Munich Advent Spectacle — Medieval Christmas Market
Medieval Booth Town at Wittelsbacherplatz — since 2005
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Munich's Advent Market Worlds
Munich has not just one, but a whole series of different Christmas markets during Advent. The large Munich Christkindlmarkt at Marienplatz is the tourist flagship, alongside specialized markets: the Tollwood Winter Festival on Theresienwiese (street food, world culture), the Christkindlmarkt at Sendlinger Tor (alternative-romantic), the district market at Schwabinger Weihnachtsmarkt — and the Munich Advent Spectacle with its medieval concept.
Wittelsbacherplatz — Baroque Setting for Medieval Bustle
The venue is Wittelsbacherplatz in Munich's Maxvorstadt, about 500 meters north of Marienplatz. The square is framed by Brienner Straße 6–10 — one of Munich's most elegant streets with neoclassical palaces. In the center: the equestrian statue of Elector Maximilian I, created by Bertel Thorvaldsen in 1839. This representative backdrop of neoclassical architecture and symbols of the Bavarian Royal House provides a charming contrast to the medieval market.
Medieval Concept Since 2005
The Munich Advent Spectacle was launched in 2005. The organizing community thus created an alternative to classic Advent markets — with a consistent medieval aesthetic: jugglers, knights, jesters, merchants in medieval attire, stalls made of raw wood with tarpaulins, open fire pits, medieval music (bagpipes, hurdy-gurdy, shawm), medieval crafts (leatherwork, blacksmithing, glassblowing, pottery, coin minting, calligraphy).
Feuerzangenbowle and Medieval Food
Instead of classic mulled wine mugs, clay cups and wooden tankards are served at the medieval spectacle. On the menu: Met (mead), Glühmet (mulled mead), Feuerzangenbowle, along with classic mulled wine and punch. Food accordingly: suckling pig from the spit, dough on a stick (over an open fire), Stockbrot (stick bread), wild boar sausage, medieval breads and cheeses, dried fruits and nuts served from burlap sacks.
Cultural Program on All Advent Weekends
On each Advent weekend, a cultural program takes place on a medieval-rustic stage: medieval bands (Corvus Corax, Faun, Schandmaul style), jester performances, evening fire shows, storytellers for children, craft tours. The program makes the market a spectacle in the true sense of the word — not just a range of goods, but an experience.
Medieval Christmas Market Munich — edition 2026
The 2026 edition is the 22nd iteration of the Munich Advent Spectacle since 2005. The concept remains consistent: medieval aesthetics from the wrought iron fittings to the leather pouch details, without plastic elements. Exhibitors come from all over Southern Germany — many are regular participants with decades of experience in medieval market culture.
Opening ritual on November 20, 2026, at 6:00 PM: a festive torchlight procession through the market, medieval music, first performances by the jesters, then the official opening of the stalls to the public. The five weeks until Christmas will feature daily market operations and a varied program on Advent weekends.
Programme Medieval Christmas Market Munich 2026
Opening
- Friday, November 20, 2026 — 6:00 PM — Festive opening with torchlight procession and medieval music
Duration and Opening Hours
- November 20 to December 23, 2026 (daily, including Sundays)
- Opening Hours: 11:00 AM–9:00 PM
Location
- Wittelsbacherplatz, Brienner Straße 6–10, 80333 Munich
- U-Bahn Odeonsplatz (3 minutes walk)
Medieval Crafts and Goods
- Leatherwork, blacksmithing (open forging), glassblowing, pottery, coin minting, calligraphy
- Medieval clothing, jewelry, leather pouches, drinking horns
- Carvings, wooden toys, Tarock cards
- Spices, honey products, medieval liqueurs
Food and Drinks
- Met (mead), Glühmet (mulled mead), honey beer
- Feuerzangenbowle (classic Munich winter drink)
- Classic mulled wine, punch, children's punch
- Suckling pig from the spit
- Dough on a stick, Stockbrot over an open fire
- Wild boar sausage, medieval breads and cheeses
Cultural Program — Advent Weekends
- 1st Advent Weekend (Nov 28/29) — Medieval band, evening fire show
- 2nd Advent Weekend (Dec 5/6) — St. Nicholas program for children, jester performances
- 3rd Advent Weekend (Dec 12/13) — Medieval concert, storytellers
- 4th Advent Weekend (Dec 19/20) — Grand festive evening, fire show on the theme of the solstice
Current program: mittelaltermarkt-muenchen.de.
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Getting There
Wittelsbacherplatz is centrally located in Munich's Maxvorstadt. U-Bahn: Odeonsplatz (U3, U4, U5, U6) — 3 minutes walk. Tram 27: Karolinenplatz. About 15 minutes walk from the main train station or 5 minutes by U-Bahn (via Karlsplatz–Odeonsplatz).
Opening Hours
Daily 11:00 AM–9:00 PM. Opening on 20.11.2026 at 6:00 PM.
Admission
Free admission. Food and drinks at the market stalls — mostly in clay or wooden cups (with deposit).
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Wittelsbacherplatz
Wittelsbacherplatz, Brienner Straße 6–10, 80333 München