For fans of winter markets, there are several options in the Bavarian capital to properly celebrate the new year while still soaking up the Christmas atmosphere. Here we present two of them.
Tollwood’s Grand New Year’s Eve Party at Theresienwiese
Munich lovers know the Tollwood Winter Festival primarily as an alternative Christmas market. It features the famous “Market of Ideas,” where artists and craftspeople from around the world sell their goods. The various art installations, light displays, and sculptures are also major crowd-pullers year after year. If you want to keep this atmosphere going even after Christmas, the Tollwood’s New Year’s Eve party is the perfect place.
The Tollwood’s New Year’s Eve party stands out with great live acts across five different areas. Regional and international delicacies await you in the Food Plaza. Tickets can already be booked in advance. Tollwood is open from November 25 to December 23. Admission for the New Year’s Eve party on December 31 starts at 7:00 PM. The exact program for the New Year’s Eve party and which areas will be open can be found on the Tollwood website.
Magical New Year’s Eve Party in the Olympic Park: The “Märchenbazar”
The southern part of the Olympic Park transforms into a fairytale landscape during Advent. Furthermore, the market remains open until December 31 (open December 25, 26, 27, 28, and for the New Year’s Eve party on December 31 from 10:00 PM). This means you can enjoy the Christmas spirit a little longer than at traditional events. The “Märchenbazar” offers free concerts and a varied program, which is also reflected in the New Year’s Eve party.
The entire “Märchenbazar” grounds will be the site of celebrations on December 31. This open-air event is known even beyond the city limits and attracts many visitors every year. The lovingly designed location, along with extraordinary artworks and installations, is definitely worth a visit.
