denise and I have traveled to numerous Christmas markets in Bavaria (Salzburg, Austria too) and we'd suggest wooden and painted tin Christmas ornaments. blown glass painted in various topics is also a great gift to bring home. through the years, we've taken bubble wrap or other types of packing material over with us. odds and ends that also help would be tape and rubber bands. obviously, old newspapers and dirty clothes work, too! are your intentions to stay in Munich? there are so many other towns that have their own unique markets.

barry