Vienna’s ‘Christkindlmärkte’ or Christmas markets are very famous and popular. With their sweet smell of hot wine punch, lebkuchen and biscuits, their unique Christmas decorations and gorgeous sea of lights the markets turn Vienna into a Christmas wonderland.
When those markets start into the new season, everyone gets into Christmas mood. During Advent a romantic atmosphere lies over the city.
Here you have a little overview of the most beautiful Christmas markets in Vienna:
Viennese Christkindlmarkt on Rathausplatz
On Rathausplatz, between Rathaus and Burgtheater, you’ll find this best known and biggest market in Vienna. There’s a big Christmas tree and the park is beautifully decorated. There are many tourists every day.
It is opened from November 12th until December 24th, every day from 10am to 10pm.
Christmas market on Spittelberg
With his its small alleys and backyards this market is definitely one of the most beautiful markets. You can buy unique handcrafts there too.
Spittelberg is openend from November 17th until December 23rd, every day from 2pm to 9pm.
Schloß Schönbrunn
Famous Schloß Schönbrunn offers a unique historic scenery and a huge decorated Christmas tree. You will find there inventive ideas for presents, Christmas decorations, delicious culinary, and of course hot wine punch in all variations.
Christmas market in front of Schloß Schönbrunn is opened from November 19th until December 26th, every day from 10am to 9pm.
Market on Karlsplatz
On Resselpark, in front of the Karlskirche the market concentrates on unique art and culture. In a great ambience you can watch the production of glass, wood and jewellery live.
This Christmas market is opened from November 18th until December 23rd, daily from 12 until 8pm.
Christmas village in ‘Altes AKH’
This gorgeous Christmas village on University’s campus offers a young atmosphere. You can try various hot wine punches and walk through the small alleys.
It is opened from November 12th until December 23rd, daily from 2pm until 10pm.
Christmas village in front of Belvedere
This Christmas village in front of the baroque Belvedere offers a magic atmosphere. It is one of the newest Christmas markets in Vienna and offers diversifying culinary.
The Belvedere Christmas village is opened every day from 11am to 9pm.
Winter in Museumsquartier
The winter season in Museumsquartier offers a modern way of drinking punch. In lighted ice pavilions unique punch-creations are offered. Lounge music accompanies the modern atmosphere.
It is opened daily from 2pm until 11pm, from November 10th until December 23rd.
There are many other Christmas markets, like on Freyung, Maria Theresien-Platz, Am Hof, Riesenradplatz, in front of the church Mariahilf, etc.
Have fun drinking punch and buying Christmas presents!
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