Spreading joy, celebrating culture and raising awareness for the environment and social equality are all on the agenda at this Munich festival.
From 23 November to 31 December 2023, the Winter Tollwood on the Theresienwiese invites visitors to a colourful mix of artistry and concerts, arts and crafts and culinary delights. When it gets dark, the colourful shining tent roofs and the glittering sculptures in the “magic forest“ point the way to the festival grounds from afar.
Ecological commitment has always been a priority at the festival. The action site “Tatort Zukunft“ (Future Scene of the Crime) provides information about the 17 goals of the United Nations for the sustainable development of our planet. Stroll, browse, discover and enjoy at the “Market of Ideas“ and the “Food Plaza“ with handicrafts and certified organic food from all over the world.
On offer are embroidered handbags, fair trade clothes, jewellery, pottery and much more. Anyone looking for a very special gift is sure to find something here. And anyone meeting friends for a meal “at Tollwood“ will find Indian curry as well as couscous, African specialities, mulled wine or bratwurst in a roll.
Poetry, acrobatics and humour are offered by the Canadian company “Machine de Cirque“, which gives guest performances with two different shows in the Grand Chapiteau tent. A three- or four-course organic menu created by Holger Stromberg can be booked as an optional extra. Performances with free admission can be found at the fire show area with daily changing productions, at the performances on the performance stage, the walk acts on the festival grounds and the concerts in the Hexenkessel.
Children are also catered for at the Winter Tollwood. In the children's tent they can do arts and crafts every day. New this winter are the four curling lanes. Those looking for a sporting test of strength and fun on the curling rink can also secure a desired date.
At the turn of the year there is a big New Year's Eve party with DJs and live music on three areas. Alternatively, Tollwood offers a New Year's Eve gala with a five-course organic menu and an entertainment programme of artistry and live music. At the stroke of midnight, the traditional New Year's waltz will be played on the Tollwood grounds. You are invited to dance.
