Last updated: November 22, 2024
Discover the finest Christmas events in Ottakring with our comprehensive event guide. Whether you're already familiar with the 16th district or looking to explore it, here you'll find all essential information for the Advent season.
Around Yppenplatz and along Thaliastrasse, traditional Advent markets await you with regional specialties and craftsmanship. The historic Brunnenmarkt transforms into an atmospheric meeting point during the pre-Christmas period, while the Ottakring Cultural Center offers a diverse program of concerts and exhibitions. From the heights of Wilhelminenberg to the lively Gürtel, you'll find numerous festive events.
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Ottakring Holiday Markets and Shopping
Christmas Village at St. Stephen's Square
- What to Expect
- Local handicrafts and traditional delicacies.
- Description
- The Christmas market at Stephansplatz in Vienna offers local handicrafts, selected gift ideas, and traditional delicacies. It enchants visitors during the pre-Christmas season with its contemplative atmosphere.
- Where
- Vienna | More Info : Christmas Village at St. Stephen's Square
Christmas Market at Schönbrunn Palace
- What to Expect
- Special experiences for the whole family in the imperial atmosphere of Schönbrunn Palace.
- Description
- The Christmas market in front of Schönbrunn Palace offers a diverse range of traditional handicrafts, regional cuisine, and special experiences for the whole family. Countless lights and 90 lovingly decorated huts create an impressive festive atmosphere during the holiday season.
- Where
- Vienna | More Info : Christmas Market at Schönbrunn Palace
Christmas Village at Maria-Theresien-Platz
- What to Expect
- Rustic handicrafts and culinary delights in an imperial setting.
- Description
- The Christmas market at Maria-Theresien-Platz offers a unique atmosphere with rustic handicrafts, handmade Christmas decorations, and a wide variety of culinary delights. It surrounds the imperial ambiance of the Hofburg and between the Art and Natural History Museum.
- Where
- Vienna | More Info : Christmas Village at Maria-Theresien-Platz
Christmas Village at University Campus
- What to Expect
- An ice stock lane can be booked.
- Description
- The Christmas market at the University of Vienna campus offers a cozy atmosphere where craftsmen and businesses from all over Austria experience and enjoy traditional Austrian Christmas with all its facets. An ice stock lane can also be booked.
- Where
- Vienna | More Info : Christmas Village at University Campus
Art Advent at Karlskirche
- What to Expect
- Unique handicrafts and certified organic cuisine.
- Description
- The ART ADVENT in front of the Karlskirche offers a diverse program of handicrafts, music, and culinary offerings. Visitors can experience creative handicrafts, muscle-powered vehicles, spectacular street theater, and certified organic cuisine.
- Where
- Vienna | More Info : Art Advent at Karlskirche
Christmas Market at Spittelberg
- What to Expect
- New handmade crafts in a historical setting
- Description
- The Spittelberg Christmas market offers a diverse range of handmade crafts and culinary delights in a historical setting. The narrow streets invite a romantic stroll, where visitors are inspired by the vendors.
- Where
- Vienna | More Info : Christmas Market at Spittelberg
Vienna Christmas Market at City Hall Square
- What to Expect
- Sustainable and regional products
- Description
- The Vienna Christmas Market at Rathausplatz offers a unique Christmas atmosphere with many regional and sustainable products. Visitors can find space between the numerous market stalls to linger, marvel, and discover. The ice rink is back, and various attractions aim to delight children.
- Where
- Vienna | More Info : Vienna Christmas Market at City Hall Square
Christmas Market in the Park, Türkenschanzpark
- What to Expect
- Interactive giant bubble shows for all ages.
- Description
- The Christmas market in Türkenschanzpark offers an idyllic atmosphere with a rural flair and a focus on handicrafts. Enjoy punch and various culinary delights while children enjoy the playground and carousel. Live music and giant bubble shows complete the festive atmosphere.
