Geretsried Christmas Market
Advent market on the 2nd Advent weekend at Karl-Lederer-Platz
About Christmas Market Geretsried
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Advent Atmosphere in Upper Bavaria
The Geretsried Christmas Market is one of the authentic Advent markets in southern Upper Bavaria. The venue is the central Karl-Lederer-Platz in the town center – wooden huts nestle around the square, creating a cozy Christmas village atmosphere. The market takes place annually on the second Advent weekend and is considered a social and cultural highlight of the pre-Christmas season in the town in the district of Bad Tölz-Wolfratshausen.
Offerings and Exhibitors
More than 36 huts – supported by local clubs, associations, and artisans – offer a colorful assortment: Christmas decorations, carved wooden figures, felted and woven textiles, crochet items, spices, spreads, jewelry, pottery. Culinary offerings range from classic mulled wine and punch to Langos, Puszta burgers, chestnuts, and roasted almonds, as well as international specialties.
Children's Program and Music
The Christmas Market explicitly sees itself as a family market. Miniature train and carriage rides, craft activities, and meeting St. Nicholas and Christkind delight the youngest visitors. Brass concerts by local music bands, children's singing, and performances by regional choirs shape the musical program. On Friday and Saturday, the market remains open until 10 p.m. – a relaxed atmosphere after work.
A Market by Geretsrieders for Geretsrieders
- Over 36 huts from local clubs and artisans
- Cozy atmosphere at Karl-Lederer-Platz
- Mulled wine, punch, Langos, chestnuts, roasted almonds
- Children's program, miniature train and carriage rides
- Brass concerts and children's singing
- Visit from St. Nicholas
Geretsried, with around 26,000 inhabitants, is the largest town in the district of Bad Tölz-Wolfratshausen and is located in the state of Bavaria, at the transition from the Alpine foothills to the Alps. The town has an extraordinary history – it was newly founded in 1950 as a city for displaced persons. The Christmas Market, with its strongly club-supported format, reflects the close community cohesion of this young Upper Bavarian town.
Christmas Market Geretsried — edition 2026
On the second Advent weekend of 2026, from December 4th to 6th, the Geretsried Christmas Market at Karl-Lederer-Platz will once again open its wooden hut doors. More than 36 exhibitors, supported by local clubs, associations, and regional artisans, will offer Advent decorations, carved wooden figures, felt and woven goods, jewelry, and pottery.
Culinary offerings range from mulled wine, punch, and tea to Langos, Puszta burgers, bratwurst, and chestnuts, as well as sweet classics like roasted almonds and fried pastries. Brass concerts by local music bands, performances by children's choirs, and the traditional visit from St. Nicholas will shape the supporting program. On Friday and Saturday, the market will be open until 10 p.m., and on Sunday until the early evening.
Programme Christmas Market Geretsried 2026
Schedule 2026
- Friday, December 4th, 2026: Opening with brass concert, open until 10 p.m.
- Saturday, December 5th, 2026: Family program, miniature train and carriage rides, open until 10 p.m.
- Sunday, December 6th, 2026 (St. Nicholas Day): Visit from St. Nicholas, children's singing, festive conclusion until the evening
Highlights Christmas Market Geretsried 2026
- Over 36 huts at Karl-Lederer-Platz
- Mulled wine, punch, chestnuts, roasted almonds
- Brass concerts and children's singing
- Visit from St. Nicholas on Sunday
- Cozy atmosphere in the town center
Prices Christmas Market Geretsried 2026
Free admission. Food and drinks at the huts at usual Christmas market prices (mulled wine approx. €4-5, small meals from approx. €4-6).
Practical information — Christmas Market Geretsried
Getting There
Geretsried is located about 50 km south of Munich on the B11 federal road. By train via the BOB line Munich–Lenggries (stop Wolfratshausen, then bus 7368), by car take the Schäftlarn exit from the A95 (Munich–Garmisch).
Admission
Admission to the Christmas Market is free. Food and drinks are available at the huts of local clubs and exhibitors.
Tip
Those who want to experience the market in a relaxed way should come on Friday or Saturday evening after dark – the string lights and the scent of mulled wine create the most beautiful Advent atmosphere then. Families should plan for Sunday with a visit from St. Nicholas and the children's program.
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Where it takes place Christmas Market Geretsried
Karl-Lederer-Platz Geretsried
Karl-Lederer-Platz, 82538 Geretsried