![]() For a more local experience head to the Christmas Market Spittelberg in the district of Neubau and enjoy the stalls set up on Spittelberggasse, Schrankgasse, Gutenberggasse. Local craftsmen also show off their skills at Christmas Village Altes AKH on Alserstrasse/Spitalgasse. The beautiful Belvedere Palace hosts a small Christmas market, well worth visiting for the setting alone. If you’re still looking for more markets, then fear not there are still more. This claims to be the oldest and most traditional market in the city, apparently dating back to th 18th century. If you’re looking for something especially authentic, look no further than the Old Viennese Market on Freyung. You will also find organic food stalls, a petting zoo and arts crafts tents featuring amazing work by local artists. This is also in a spectacular location and you can enjoy the backdrop of the Baroque Karlskirche whilst sipping on your mulled wine. Art Advent Karlsplatz Source: ViennaĪnother great market for children (and big kids too) is the Art Advent Karlsplatz. ![]() Open weekdays 2pm to 9pm and 11am to 9pm Saturday and Sunday. Perhaps this market isn’t quite as magical as the others but you do have the chance to ride on the famous giant Ferris wheel and this market is open into January if your stay extends into the New Year. If you’re travelling with children you might want to check out the Winter Market Riesenradplatz located in Prater. Winter Market Riesenradplatz Source: Vienna I would personally recommend checking out the markets here in the evening as the atmosphere is just so special when everything is lit up! It is seriously impressive, and you could easily spend a half day here exploring the Palace and grounds. If you’ve not visited Vienna before I would also recommend combing your trip to the Christmas Market to the palace itself. You’ll have to venture out of the city centre for this one (take the U4), but Schönbrunn Palace Christmas Market is worth it. There are over 150 stalls here so you’ll be kept busy browsing and you can also go for a festive skate on the 3,000m² ice rink. The atmosphere here is so magical with the illuminated city hall, wooden huts and delicious smelling food and drink. The only down side is that everyone else likes it too so it’s always pretty busy, especially in the evening. In my opinion this could be my favourite Christmas Market in Vienna, if not in Europe. Christmas World at Vienna City Hall Source: Dreamstime ![]() Whilst the market itself is not huge, there are around 40 stalls offering edible goodies (and Glühwein ofc) along with products from across Austria. I absolutely love this market as it is held in such a picturesque location, in the shadow of the dramatic Stephansdom. Here are my favourites: Stephansplatz Christmas Market Source: Viennaĭouble up on a spot of sightseeing with a trip to the Christmas Market at Stephansplatz. There are also some lovely smaller markets located in the city’s different neighbourhoods, each with their own charm and atmosphere. The Viennese markets have been running for centuries, since 1298 in fact! Nowadays there are 12 key Christmas Markets in Vienna, most located in the Old Town or along Ringstrasse, which circles the Old Town. ![]() If you’re visiting Vienna at Christmas Time, the likelihood is that you are planning to visit the Christmas Markets. The Best Things to do at Christmas Time in Vienna Christmas Markets So, if you’re looking for a winter getaway, or perhaps have already booked yourself a trip, read on to find out more about what you can do in Vienna at Christmas Time. Vienna at Christmas Time hosts some of Europe’s best Christmas Markets, along with plenty more to do. Vienna is somewhere worth visiting year-round but, in my opinion, it really comes into its own at Christmas Time.
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