Munich Airport: Christmas market at the Munich Airport Center (MAC)

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Munich Airport is transforming into a winter wonderland for the 25th time this year: On Friday, November 14th, the Christmas and Winter Market, which has long since become a tradition, opens in the Munich Airport Center (MAC) and invites travelers from all over the world, visitors and employees to linger, enjoy and marvel until December 28th, 2025.

With its festively decorated fir forest, cozy huts, twinkling lights, and the aroma of mulled wine and roasted almonds, the Christmas and winter market offers a charming escape amidst the bustling airport. Around 40 stalls offer handcrafted gift ideas, culinary specialties, and regional winter treats.

A particular highlight is the 600-square-meter ice rink for ice skating and curling (bookings available via the website). Visitors can expect a comprehensive program with diverse entertainment options. For example, they can make Advent wreaths, decorate Christmas tree ornaments, paint ceramics, do Christmas crafts, have their children’s faces painted, enjoy magic shows, or admire bubble demonstrations. St. Nicholas will also be visiting again this year with sweets for the children on November 27th, as well as on December 6th and 19th.

New: Wishing Tree Campaign

New this year is the Wishing Tree campaign, taking place on December 6th and 7th. Numerous wish lists, destined for children from charitable institutions and social organizations, hang on the festively decorated Wishing Tree at the Christmas market. Visitors to the Christmas and winter market can fulfill these children’s wishes by taking a wish list from the tree, purchasing the gift, and dropping it off at the “Elchstube” (Elch Room) by December 18th.

Further charity events take place in partnership with non-profit organizations or foundations on almost every weekend during the Christmas and winter market.

In the evenings, live performances by regional artists and bands create a lively atmosphere – the musical variety ranges from rock, pop, funk, Italo to swing, Latin, gospel and modern folk music.

Christmas light tours

Those who would like to experience the sea of ​​lights at the airport after dark can participate in the 50-minute Christmas light tours. Tickets can only be booked online. The meeting point for the tour is at the light tour hut directly in the Christmas and winter market.

The winter market is open daily from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Only on Christmas Eve does the market close at 4 p.m. Admission is free. Parking is free for up to one hour and discounted parking for up to three hours.

Booking options for the ice rink and the light rides, as well as further information, can be found at: www.munich-airport.de/wintermarkt