Mariensäule: Landmark in Altstadt, Munich

What's on near Mariensäule

Upcoming events within a ten-minute walk of Mariensäule, from the weekly Munich events calendar.

Market Starts in 7 days

Münchner Christkindlmarkt 2026

20 Nov to 24 Dec Marienplatz, Altstadt

Christmas market around the Marienplatz from 20 November to 24 December 2026, open Monday to Saturday 10:00 to 21:00 and Sunday 10:00 to 20:00, closed on 22 November.

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Marienplatz in Munich with the Neues Rathaus on the left and the Altes Rathaus tower

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Concert

Lange Nacht der Musik 2027

8 May 2027 (dates to be confirmed) Venues across the city centre, Altstadt

Time 20:00

One ticket covered the concerts at more than 100 venues from 20:00 to 02:00 on 9 May 2026, and the 2027 date is not yet announced, so it is estimated at the same weekend.

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Film

FILMFEST MÜNCHEN 2027

25 Jun to 4 Jul 2027 Cinemas across Munich, Altstadt

The film festival runs from 25 June to 4 July 2027.

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Festival Starts in 7 days

Christkindlmarkt opening and Christmas tree lighting

20 Nov Rathausbalkon, Marienplatz, Altstadt

Time 17:00

The tree on the Marienplatz is lit at the opening ceremony on 20 November 2026 at 17:00, with brass bands from the donor town of Sauerlach.

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Market Starts in 7 days

Winterzauber on the Viktualienmarkt 2026

20 Nov 2026 to 5 Jan 2027 Viktualienmarkt, Altstadt

From 20 November to 5 January, 29 traders sell mulled wine and extra specialities at the Viktualienmarkt from Monday to Saturday.

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The maypole and market stalls on the Viktualienmarkt in Munich

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Smaller local events nearby

Viktualienmarkt, weekdays Market
Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 20:00. Next: Fri 13 Nov · Viktualienmarkt, Altstadt
The city's central food market is open Monday to Friday, though each stall sets its own hours.
08:00 to 20:00 · Map · Source: City of Munich (muenchen.de) · Viktualienmarkt
Viktualienmarkt, Saturdays Market
Saturdays, 08:00 to 15:00. Next: Sat 14 Nov · Viktualienmarkt, Altstadt
On Saturdays the central food market closes earlier, at 15:00, and is shut on Sundays.
08:00 to 15:00 · Map · Source: City of Munich (muenchen.de) · Viktualienmarkt

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Nearby

Marienplatz Landmark · right here Central square of the old town with the Neues Rathaus and the Mariensäule. Christkindlmarkt am Marienplatz Market · right here The city's central Christmas market, on Marienplatz in the run-up to Christmas. Rischart Café am Marienplatz Cafe · right here The flagship of a Munich bakery, with three floors of cafe seating. Ratskeller München Food · 1 min walk A cellar restaurant under the New Town Hall, serving Bavarian dishes. Neues Rathaus Landmark · 1 min walk Neo-Gothic town hall on Marienplatz with the Glockenspiel and a tower that can be climbed. Rathausturm Viewpoint · 1 min walk Tower of the Neues Rathaus with a lift to a viewing platform above Marienplatz.

Around Altstadt

The old town inside the former gates

The Altstadt is the walkable core of Munich. Marienplatz, the Frauenkirche, the Viktualienmarkt, the Residenz and the Hofbräuhaus are all inside a few minutes of each other, and the old gates at Isartor, Karlstor and Sendlinger Tor mark its edges.

Altstadt has 61 places on the Roam Munich map: 14 landmarks, 13 churches and cathedrals, 10 museums, 7 restaurants, 7 shops, 4 beer gardens and beer halls, 3 viewpoints, 2 cafes and 1 market. Read the Altstadt guide.

Café Glockenspiel Cafe · 1 min walk
Kaufingerstraße Shopping · 1 min walk
Peterskirche Church · 1 min walk
Alter Peter Turm Viewpoint · 1 min walk
Ludwig Beck am Rathauseck Shopping · 1 min walk
Spielzeugmuseum Museum · 2 min walk
Altes Rathaus Landmark · 2 min walk
Kustermann Shopping · 2 min walk

Good to know

How long do you need at Mariensäule?: Plan for 10 minutes.
When is the best time to visit Mariensäule?: Anytime.

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