Illustration of a christmas market scene (Christkindlmarkt am Sendlinger Tor)
Christmas Markets

Christkindlmarkt am Sendlinger Tor

Visitors can stroll through illuminated stalls set right by the historic city gate and browse international gifts such as Latvian ceramics, olive wood carvings, dreamcatchers, knitwear, and silver jewelry. A daily music program provides festive entertainment for all ages, and Saint Nicholas makes an appearance for children. Refreshment stands serve a wide variety of treats including sausages, waffles, crêpes, chocolate fruits, roasted almonds, gingerbread, mulled wine, and hot cocoa.

What to Expect

Historic Christmas market set beside the illuminated medieval Sendlinger Tor.

Event Details

Ages

All ages

Neighborhood

Altstadt-Lehel

Timed Entry

No

Organizer

Sendlinger Tor Christkindlmarkt

Food & Drink

Stalls offer sausages, waffles, crêpes, chocolate fruits, candied apples, roasted almonds, gingerbread, mulled wine, children's punch, coffee, eggnog punch, hot cocktails, and cocoa with milk and cream.

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 ⚪ (4/5)

Best For

Families, gift shoppers, and christmas market fans

Vibe

Traditional and cozy

Energy Level

Low

Photo Friendly

High

Weather Sensitivity

Moderate

Location

Sendlinger Tor
Sendlinger-Tor-Platz 1, 80336 München, Germany
Munich, Bavaria

Know Before You Go

  • Parking: Use the Contipark, Oberanger or Stachus car parks.

Tips & Advice

  • Take the U-Bahn or tram to the Sendlinger Tor stop, which is served by six subway lines and five tram lines.
  • If you're driving, head straight for the Contipark, Oberanger or Stachus car parks rather than looking for street parking near the gate.
  • Bring your gift list, as stalls sell Latvian ceramics, olive wood carvings, handmade dreamcatchers, silver jewelry, knitwear and sheep's wool goods.
  • Don't plan your visit for Sunday, November 22, because the market is closed that day and open daily the rest of the season.
  • Order children's punch or real cocoa with milk and cream for the kids while adults choose from the mulled wines and egg liqueur punch.

Special Events & Promotions

  • Saint Nicholas visits the market for the children.

Quick Actions

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get there by public transport?

Take the U-Bahn (U1, U2, U3, U6, U7 or U8) or tram 16, 17, 18, 27 or 28 to the Sendlinger Tor stop.

Where can I park?

The nearest car parks are Contipark, Oberanger and Stachus.

What kind of gifts can I find?

The stalls sell goods from around the world. You'll find Latvian ceramics, handmade dreamcatchers, olive wood carvings, homemade spirits, silver jewelry, knitwear, sheep's wool products, leather wallets, socks, cushions, tablecloths and scented candles. There are even dog biscuits.

What is there to eat and drink?

Food includes all kinds of bratwurst, waffles, crêpes, chocolate-covered fruit, candy apples, roasted almonds and Elisenlebkuchen. To warm up, there are several kinds of mulled wine, children's punch, coffee, egg liqueur punch and real cocoa with milk and cream.

Is there anything for children?

Yes. A daily-changing program of Christmas music is aimed at young and old alike, and Saint Nicholas comes to the market to visit the youngest guests.

Tags

Christmas marketholiday marketfestive foodseasonal activitiescommunity celebrationholiday traditionMunichGermanyfestive atmosphereholiday cheer

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Last Updated: Oct 20, 2026
Original Submitter: Sep 17, 2025 The Christmas Events Near Me editorial team