Last updated: November 22, 2024
Discover the festive atmosphere of Vienna with our comprehensive city guide. From traditional Christmas markets to cultural events, the federal capital offers a diverse program for locals and visitors during the Advent season.
The Rathausplatz transforms into an atmospheric Christmas market, while Stephansplatz with its magnificent cathedral provides the historical setting for the Advent season. Along Kärntner Straße, festively decorated shop windows stretch out, and the Schönbrunn Christmas market combines imperial ambiance with Austrian craftsmanship. Mariahilfer Straße and Spittelberg attract visitors with their characteristic Advent markets and regional delicacies.
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Vienna Holiday Markets and Shopping
Christmas Market at City Hall
- What to Expect
- Sustainable products and child-friendly attractions.
- Description
- The Vienna Christmas Market at Rathausplatz offers a unique Christmas atmosphere with numerous market stalls, ice skating, and child-friendly attractions.
- Where
- Vienna | More Info : Christmas Market at City Hall
Old Viennese Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Craft demonstrations and children's programs on the stage at the market square.
- Description
- The Altwiener Christkindlmarkt features a variety of craft demonstrations, children's programs, and musical performances on the stage at the market square. Visitors can discover traditional Christmas decorations, local specialties, and handmade crafts.
- Where
- Vienna | More Info : Old Viennese Christmas Market
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, surrounded by imperial grandeur. Visitors can find 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 Spittelberg
- What to Expect
- Eco-event with vegan, bio, and eco-friendly products.
- Description
- The Spittelberg Christmas Market offers a diverse range of handmade crafts and culinary delights in a historic setting. Visitors can be inspired by the unique stalls and enjoy the pre-Christmas atmosphere.
- Where
- Vienna | More Info : Christmas Market at Spittelberg
Art Advent – Christmas Market at Karlsplatz
- What to Expect
- Unique handicrafts and bio-cuisine.
- Description
- The Art Advent is a unique craft market at Karlsplatz in Vienna, taking place from November to December. Visitors can find creative handicrafts, bio-cuisine, and spectacular street theater.
- Where
- Vienna | More Info : Art Advent – Christmas Market at Karlsplatz
Christmas Market at Schönbrunn Palace
- What to Expect
- Family-friendly Christmas market with traditional handicrafts and innovative attractions.
- Description
- The Christmas market in front of Schönbrunn Palace offers a unique combination of traditional handicrafts and high-quality gastronomy in a grand setting. With over 90 market stalls and innovative attractions like an ice skating rink and curling lanes, it invites visitors to move freely.
- Where
- Vienna | More Info : Christmas Market at Schönbrunn Palace
Christmas Market at Franz-Jonas-Platz
- What to Expect
- Handmade gifts and crafts
- Description
- The Weihnachtsmarkt am Franz-Jonas-Platz features 13 beautifully designed stalls offering a variety of handmade gifts and crafts. Four gastronomic stands serve punch and seasonal treats, while Christmas music enhances the festive atmosphere.
- Where
- Vienna | More Info : Christmas Market at Franz-Jonas-Platz
Winter Market at Riesenradplatz
- What to Expect
- 40 live concerts from gospel to pop and soul
- Description
- The Winter Market at Riesenradplatz offers a diverse program with 40 live concerts, culinary delights, and attractions. Visitors can enjoy hot drinks and snacks on New Year's Eve and watch the traditional New Year's Concert of the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra live.
- Where
- Vienna | More Info : Winter Market at Riesenradplatz
Almadvent
- What to Expect
- Exclusivity in each Stubn with individual access and integrated cloakrooms and toilets.
- Description
- At Alm Advent, our 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 Advent or Christmas celebrations. The Stubn are barrier-free and offer individual access, integrated cloakrooms, and toilets.
