Harry Potter Christmas market in Munich: dates, entry and location

In late November, a Harry Potter-style Christmas market will open in the heart of Bavarian Munich, with treats from the wizarding world, themed decorations and the atmosphere of a snowy Hogwarts. Entry is free, and the last day is Sunday, December 6.

What the organizers have planned

The market is being prepared by representatives of the HBO network in the spirit of the upcoming series “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone.” According to them, visitors will get a first taste of the series in a magical Christmas setting. Rides and attractions are promised for children and adult fans of the young wizard, along with themed photo zones. The magic will extend to the menu too, in dishes and other food treats.

HBO representatives are not yet revealing whether one of the roughly ten stalls will serve hot butterbeer, which is often mentioned in the books and films. They did not give other details either. According to the organizers, it is the first Christmas market of its kind in the world.

Where it is and how to get in

The market will take place on Praterinsel, an island between the arms of the Isar river in central Munich. The official opening is planned for the evening of the last Saturday of November. No advance registration is required, but because space is limited, queues may form at the entrance: at peak times, the organizers warned, visitors will have to wait a little.

The series and Munich’s other markets

The series is based on the books by J. K. Rowling, and the first season premieres on December 25 on HBO Max. Dominic McLaughlin will play Harry Potter, Arabella Stanton will play Hermione Granger and Alastair Stout will play Ron Weasley. John Lithgow will portray Albus Dumbledore, Janet McTeer Professor McGonagall, Paapa Essiedu Severus Snape and Nick Frost Rubeus Hagrid.

Munich’s traditional Christmas market opens on November 20 on Marienplatz and runs until Christmas Eve. From Friday until mid-January, visitors can skate on Bavaria’s largest mobile ice rink on Karlsplatz. According to the city’s tourism portal, a Christmas village sheltered from wind and snow opens on Monday in the courtyard of the Royal Residence. A small market has also been running in the park by Sendlinger Tor since November 20, and Advent shopping is available at the new market in the historic courtyard of the Alter Hof castle.

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