Last updated: November 22, 2024
Discover the festive highlights in Donaustadt! Our event guide presents all the important Christmas activities in Vienna's 22nd district, whether you're a local or a visitor.
From Donau City to Kagraner Platz, the district transforms into a winter atmosphere. The traditional Christmas markets at Donauzentrum and along Wagramer Straße offer local specialties and crafts. In the parks and squares, you'll find atmospheric lighting, while the Old Danube provides an especially peaceful winter backdrop.
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Donaustadt Holiday Markets and Shopping
Vienna Christmas Market at City Hall
- What to Expect
- Sustainable and regional products
- Description
- The Wiener Christkindlmarkt at Rathausplatz is one of the most beautiful and largest Christmas markets in Europe. It features a variety of stalls offering regional and sustainable products, including traditional crafts and seasonal food. Visitors can enjoy ice skating, Ferris wheel rides, and other attractions.
- Where
- Vienna | More Info : Vienna Christmas Market at City Hall
Christmas Village at Maria-Theresien-Platz
- What to Expect
- Baroque Christmas atmosphere in elegant design.
- Description
- The Christmas market at Maria-Theresien-Platz, surrounded by imperial ambiance, offers rustic handicrafts, handmade Christmas decorations, and a wide selection of culinary delights.
- Where
- Vienna | More Info : Christmas Village at Maria-Theresien-Platz
Christmas Market at Franz-Jonas-Platz
- What to Expect
- Variety of handmade gifts and crafts
- Description
- The Weihnachtsmarkt am Franz-Jonas-Platz features 13 beautifully decorated stands with handmade gifts and crafts. Four gastronomic stands serve punch and seasonal treats. The festive atmosphere is enhanced by Christmas music.
- Where
- Floridsdorf | More Info : Christmas Market at Franz-Jonas-Platz
Christmas Exhibition and Christmas Market Hirschstetten
- What to Expect
- Time travel through floral Christmas arrangements of the last 20 years
- Description
- The Christmas exhibition and Christmas market in the Hirschstetten flower gardens offer a diverse atmosphere with floral Christmas arrangements, handmade Christmas gifts, and culinary delicacies. Visitors can experience a journey through past Christmas worlds and enjoy traditional Lebkuchen products, Maroni, and baked potatoes.
- Where
- Donaustadt | More Info : Christmas Exhibition and Christmas Market Hirschstetten
Old Viennese Christmas Market Freyung
- What to Expect
- Craft demonstrations and children's programs
- Description
- The Altwiener Christkindlmarkt Freyung offers a variety of craft demonstrations, children's programs, and culinary offerings. The event takes place daily from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM and features a festive atmosphere with music, puppet theater, and handicrafts.
- Where
- Vienna | More Info : Old Viennese Christmas Market Freyung
48er-Tandler at the Advent Market
- What to Expect
- Wide selection of second-hand items.
- Description
- As part of the Hirschstetten Christmas Market, the 48er-Tandler Outlet offers a wide and affordable selection of beautiful second-hand items, including dishes, books, DVDs, accessories, and winter clothing.
- Where
- Donaustadt | More Info : 48er-Tandler at the Advent Market
Heart Tree and Heart Flight
- What to Expect
- A spectacularly illuminated symbol of love.
- Description
- The Herzerlbaum is a maple-leaved plane tree decorated with around 200 glowing hearts, symbolizing the love that comes to the forefront during Christmas.
- Where
- Vienna | More Info : Heart Tree and Heart Flight
Rathausplatz Children's Huts
- What to Expect
- Children's hut with creative crafting and Christmas art
- Description
- The Kinderhütte at the Vienna Christkindlmarkt offers daily creative fun for children. Under supervision, art pieces like Christmas trees, snowmen, and wooden decorations are created on 150 square meters.
- Where
- Vienna | More Info : Rathausplatz Children's Huts
Christmas Market Schönbrunn Palace
- What to Expect
- Family-friendly Christmas market with an innovative ice rink and curling lanes.
- Description
- The Schönbrunn Palace Christmas Market offers a unique combination of traditional craftsmanship and high-quality cuisine in the impressive backdrop of Schönbrunn Palace. With over 90 stalls, an innovative ice rink, and curling lanes that operate without energy, the market invites movement in the open air. Especially for the little guests, there is much to experience and discover in the cozy craft hut.
- Where
- Vienna | More Info : Christmas Market Schönbrunn Palace
Donaustadt Holiday Shows and Entertainment
St. Nicholas Celebration in Guntherstraße
- What to Expect
- Special Nikolofeier with live music and advent stalls.
- Description
- The Nikolofeier in Guntherstraße offers a diverse program with live music and advent stalls to celebrate the holiday season.
- Where
- Wien | More Info : St. Nicholas Celebration in Guntherstraße
Donaustadt Holiday Giving Opportunities
Charity Punch Stand for Animal Friends
- What to Expect
- Punch for the benefit of TierQuarTier Wien
- Description
- The Charity-Punschstand for Animal Lovers offers a warm cup of punch, with the proceeds going to the TierQuarTier Wien.
- Where
- Donaustadt | More Info : Charity Punch Stand for Animal Friends