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[2024 Update] A complete guide to the "Munich Christmas Market in Sapporo" - a wide selection of Christmas goods and German cuisine!
A seasonal winter event held in Odori Park in Sapporo is the "Munich Christmas Market in Sapporo," which is enveloped in a Christmas atmosphere. This event features shops selling Christmas goods, and you can enjoy German cuisine and mulled wine at the venue. We will introduce the latest highlights, including interesting stores and special events where Santa will also visit.
What is the "Munich Christmas Market in Sapporo"?
The "Munich Christmas Market in Sapporo" is a winter event that has been held since 2002 to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the sister city partnership between Sapporo and Munich, Germany. The 23rd event will be held in 2024 from November 22nd (Friday) to December 25th (Wednesday) at Odori Park Nishi 2-chome.
The venue is lined with booths selling Christmas goods, German cuisine, and more, and there are a variety of events during the period! Along with the "Sapporo White Illumination" held at the same time in Odori Park and other places, this is a popular winter event that creates a romantic Christmas atmosphere.
The "Goods Booth" is filled with Christmas-themed goods
Speaking of the Munich Christmas Market, there are many "goods booths" lined with Christmas goods. Just looking around the stores, such as ornaments, snow globes, popular mugs, and aroma candles, will get you in the Christmas mood. Another fun thing is looking for items and bargains that you can only get here.
<Stores with merchandise booths>
・Tesoro Navideño ・Keramic Hand Job ・General goods stores I came across while traveling around the world ・Glass Gallery Romanov ・Layla Christmas Market & Polk ・Snow globe ・Christmas Angel ・Christmas Card Collection 2024 ・Hand to Heart Christmas Box ・Hakodate Christmas Factory ・Denmea Tea House ・Handicraft Market ・Gerhard Weinhaus ・German tin and woodwork shop - Lumberjack ・Funky Santa's House
"Food booth" where you can taste authentic German Christmas cuisine
At the "food booths" lined with various restaurants, you can taste not only the gourmet sausages that represent Munich, Germany, but also authentic German Christmas dishes. There are also beers and Eisbein that are unique to Germany, as well as mulled wine and hot chocolate drinks that are perfect for when you feel cold, so you'll want to visit the venue again and again.
<Food booth stores>
・Weiss Strassen Cafe ・Bistro Brothers ・Kitchen bell ・Saint Sebastian Deutsch Essen & Gruwein ・Sapporo Beer Garden Himmel der Bayern ・Warsteiner ・Maisel & Friends ・Deutsches Haus: A restaurant serving delicious German cuisine ・Hansen's Almond Factory - Germany sine 1930 ・Christmas Cafe Izanagi ・Ambroso! × Venison Bar MT ・Santaland Hiroo Koda Farm ・Pretzel King & German Apple Wine ・Select Coffee Mitsukado ・Sapporo sweets and coffee shop
Santa Claus will also be at the venue! "Special event"
There will also be various special events held during the period. If you happen to meet Santa Claus at the venue, something good is sure to happen!
Santa Claus Greeting
During the event, Santa Claus will be making an appearance at the venue every night, creating heartwarming encounters with visitors. Take a memorable photo together and create special Christmas memories!
■Time: Weekdays in the evening / Saturdays, Sundays and holidays from 12:30 to 18:00 ■ Location: Odori Park West 2-chome venue
Nicholas Day
December 6th is a special day. It is St. Nicholas Day, which represents Christmas in Germany. On this day, following the authentic German tradition, Santa will present Christmas sweets to children who visit the venue. You can experience the warm winter customs of Europe in the city of Sapporo.
■Date and time: Friday, December 6th ①15:30-16:00 ②17:00-17:30 *The number of sweets is limited.
Original mulled wine or hot chocolate mug set now available
At the food booths in the venue, you can purchase fragrant mulled wine and rich hot chocolate to warm you up on a winter night at a great price, in a set with an original mug. Why not collect the official merchandise mugs in different colors? ・Mulled wine and mug・・・1,900 yen ・Hot chocolate & mug・・・1,700 yen *All items are limited in quantity and will be sold out while stocks last.
■Date and time: November 22nd (Friday) - while stocks last
"Santa Claus and Yuho's Christmas Mission" supported by Wolt
Embark on a special mystery-solving adventure at the Munich Christmas Market in Sapporo! Solve the mysteries scattered around the venue and get wonderful presents. <Children-only gift campaign> We have prepared wonderful gifts for children who participate.
■ Participation registration time: 11:00-21:00 *Children only
Christmas City Gift Day
Every Sunday, customers who spend 1,000 yen or more on shopping or dining at the venue will be given a chance to win a prize with a raffle ticket. Get your hands on a special gift that can only be won at the Christmas market!
■Dates and times: Every Sunday from November 22nd (Friday) to December 25th (Wednesday) ①From 12:30 ②From 14:00 ■ Location: Special stage at the venue *The gift contents may change depending on the event date. *The number of lottery tickets required varies depending on the prize.
Advent Calendar
A giant advent calendar has appeared in the Christmas market! A special keyword is hidden on each new page that is turned over every day. Children who remember the keyword and tell it to the official goods shop will receive a gift of sweets! *The number of sweets is limited. *Limited to one time per person per day
■Event period: Every day from November 22nd (Friday) to December 25th (Wednesday)
<Weekdays only> One-coin plate
A luxurious Christmas plate is available for just 500 yen (weekday lunch only)! Enjoy a delicious Christmas lunch at a great price.
■ Event period: Weekdays from November 22nd (Friday) to December 25th (Wednesday) ■Event time: 11:00-13:00 ■ Price: 500 yen *Limited to 20 meals per store
<Weekdays only> Christmas Market Lucky Bags on sale
Only three lucky bags are on sale on weekdays! This is your chance to get items worth 3,000 yen, such as Christmas goods and ornaments, for just 1,000 yen. *The contents of the lucky bag may differ from the photo depending on the product availability.
■ Event period: Weekdays from November 22nd (Friday) to December 25th (Wednesday) *Limited to 3 per store per day (while supplies last)
As the Christmas mood grows stronger day by day, why not enjoy the simultaneous events "Sapporo White Illumination" and Sapporo Factory's "Jumbo Christmas Tree"?
Munich Christmas Market in Sapporo
■Date and time: Friday, November 22, 2024 to Wednesday, December 25, 2024, 11:00-21:00 *Last orders 20:45 ■ Venue: Odori Park West 2-chome For event information on the "2024 Munich Christmas Market in Sapporo," click here