Last updated: December 01, 2024
Discover the festive atmosphere in Unterschleissheim with our comprehensive event guide. Whether you're a local or visitor, here you'll find all important information about our city's winter festivities.
The historic marketplace transforms into a cozy Christmas market with traditional wooden stalls and regional specialties. The festivities extend from there to the Community Center, where concerts and performances regularly take place. Along the main street, festive lights adorn the shops, while the Valentin Park invites visitors for winter walks with its atmospheric illumination.
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Unterschleissheim Holiday Markets and Shopping
Munich Christmas Market
The Munich Christmas Market is a traditional Christmas market with roots dating back to the 14th century. It takes place around Marienplatz and offers a variety of handmade crafts, sweets, and Christmas gifts.
Tollwood Winter Festival
The Tollwood Winter Festival features a variety of events, including international circus productions, street theater, and bio-gastronomy. Traditionally, the festival ends with the Tollwood New Year's Eve party and the midnight waltz.
Pink Christmas
The Pink Christmas is a Christmas market that stands out with its colorful atmosphere and diverse offerings. Visitors can find beautiful gift ideas, delicious food, and a Prosecco bar here. Daily, DJ James Munich provides entertainment with his irresistible feel-good Christmas mix, and on Sundays, drag star Gene Pascale performs on stage.
Ingolstadt Christmas Market
The Ingolstadt Christmas market offers a variety of festively decorated stalls with hot drinks, sweet and savory treats, and a colorful program.
Augsburg Christmas Market
The Augsburg Christkindlesmarkt is one of Germany's oldest Christmas markets, dating back to the 15th century. It offers a diverse selection of traditional Christmas items and culinary delights.
Nativity Market at Old Peter
The Kripperlmarkt at Alten Peter offers impressive wood carvings and everything for a home nativity scene. Beautiful cribs, intricately carved figures, and detailed accessories are available.
Unterschleissheim Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Night of the Proms
The Night of the Proms 2024 offers an extraordinary concert experience, where international stars of rock and pop music perform under the motto “Classical meets pop.” Accompanied by the Antwerp Philharmonic Orchestra and the Fine Fleur Choir under the direction of conductor Alexandra Arrieche, they create an evening that will linger long after the concert.
The great Christmas gala of musical stars
The Great Christmas Gala of Musical Stars features a unique concert with renowned musical stars like Annemieke van Dam, Ana Milva Gomes, Missy May, Jan Ammann, Lukas Perman, and Mark Seibert. Accompanied by a six-piece band led by Christian Frank, the artists perform heartfelt songs and Christmas melodies.
Advent Music from the Town Hall Balcony
The Advent music from the town hall balcony provides the perfect musical backdrop to the Munich Christmas market. Wind ensembles, choirs, and parlor musicians perform, offering German Christmas classics as well as international songs.
Unterschleissheim Other Holiday Activities
Munich Heavenly Workshop
The Himmelswerkstatt offers school children aged 6 and above the opportunity to learn various handcraft techniques under the guidance of professional artists and create beautiful Christmas gifts. Activities include candle-making, gold leafing stones, and processing chocolate.
Munich Krampus Run
The Krampuslauf is a traditional event where costumed Krampus and Perchten march through Munich's city center to celebrate the Advent season.