Mittenwalder Christkindlmarkt
Around 35 market stalls assemble around the baroque parish church of St. Peter and Paul, featuring regional alpine crafts and treats. Visitors can explore an alpine crib exhibition in the parish hall and listen to daily live concerts from local music groups. The festive program also offers a Christmas-themed Lüftlmalerei walking tour, carriage rides through town, and appearances by St. Nicholas.
What to Expect
Traditional Alpine Christmas market surrounding the baroque St. Peter and Paul church.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Alpenwelt Karwendel Tourismus GmbH
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families with children
Vibe
Traditional and festive
Energy Level
Moderate
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
Moderate
Location
Know Before You Go
- Hours: Daily 12:00–20:00.
Tips & Advice
- Plan a weekend visit if your kids are 4 or older, so they can join the Wichtelwerkstatt crafts on the parish hall's first floor.
- Head to the Goethehaus at Obermarkt 2 for the carriage ride on Thursday or the pony rides on Saturday.
- Pick up the Advent rally between huts 23 and 24 on Saturday or Sunday, and bring a little money for the small materials fee.
- Budget for regular admission if you want the evening concerts or readings at the Violin Making Museum, because only the events themselves are free.
- Come on Thursday for the opening ceremony, the kindergarten carols and the visit from St. Nicholas and his angels on the first day.
Special Events & Promotions
- Thursday: opening ceremony with the brass group of the Mittenwald instrument-making school, then carols by the local kindergarten and a visit from St. Nicholas and his angels.
- Thursday evening: a carriage ride through Mittenwald, starting at the Goethehaus.
- Thursday to Saturday evenings: Zithermusi Fütterer, a poetic Advent reading with harp, and the Mittenwald youth orchestra at the Violin Making Museum. The events are free, but regular museum admission applies.
- Saturday: pony rides at the Goethehaus and a Christmas-themed Lüftlmalerei tour starting by the cribs in the parish garden.
- Saturday and Sunday: Wichtelwerkstatt crafts for kids 4 and up, and an Advent rally starting between huts 23 and 24. Both have a small materials fee.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the market good for kids?
Yes. Kids aged 4 and up can join Christmas story hours at the Violin Making Museum on Thursday and Saturday, and the Wichtelwerkstatt crafts on the weekend. There's also an Advent rally, pony rides on Saturday, and St. Nicholas visits on Thursday.
Is there live music?
Yes. Local music groups give concerts at the stalls every day. On Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings there's also music or a reading at the Violin Making Museum.
Where can I see the cribs?
The Alpine crib exhibition is in the parish hall (Pfarrsaal), open every day of the market.
How big is the market?
There are 35 stallholders around the baroque parish church of St. Peter and Paul.
Where do the carriage ride and pony rides start?
Both start at the Goethehaus, Obermarkt 2. The carriage ride is on Thursday and the pony rides are on Saturday.
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