The Christmas market at the Chinese Tower is a must for lovers of Munich’s Christmas markets.
The Christmas market in the English Garden is also a little insider tip.
Not so crowded and very cozy with many highlights and Christmas offers.
Ideal for enjoying the Advent season and getting into the Christmas spirit.
Idyllic and romantic – the Christmas market at the Chinese Tower 2026 (date to be confirmed)
The Christmas market at the Chinese Trum takes place again.
It starts in the run-up to Christmas, from Wednesday, November 18, 2026, until Sunday, December 23, 2026 (date to be confirmed)
Christmas market at the Chinese Tower – Everything at a glance:
Opening: Wednesday, November 18, 2026 (date to be confirmed)
What are the opening hours of the Christmas market at the Chinese Tower?
- Wednesday to Friday from 11.30 a.m. to 8.30 p.m.
- Saturday and Sunday from 11.00 a.m. to 8.30 p.m.
- Monday 22.12. and Tuesday 23.12. is open from 11.00 a.m. to 8.30 p.m.
Highlights of the Christkinklmarkt in the English Garden:
- Curling on 2 lanes – fun for young and old
- Christmas market delicacies such as ox rolls, pulled pork, punch and mulled wine
- St. Nicholas surprise for young and old
- Christmas carriage rides
- Atmospheric Christmas music from the Chinese Tower
- Children’s carousel decorated for Christmas and the children’s train
- Singing Advent carols together
- Over 15 Christmas stalls with lots of homemade jewelry, candles and gifts from local artists
This Christmas market in the middle of the idyllic English Garden offers pure enjoyment, coziness, ambience and lots of variety.
If it also snows now, everything would be perfect, because with the various stalls, small culinary delights and a curling rink, this Christmas market offers plenty of variety and a Christmassy atmosphere.
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The Christmas market at the Chinese Tower still showcases genuine handicrafts.
Contemplative and tranquil, nestled in the English Garden, with far fewer crowds than usual, you can confidently enjoy a perfect pre-Christmas atmosphere here, even with children.
The Christkindlmarkt Englischer Garten is a highlight of the Christmas season due to its exposed location.
The walk to the China Tower alone is a romantic affair, with or without snow, when the fairy lights and stars shine through the trees in the evening.
Insider tip in the English Garden: Chinese Tower Christmas Market
Christmas cookies at the Christmas market
Winter fun with curling on the double rink
This is the place for socializing: Whether you want to shoot curling in a small group or plan a large Christmas party with catering – the curling rinks in Munich have a long tradition and are almost always fully booked, including the 18-meter curling rinks at the Chinaturm.
You should therefore always book a curling rink in advance – click here to book the Chinese Tower curling rink or send an e-mail to the website of the Chinaturm beer garden.
The two rinks are suitable for 10 people each and cost from 100 euros or 125 euros per hour including ice sticks and instructions. During happy hour, the rink costs only 50 euros per hour. Bookings are possible from 1 hour.
Tip curling rink party: the curling rink will be happy to organize a curling rink party with catering for your Christmas party – just get in touch!
Chinese Tower Christmas Market in Munich’s English Garden – curling in a great atmosphere. The Nymphenburg Canal (naturally only when frozen over) and the curling rinks at the Bamberg House offer further opportunities for curling. The article at In-Muenchen provides a good overview of where you can go curling during the Christmas period. All curling rinks offer an ideal opportunity for a company or private Christmas party.
How do you play curling? In curling, players try to shoot their curling sticks as close to the target as possible.
The team whose ice sticks are closest to the target wins.
This requires skill, accuracy and tactics.
Large children’s program at the Chinese Tower Christmas market with a visit from Santa Claus
A great and varied program awaits young visitors at the family-friendly Christmas market.
The nostalgic wooden carousel brings a sparkle to children’s eyes and, of course, Santa Claus is coming to the Christmas market again this year. and December 7 from 16:00 to 18:30 for all children big and small. All children are very welcome.
For the older guests: The tower wind players with Christmas melodies at the Chinese Tower Christmas market
The well-known tower wind players play Advent music from the Chinese Tower every Thursday to Sunday from 16:00 to 18:00.
A unique tradition for an atmospheric ambience.
Singing Advent carols
The Upper Bavaria Folk Music Care Group will be coming to the Christmas market at the Chinaturm to sing Advent carols – anyone is welcome to sing along at any time!
A winter carriage ride
The carriage ride through the snow-covered English Garden is a must for lovers and tourists alike.
Hard to beat for romance, it has also been used for the odd marriage proposal, as the coachmen tell us. …
A carriage ride can be booked via www.kutschen-muenchen.de. You can find more information on the page Carriage ride in the English Garden.
Tip: Family or company Christmas parties or customer events outdoors
The Pagoda, i.e. the Chinese Tower, is ideal for company Christmas or Advent celebrations for 10 or more people. The tables and chairs are arranged under the pagoda.
Real sheepskins and hot drinks ensure that it doesn’t get too cold.
The Restaurant Chinesischer Turm will be happy to make you an offer for your Christmas party. Inquiries and reservations to Haberl-Gastronomie. Billing is also possible by invoice and each guest receives a wristband and can order drinks and food individually at the huts.
Here you can find more information on the Christmas Market Chinese Tower website of Haberl Gastronomie.
You can find a very nice plan of where to find which stands and stalls on the Chinese Tower Christmas Market map.
Chirstkindl markets not far from the English Garden
The medieval Christmas market on Wittelsbacher Platz is considered to be particularly atmospheric due to its historical character.
The Christmas village in the Imperial Court of the Residence is also very traditional.
The Schwabing Christmas market has been around for over 40 years and is located directly on Münchner Freiheit.
How to get there – The best way to get to the Christmas market in the English Garden
The Chinese Tower Christmas Market can be reached via: U3/U5 Giselastraße, bus 54/68/154 or on foot from anywhere in the Englischer Garten.
The bus stop is directly opposite the beer garden parking lot.
By car: Via Tucherpark over the Tivoli Bridge to the Chinese Tower.
There is a paid parking lot there. You can find additional parking options on our parking information page.
Nearby: Chinese Tower, Chinese Tower beer garden, English Garden in winter, Christmas markets around the English Garden
You can find more information in the overview: English Garden Munich.