Christmas market is moving: new splendor in the Michael-Ende-Kurpark!

Christmas market is moving: new splendor in the Michael-Ende-Kurpark!

A big change is coming: In 2025, the Garmisch-Partenkirchen Christmas market will be moving to the picturesque Michael-Ende-Kurpark after more than 25 years on Richard-Strauss-Platz. The market will now take place from November 21st to January 4th, with a wintery atmosphere and festive atmosphere. The Garmischer Zentrum advertising association, supported by GaPa Tourismus and SC Riessersee, has come up with a lot of ideas to sweeten the cold season for visitors. Mercury reports that the new location is particularly family-friendly.

An absolute eye-catcher will be the biggest attraction of the market: an impressive 15 by 20 meter ice rink that can be used for both ice skating and curling. This is run by SC Riessersee, which also rents out ice skates. Descendants of ice skating foundations can even rent the area for Christmas parties or events for schools. N-ag.de emphasizes that the combination of the Christmas market with the “Winter in the Park” event enables a continuous Christmas experience.

Traditions are preserved

Of course, the tried and tested traditions remain intact. The popular activities such as the boot campaign, the wishing tree, musical performances and face painting will ensure happy faces again this year. After the holidays, GaPa Tourismus will also organize atmospheric concerts in the spa park, where artists such as Fenzl, Gamskult and Lenze and de Buam will perform. So there will be no lack of entertainment, That's Mercury's assessment.

Another plus point of the move to the spa park is the improved security measures. Without bollards and barriers, entry is easier to regulate, which should benefit visitors. The uniform lighting of the spa park ensures that the entrance area shines brightly and creates a festive atmosphere that invites you to linger.

Regional highlights

Anyone who wants to experience the full Christmas feeling can also look forward to the hut magic in Partenkirchen, which will take place at Kirchplatz from December 27th to January 4th. Culinary delicacies and musical entertainment from local artists promise lively activity. A nativity scene will be set up on Ludwigstrasse between the first Advent and Epiphany, which will perfectly complement the Christmas markets in the region. Garmisch-Partenkirchen.org describes the variety of regional Christmas markets that offer mulled wine, gingerbread and handmade gifts.

The festively decorated streets and traditional atmosphere also guarantee that visitors can immerse themselves in the Christmas spirit. The Krampus Run, an old tradition, also fits wonderfully into the picture.