Munich's Christmas markets remain longest in operation throughout the festive season

Munich's Christmas markets remain longest in operation throughout the festive season

Munich, the Bavarian capital, is known for its charming Christmas markets that transform the city into a festive wonderland during the holiday season. However, if you're looking for late-night Christmas markets open past 10 PM, you might find yourself slightly disappointed, as most markets close by 9 PM at the latest.

According to current 2023/2025 information from local guides and official schedules, it appears there are no Christmas markets in Munich that stay open past 10 PM. The prominent Christmas Market at Marienplatz operates from 10 AM to 9 PM (Monday to Saturday) and 10 AM to 8 PM (Sunday), closing as early as 2 PM on Christmas Eve, with no opening past 10 PM [1][3].

However, there are several markets that offer an extended evening experience. Here's a list of late-night markets in Munich, open until 10 PM or later:

1. The Munich Ice Magic at Stachus, open from 10:30 PM to 10:00 PM.
2. Winter Magic Gans am Wasser at Westpark, open from 10:00 PM to 9:00 PM.
3. The Wintertollwood at Theresienwiese, open from 2:00 PM to 11:30 PM.
4. Medieval Market Advent Spectacle at Wittelsbacherplatz, open from 11:00 PM to 9:00 PM.
5. The Pink Christmas at Stephansplatz, open from 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM.
6. The Winterworld Freimann at Motorworld, open from 1:00 PM to 10:00 PM.
7. Winter Magic at Viktualienmarkt, open from 10:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
8. The Moosacher Hutzen Magic at St. Martins Platz, open from 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM.
9. The Christmas Market in Werksviertel Mitte, open from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM.
10. Blutenburg Christmas at Schloss Blutenburg, open from 11:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
11. The Munich Fire Tongs Bowl at Isartor, open from 11:00 PM to 10:00 PM.
12. The Christmas Market on the Prater Island, open from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM.

In addition to these, several other markets have extended hours, such as the Christmas Market Sternenflotte in Old Utting, open from 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM, and the Fairy Tale Bazaar at Olympiapark South, open from 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM.

While most markets close early, planning a visit during the evening hours can still offer a unique and festive experience. Enjoy the twinkling lights, the aroma of mulled wine, and the sound of carollers in Munich's enchanting Christmas markets.

[1] Munich Christmas Markets Opening Hours

[3] Munich Christmas Markets 2023/2025

These markets in Munich offer an evening experience, as they stay open past 10 PM: the Munich Ice Magic at Stachus, the Winter Magic Gans am Wasser at Westpark, the Wintertollwood at Theresienwiese, the Medieval Market Advent Spectacle at Wittelsbacherplatz, the Pink Christmas at Stephansplatz, the Winterworld Freimann at Motorworld, Winter Magic at Viktualienmarkt, the Moosacher Hutzen Magic at St. Martins Platz, the Christmas Market in Werksviertel Mitte, Blutenburg Christmas at Schloss Blutenburg, the Munich Fire Tongs Bowl at Isartor, and the Christmas Market on the Prater Island. Furthermore, the Christmas Market Sternenflotte in Old Utting and the Fairy Tale Bazaar at Olympiapark South also have extended hours.

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