Christmas in Munich Self Guided Walking Tour

Walk through 900 years of Bavarian Christmas charm at your own pace, from medieval gates to royal courtyards, with offline GPS guiding every step. This 2–3 hour walking tour covers 16 festive stops across Munich’s Old Town, perfect for visitors who want the city’s holiday highlights — ice rinks, markets, nativity stal... Read more

Walk through 900 years of Bavarian Christmas charm at your own pace, from medieval gates to royal courtyards, with offline GPS guiding every step.
This 2–3 hour walking tour covers 16 festive stops across Munich’s Old Town, perfect for visitors who want the city’s holiday highlights — ice rinks, markets, nativity stalls, and historic landmarks — without rushing. Easy walking on mostly pedestrian streets, with optional tower climbs and market tastings along the way.

Download the tour before you start and your phone’s GPS does the rest—no data needed. Audio plays automatically as you walk, so you can focus on the lights, smells, and stories instead of reading maps.

Start at Karlsplatz (Stachus) beneath the Karlstor Gate and skate-view the glittering rink, then stroll down Neuhauser Street toward the cozy wooden stalls of Rindermarkt and its spinning Christmas pyramid. Taste your way through Viktualienmarkt’s Winter Magic, admire St. Peter’s red-brick tower, and arrive at Marienplatz where the giant tree, 130+ chalets, and the Neues Rathaus Glockenspiel steal the show. Wander past the Wurmeck dragon and boutique-lined Weinstraße, pause at elegant Max-Joseph-Platz, breathe in Odeonsplatz’s calm, then slip through the lion-guarded gate into the Residenz Courtyard Christmas Village. Finish in style at Wittelsbacherplatz, where the Medieval Market’s torches, lutes, and Feuerzangenbowle create a fairytale finale.

Pro tip: Aim to arrive at Marienplatz around 11:00 or 12:00 for the Glockenspiel, or visit between 4–8 pm for the best festive lights and evening concerts. Bundle up, bring comfy shoes, and save room for roasted almonds and a warm drink.

Download now and start exploring Munich’s Christmas magic whenever you’re ready—one twinkling step at a time.