- Where
- Vienna | More Info : Almadvent
Advent Market at the Remise Transport Museum
- What to Expect
- Christmas market with oldtimer tram and ice rink
- Description
- The Advent market at the Verkehrsmuseum Remise offers a colorful program for both big and small Öffi fans. Enjoy culinary delights and browse for unique gift ideas while the U-Bahn stars provide musical accompaniment. Take a ride through the Grätzel with the Christmas-decorated oldtimer tram, test your skills at the ice rink, or warm up in the warmth room with a hot drink.
- Where
- Vienna | More Info : Advent Market at the Remise Transport Museum
Advent at the Liechtenstein Garden Palace
- What to Expect
- Historical carousel for the youngest visitors
- Description
- The Advent market in the Garden Palace of Liechtenstein offers a unique setting for handmade crafts, traditional items, and local delicacies. The exhibitors invite visitors to stroll and enjoy the beautifully decorated huts.
- Where
- Vienna | More Info : Advent at the Liechtenstein Garden Palace
Christmas Market at Vienna Main Station
- What to Expect
- Ice stock lane and children's carousel
- Description
- The Christmas market at Vienna's Hauptbahnhof offers a unique festive atmosphere with local specialties, an ice stock lane, and a children's carousel. Visitors can warm up with punch and hot cocktails, try local delicacies, and participate in weekly highlights like ice stock tournaments and after-work events.
- Where
- Vienna | More Info : Christmas Market at Vienna Main Station
Christmas Market at Neugebäude Palace
- What to Expect
- Live music and culinary highlights
- Description
- The traditional Christmas market at Schloss Neugebäude offers a variety of live music and culinary highlights. Visit the market during the opening hours of Monday to Thursday from 3 PM to 8 PM, Friday and Saturday from 2 PM to 10 PM, and Sunday from 11 AM to 8 PM.
- Where
- Vienna | More Info : Christmas Market at Neugebäude Palace
Simmering Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Traditional treats and family-friendly atmosphere
- Description
- The Simmeringer Christkindlmarkt offers a family-friendly atmosphere and traditional treats in front of the church at Enkplatz. Activities include crafting and playing with the Pfadfindergruppe 3, an impressive Krampus performance, and a visit from the Christkind.
- Where
- Vienna | More Info : Simmering Christmas Market
Christmas Village Rudolfsheim-Fünfhaus
- What to Expect
- Christmas program with live music and culinary offerings.
- Description
- In the Weihnachtsdorf Rudolfsheim-Fünfhaus, you can expect a diverse program with live music, Christmas stalls, and culinary offerings. The event offers something special for all interests and age groups.
- Where
- Vienna | More Info : Christmas Village Rudolfsheim-Fünfhaus
Christmas Exhibition in the Hirschstetten Flower Gardens
- What to Expect
- 21st Christmas exhibition with floral highlights and handcrafted themes.
- Description
- The Christmas exhibition in the Hirschstetten flower gardens offers a unique journey through the past with floral highlights and handcrafted themes from the last 20 years.
- Where
- Vienna | More Info : Christmas Exhibition in the Hirschstetten Flower Gardens
Vienna Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Winter Magic in the Prater
- What to Expect
- Cozy Christmas stroll with homemade punch and good music.
- Description
- The Winterzauber in the Böhmischer Prater offers a diverse program for young and old. Various winter stalls are spread throughout the Böhmischer Prater, and some attractions like the children's carousel, disco autodrome, and children's roller coaster are open. Enjoy homemade punch and good music in a wonderful Christmas atmosphere.
- Where
- Vienna | More Info : Winter Magic in the Prater
Vienna Other Holiday Activities
Winter in MQ
- What to Expect
- Artistic installations and live DJ sets in the MQ main courtyard
- Description
- In the MuseumsQuartier Wien, a festive pre-Christmas atmosphere prevails, featuring concerts, live DJ sets, and artistic installations. The restaurants offer punch, mulled wine, and winter snacks.
- Where
- Vienna | More Info : Winter in MQ