- Where
- Vienna | More Info : Christmas Market in the Park, Türkenschanzpark
Christmas Market at Franz Jonas Square
- What to Expect
- Unique atmosphere with traditional Christmas items.
- Description
- The Christmas market at Franz-Jonas-Platz offers a variety of stalls selling handmade crafts and culinary delights. Visitors can enjoy a cozy atmosphere and purchase traditional Christmas items.
- Where
- Vienna | More Info : Christmas Market at Franz Jonas Square
Winter Market at Riesenradplatz
- What to Expect
- 40 live concerts featuring gospel to pop and soul music.
- Description
- The Wintermarkt am Riesenradplatz offers a diverse program with 40 live concerts, culinary delights, and family-friendly attractions.
- Where
- Vienna | More Info : Winter Market at Riesenradplatz
Alpine Advent
- What to Expect
- Exclusivity in each Stubn with individual access and integrated cloakrooms and toilets.
- Description
- At Alm Advent, lovingly and stylishly decorated wooden "Stubn" offer an unparalleled setting for communal celebrations and business events. You can choose from two different gastronomy packages including a beverage allowance, suitable for an Advent or Christmas celebration.
- Where
- Vienna | More Info : Alpine Advent
Advent Market at Transport Museum Remise
- What to Expect
- Christmas tram rides and ice skating
- Description
- The Advent market at the Verkehrsmuseum Remise offers a colorful program for both big and small Öffi fans. Enjoy culinary delights, browse for original gift ideas, and experience festive highlights like oldtimer rides and ice skating.
- Where
- Vienna | More Info : Advent Market at Transport Museum Remise
Advent at Liechtenstein Garden Palace
- What to Expect
- Historic merry-go-round for the youngest
- Description
- The Gartenpalais in the 9th district of Vienna offers a unique setting for a special Christmas celebration. The exhibitors invite visitors to stroll, walk, and enjoy handcrafted, traditional, and charming items in lovingly decorated huts. Ideal for buying first Christmas presents. Huts with food and drink provide visitors with homemade delicacies and winter drinks. A highlight for the youngest is the historic merry-go-round.
- Where
- Vienna | More Info : Advent at Liechtenstein Garden Palace
Winter Magic at Prater
- What to Expect
- Diverse winter stalls and open attractions.
- Description
- The Winterzauber in the Böhmischer Prater offers a diverse program for both young and old. Various winter stalls are distributed throughout the Böhmischer Prater, and some attractions like the children's carousel and disco autodrome are open. Enjoy homemade punch and good music in a wonderful Christmas atmosphere.
- Where
- Vienna | More Info : Winter Magic at Prater
Christmas Market at Vienna Main Station
- What to Expect
- Ice stock lane and children's carousel
- Description
- The Weihnachtsmarkt am Wiener Hauptbahnhof offers a unique Christmas market atmosphere with local specialties, ice stock lane, and children's carousel.
- Where
- Vienna | More Info : Christmas Market at Vienna Main Station
Christmas Magic at Ottakringer Brewery
- What to Expect
- Urban Christmas market with ice stock shooting and children's programs.
- Description
- The Ottakringer Christmas Magic offers an urban Christmas market with delicious food, creative crafts, and children's programs. Active visitors can enjoy a round of ice stock shooting. Daily activities include ice stock shooting, children's area, letter post office for children, and art work. Highlights include children's crafts, live music, and Perchtenlauf.
- Where
- Vienna | More Info : Christmas Magic at Ottakringer Brewery
Ottakring Other Holiday Activities
MuseumsQuartier Winter
- What to Expect
- Artistic impulses and sporting activities combined.
- Description
- In the MuseumsQuartier Vienna, a festive pre-Christmas atmosphere is created with concerts, live DJ sets, the MQ curling rink, and the Winter Race. The restaurants offer punch, mulled wine, and winter snacks.
- Where
- Vienna | More Info : MuseumsQuartier Winter