Winter Tollwood takes place every year during Advent on the Theresienwiese, in 2025 from November 25 to December 23. The exact dates vary slightly each year, and admission to the festival grounds is free. Before visiting, it’s worth checking the official Tollwood website.
Quick Fitting
- Visit the Gärtnerplatz Alm for authentic alpine cuisine and fondue.
- Experience the Winter Tollwood festival on the Theresienwiese during Advent.
- Go ice skating at the Olympia Ice Sports Centre.
- Explore indoor art at the Museum Fünf Kontinente or Sammlung Schack.
- Join organized groups for safe ice bathing in the Isar.
Quick Answers
▸Where can I go ice skating in Munich in winter?
The most well-known location is the ice rink at the Olympia Ice Sports Centre, which is open almost all year round and only closes during the peak summer months. In addition, there are other temporary ice rinks in the city during the winter season.
▸Is ice bathing in the Isar dangerous?
Ice bathing should only be done by experienced individuals. It is risky to do it alone and unprepared. In Munich, organized groups and courses offer ice bathing with guidance, supervision, and breathing techniques, which is the safe way to try it.
▸What can I do in Munich if it’s too cold outside?
Indoors, the city functions regardless of the weather: Museum Fünf Kontinente, Buchheim Museum, and Sammlung Schack for art, plus cafés like Luffy Pancakes, the Katzentempel, or the Liebighof to warm up. Alpine cuisine with a cozy hut atmosphere can be found at Gärtnerplatz Alm.
