Das Weihnachtsdorf im Kaiserhof der Residenz
Visitors can browse more than 50 stalls showcasing traditional arts and crafts, handmade Bavarian nativity scenes, and holiday gifts. The market offers a wide range of sweet and savory foods alongside mulled wine and homemade eggnog. Families can explore an interactive fairytale forest featuring push-button stories, puppet theater, and children's face painting.
What to Expect
Free-entry Christmas market featuring an interactive fairytale forest and over 50 stalls.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
Kaiserhof der Residenz
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Das Weihnachtsdorf-Team
Food & Drink
The market offers sweet and savory seasonal specialties, mulled wine in many varieties, and homemade eggnog.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families with young children
Vibe
Festive and traditional
Energy Level
Low
Budget
Free
Photo Friendly
Moderate
Weather Sensitivity
Moderate
Location
Know Before You Go
- Hours: Daily 11–21 Uhr; December 22: 11–20 Uhr.
Tips & Advice
- If seeing St. Nicholas matters, visit December 6 or 7 from 5 p.m.; gifts are limited and available only while supplies last.
- Catch the free puppet theater in the Märchenwald on November 23 or 30, or December 8 or 14, from 4 to 6 p.m.
- Plan face painting for November 24, December 1, 9, or 15; it is free in the Märchenwald from 4 to 6 p.m.
- Dress warmly for time in the courtyard, as the event takes place in the Residenz's courtyard.
- Follow the event's Instagram for current news, detailed stall information, and giveaways before deciding what to browse.
Special Events & Promotions
- St. Nicholas visits with gifts on the evenings of December 6 and 7, while supplies last.
- Free puppet theater in the fairytale forest on November 23 and 30 and December 8 and 14, in the late afternoon.
- Free children's face painting in the fairytale forest on November 24 and December 1, 9 and 15, in the late afternoon.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it a good outing for kids?
Yes. The free fairytale forest has stories you start with a push of a button. On certain days there is also a free puppet show and free face painting.
What food and drink is there?
Homemade eggnog, mulled wine in many varieties and seasonal specialties, with both savory and sweet food.
What can I shop for?
More than 50 stalls sell crafts, Old Bavarian nativity scenes, and handmade cribs and figures.
Does St. Nicholas visit?
Yes. He comes on December 6 and 7, in the evening both days, and hands out gifts while they last.
Does the market support a charity?
Yes. It raises money for the Stiftung Ambulantes Kinderhospiz München, which pays for things like family support and crisis teams.
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