Tollwood Winter Festival
About
The winter sibling of Tollwood transforms the Theresienwiese into a festive village of theatre tents, world music, an alternative Christmas market and the renowned organic Bavarian feast 'Hofbräu Festzelt'.
Highlights
- Alternative, artsy Christmas market on the Oktoberfest grounds
- Theatre, circus and world-music programme in heated tents
- Organic/fair-trade food and a famous festival feast
Practical tips
- More bohemian than Munich's traditional Christmas markets
- Book theatre and concert tickets in advance
- Combine with the city's Christkindlmarkt at Marienplatz
Where it is
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