Held twice yearly (once in mid-Summer, and now in the depths of Winter) on the same site as Oktoberfest, Tollwood is a massive cultural festival in Munich. Do not confuse this, the winter version with a traditional Munich Christmas Market however, as although it has bazaar stalls aplenty, Tollwood feels like anything but (and although it has a dedicated following, it tends to be a little off the tourist’s Christmas Market to do list!) To me, it definitely has much much more of a World music festival vibe, and I am happy to say that after two years of living here, we finally managed to make it there….
Tollwood focusses its gaze on a variety of things, from worldwide environmental issues, the celebration of cultural diversity, theatre, global sounds and global food (all of which must be organic if you want to sell it here by the way)… What nicer way to spend a Sunday lunchtime than in a tent made to look like a birch forest, whilst listening to live music, nursing a spiced apple gluhwein and enjoying a plate of food the diversity of which you haven’t had since you lived in London?
There is something for all the family too, with art areas for small people to be creative, platforms set aside for tiny dancers, and an atmosphere that welcomes everyone from every age.
Tollwood, the perfect antidote for those that might have overdosed on the more usual winter Markets…
I do love Tollwood, but this year has felt so FULL. It’s been a constant battle against the crowds to get to a Glühwein stand!
I can’t wait to see the summer one now, but will agree that on certain days it has been quite busy (understatement!), but when we went during the week it was perfect! :D
This sounds like a great break from the normal overload of Christmas-ness! Thanks for linking up to the Sunday Traveler!
Thanks Adelina! Living in Munich, you often need that during Christmas Market Central season! :)
The birch forest tent looks ahhh-mazing! Thanks for linking up to the #SundayTraveler this week! :)
It is a really nice place to spend an afternoon! Thank you for commenting! :)
Heya there! So glad you were able to come over and link up with me. I got your message about the badge, sorry about it not working. The text link is great. I’ve just pinned this to my Sunday Traveler & Round the world boards. MERRY CHRISTMAS!
Thank you… Not sure what the problem is with it, but it seems like it’s not just me (which makes me feel better!) :D
oh I like the look of this a lot. Am I an old hippy? probably.
I must be too then! Thanks Gemma :)
The colours in those photos make me want to jump in a plane and join you. Sounds fantastic.
Next year!? Thanks Trish! :)
That looks great! Love the idea of sitting among all those silver birches…. looks rather magical…. meanwhile in England its windy and raining. X
Sunny, and bitterly cold here… I hope it cheers up soon enough at home! xx
Every time I land on your blog I want to be in Munich or wherever you are, I love this exhibition? market? Festival? It looks so much fun
Thank you lovely. It’s a mixture of all three this place, it’s great! :)
That looks like so much fun, you do have such great experiences. Did the kids like it?
They haven’t actually been yet, but I know they will love it! Thank you! :) x
I know I always say it but you have the most fabulous adventures with the most amazing photos.
Not envious at all.
Aw thank you Donna! :) xx
The Womad of Christmas Markets! x
Too true Mum, too true! :) xx
You get to t go to some great places Emma.I really love the one of the couple by the market stall.
Thank you Aly… Do you know, I hadnt’t even noticed them! :D
oh – totally SO photogenic, beautiful shots :)
Thanks so much Ali… :)
lovely photos that really capture what looks like a magical day out :)
Thank you Swazi :)
We really need to travel more and so I shall add this to my time/places to visit – thank you for sharing :)
Thank you J! :)
The wire sculpture of the animals is amazing.
Thank you Rachel, I have a slightly different pic of this coming up! :)
Oooh looks like a GREAT day out! :-)
Thanks Maggy! :)
What a brilliant festival…definitely one to add to my (ever growing) wish list!! Really great photos too!
Thanks so much! :)
ooh it looks really fun! love that sculpture! x
Thanks Fritha! :)
Oh, that birch forest tent!!!! Wowee! This looks wonderful x
Thanks Keri! I think I could spend the whole day in there! :) x
You had me at the Bratwurst sign in that first photo! Fab photos – if only I could get on a plane!
Poor you… I wish you could too. Maybe next year! x
I am sure that we only see the highlights of your life but goodness, I covet it x
You definitely definitely only see the highlights! :D Thank you x
what a wonderful festival and there is so much to see and do. I love the woodland inside the tent with those stump seats! nice day for it too x
Thanks Jenny! :) x
You have the MOST fun! That looks so cool.
Thanks Liz! :) x
It looks fantastic fun :-)
It is brilliant fun… Thanks Sally, hope all is going well with the move! :)
I love the tent with the trees! Fab idea. Love that it has a bit of everything going on.
So atmospheric! Thanks Louisa! :)
Wow, that looks fantastic! Shame that I cannot make it for this winter edition but will definitely try to come in the summer next year. :) xx
That would be brilliant! Let me know! :) xx
your always out and about doing the most exciting things what vitamins do you take i would love some of your energy x
It’s not always exciting :D Thank you though! xx