Opening dates for Christmas markets
 

Hello,

I've done a bit of searching for an answer for this, but forgive me if I've missed it! I'm already thinking of a trip to Munich in 2019, and am hoping to visit christmas markets. However, I am only able to go the last week of November, landing 23rd, leaving 30th. It seems that many markets open on Dec. 1, or follow the dates of Advent (again, Dec. 1 in 2019), but some others open earlier. Is it reasonable to believe that I would have a good chance of finding some open markets during that week, or would it be better to plan on a place like Vienna, where I know the markets will be in full swing?

Thank you for any insight you might have!

I'm no expert, but all the German Christmas markets I know of start at the end of November, not Dec. 1st. At least the main ones in bigger cities (Munich, Dresden, Dusseldorf, Regensberg, etc). Not necessarily 11/23 or 24th, though, although some open that early. Munich is usually around the 27th, I think, at least most of them (I know they have more than one).

Here is a list from this year, there are only a few that don't begin until Advent.
Christmas Markets 2018 in Germany - Christmas Markets 2018 - Christmas Markets directory Europe

Fantastic! Thank you, Christina!

I have been to Austria, Germany and Switzerland a few times now at the last week of November. Each time, the major markets have started. You shouldn't have a problem with your dates.

Great to know...thank you, sassy! If you have any favorite markets that you've visited, let me know!

Since you are going to Munich it is very easy to get to Salzburg, Austria. I've gone as a day trip and for a few days. The main market there is beneath the Fortress and I found that market to be just as nice as the main one in Munich. Augsburg isn't far away either and I enjoyed that Market as well. I use this website when planning on what markets to see in Bavaria/Germany German Christmas Markets from A to Z. You can filter by the region and it tells you all the main market dates when posted and some information about them.

Have fun planning as I just love Christmas markets in Europe. They truly put me in a pre Christmas mood.

This is wonderful...thank you! I love the planning part of trips, reading up on everything, so this will be a lot of fun and helpful!