Christmas Market at the Chinese Tower
Set around the historic pagoda in the Englischer Garten, the market features wooden stalls offering arts, crafts, and regional culinary treats. Visitors can try their hand at curling on dedicated Eisstock rinks, listen to brass musicians playing from high up in the tower, and take horse-drawn carriage rides through the park. Children can ride a historic carousel and miniature train, while choirs lead communal Advent carol singing.
What to Expect
Festive market around the historic pagoda in Munich's Englischer Garten.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
Altstadt-Lehel
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Haberl Gastronomie
Food & Drink
Fresh savory and sweet market treats and warming drinks are offered, with regional ingredients and vegetarian and vegan choices.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families and visitors seeking a festive outdoor market
Vibe
Festive and traditional
Energy Level
Moderate
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
High
Location
Know Before You Go
- Hours: Wednesday–Friday 11:30–20:30; Saturday–Sunday 11:00–20:30; December 21–23 11:00–20:30.
Tips & Advice
- Book an Eisstock lane online ahead of time, since there are only two lanes with up to ten players each, reserved by the hour.
- Choose the Happy Hour slot for Eisstockschießen early in the day if you want the lowest lane rate of the day.
- Plan your visit for Thursday to Sunday if you want a carriage ride through the Englischer Garten or the Turmbläser playing from the tower.
- Stay until dusk on a Thursday to Sunday, when the Turmbläser play Advent music from the Chinese Tower above the stalls.
- Bring young kids any day the market is open, since the historic carousel and the children's train both run throughout market hours.
Special Events & Promotions
- St. Nicholas visits the market several times; this year's dates will be announced in November.
- Eisstock lanes are booked separately online by the hour, with a discounted Happy Hour slot early in the day.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is there for children?
The historic children's carousel and the children's train run whenever the market is open. St. Nicholas also visits several times during the season.
How does Eisstockschießen work here?
There are two lanes, each taking up to 10 players. You book a lane online for an hour or more, and you can book one lane or both at once. It also works well for a Christmas party.
What's the food like?
The kitchen team cooks fresh, savory and sweet, with meat and vegan options. The meat comes from straw-raised pigs and from oxen raised at Gut Karlshof and on regional organic farms. Eggs, vegetables and fruit come from regional farmers.
Which days can I take a carriage ride or hear the tower musicians?
Carriage rides through the Englischer Garten run Thursday to Sunday, from the afternoon into the evening. The Turmbläser play from the Chinese Tower Thursday to Sunday, from late afternoon into the evening.
Is St. Nicholas coming this year?
Yes. He'll visit the market several times, and this year's dates will be announced in November.
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