Christmas markets in Munich, a century old tradition are held at many places usually between the first advent and the Christmas eve. Christmas Market Munich is traditional Christmas at its very best with all the sweets, crafts, cakes, and food and mulled wine right in place. Christmas market at Marienplatz – Thousands of people are enticed to this place by the aroma roasted chestnuts, gingerbread and mulled wine. The brightly embellished stalls lined one after another holds out the promise of satiation to every visitor. Christmas carols sung by local groups from the city and the Alpine foothills infuse the place infuses the place with a distinctive feel. Hand blown glass decorations, Christmas candles and nativity figures make for innovative Christmas gifts. You can't leave the place without digging into those fruit cakes, lebkuchen and plum tarts. Sendlinger Tor Christmas market – This place is renowned for its blown glass items as also for its wooden toys, Christmas jewelleries and nativity scenes. Christmas choirs, magicians, a Punch and a Judy show add a special charm. English Garden Christmas market – This market is crammed with Italian China dolls, woodcuts, paraffin figures and antiques. Water colors, ceramics and porcelain are its specialty. The children will be able to spend some quality time with the jolly Santa while the grown ups enjoy a pleasure trip on through the park on a horse-drawn carriage. Travour provides you with a brief overview of Christmas Markets in Munich and those around the world.