Munich ideas for this December

Viktualienmarkt - I like to imagine I live in Munich and am going to buy a tree! I like the stand that sells Nürnberger Bratwurst. In fact, I head there first, especially in winter.

Dallmayr - great Christmas candy bars - special flavor for the holiday. Make great gifts as are not too big to pack and everyone I have gifted one has loved it.

I tend to not give the Marienplatz market much time as it is too big, crowded, and full of convivial drinkers for me. But, I always visit the smaller market within the Rathaus courtyard as there are local artisans there - well there were prior to Covid.

Hugendubel, the bookstore overlooking Marienplatz - go to the second floor and pull up a chair to the large window for a picture-perfect view of the Platz and its tree.

Check to see if you are there for a Krampuslauf - check the dates. I was there a few years ago as the Krampus (not sure of plural) went through Marienplatz.

The Crèche Museum - not everyone's cup of tea, but I am glad I saw it.

Der Alter Peter church just off Marienplatz and next to the Viktualienmarkt. I ducked in there Saturday night to avoid the Christmas Market crowds and entered a "Night Fever" event - church was packed - lit only by candle light and a small band of singers and guitar players performed. Magical and very different from what was going on outside.

The medieval Christmas market. I enjoyed the Feuerzangenbowle. Also, there were small performances given throughout the day - music, jugglers, etc. Lots of laughing kids during the day.

The Alte Pinakothek - I like to take a look at Albrecht Duerer in his self-portrait.

Get a nice map and walk. That sounds vague, but I enjoyed walking from Isar Tor where my hotel was to the Creche museum to the Medieval Christmas market, to the Theatinerkirche, to the Alte Pinakothek back to Marienplatz - lots going on during Advent.

Shop - some interesting shops near Isar Tor and Marienplatz. If you have dollars to spend - Loden Frey.

It looks like we have a new forum member from Munich - welcome Mignon.

Northwest adventurer, I also had a day or so, but I have been to Munich many times and have found lots to interest me. Sorry for droning on. It is all good.

If you have an interest in architecture , wander around in Schwabing and Bogenhausen . Both areas have a surfeit of Jugendstil ( Art Nouveau ) masterpieces .