Tanz der Marktweiber - Fasching in München

In the organizer's words:

The carnival in Munich cannot compete with the carnival in the Rhineland - nevertheless, thousands of Munich residents celebrate the traditional Munich carnival in the city center every year. The highlight for many Munich residents is Shrove Tuesday at the Viktualienmarkt with the market women's dance.

The event usually begins on the morning of Shrove Tuesday between nine and ten o'clock. The program includes a welcome by the Lord Mayor of the City of Munich, with music, performances by the carnival guard and the farewell to this year's prince and princess. The highlight is the performance of the market women, who delight the audience every year with their rehearsed dances. For over 30 years, the women have been dancing in their colorful costumes to the delight of visitors - first in front of the stalls and now on stage. According to the police, around 10,000 carnival fans come to the Viktualienmarkt, depending on the weather, so the square is well filled. So if you want to see the market women dancing safely, you should come early - because the police close off the square if it is overcrowded for safety reasons. Sometimes it is worth going to a neighboring entrance.

At many market stalls at the Viktualienmarkt, traders offer both food and drink for carnival fans. The musical entertainment is not only provided on the stage, but also at the various market stalls in all areas of the Viktualienmarkt.

In addition to the Viktualienmarkt, the Munich Carnival also takes place between Stachus and Marienplatz and on to the Viktualienmarkt. Free admission - to be on the safe side, you should avoid large bags and glass bottles. So nothing stands in the way of a fun day at Munich's Viktualienmarkt. Getting to the Viktualienmarkt by car is not recommended. We wish you lots of fun!