we went to the marienplatz, my favorite munich spot.
here's a write-up about the marienplatz christmas markets:
The focal point of Munich in December is famous Marienplatz, the heart of the old centre, flanked by the grand neo-gothic town hall and filled with hundreds of stalls in the run-up to Christmas. There are a number of smaller markets dotted around the city, but this is the largest and dates back to the 17th century.
The market is inaugurated on the Friday before the first Advent, when thousands gather in the square to watch the thirty metre-high Christmas tree light up for the first time. Stalls are set up in the square, selling hand-carved wooden Christmas decorations, glass baubles, jewellery, arts and crafts.
Behind the main market is the Crib Market, where traditional nativity figures from Bavaria and Austria are for sale. It couldn't be more different than the Oktoberfest if it tried. Every evening at 5.30pm, Alpine choirs and brass bands perform from the Town Hall balcony, while locals stream to the food stalls for an after-work plate of hot potato cakes and a mug of Glühwein. There is a child crèche in the town hall, and the ‘Heavenly Workshop’ is a free area for children to paint, make Christmas cookies and dress up as angels (http://www.travelintelligence.com/travel-writing/europe-s-top-10-christmas-markets).
what commercialism? traditional handcrafted gifts abound in "christkindl markts."
we went on a very, very cold night and these babies saved us.hee.
the shop displays were oozing with cuteness.
omg.how cute are these?!
they even had a miniature of the town hall with the christmas stalls around it!
we came back again the next day as we could not get enough of the charming stalls!
oh hello, pretty stalls.
what a magical experience. danke, munchen.
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