Söder has been married to Karin Baumüller since 1999; Baumüller is one of the owners of Nuremberg-based Baumüller Group, a leading manufacturer of electric automation and drive systems.
The couple have three children.
In addition, Söder has a daughter from an earlier relationship.

Söder is a Protestant.
He is also known for his extravagant costumes during the carnival season which have included Shrek and Marilyn Monroe.
Söder has been married to Karin Baumüller since 1999; Baumüller is one of the owners of Nuremberg-based Baumüller Group, a leading manufacturer of electric automation and drive systems. The couple have three children. In addition, Söder has a daughter from an earlier relationship.
Söder is a Protestant. He is also known for his extravagant costumes during the carnival season which have included Shrek and Marilyn Monroe.
Markus Söder