Spittelberg itself is an interesting area, a favourite with photographers who want to snap the architecture.
When busy, it can look overcrowded, others would say it is intimate. Less central, more local, Spittelberg Christmas market consists of 100 stalls spread over three streets. Address: Parade Court, Schönbrunn Palace.Post-December 25th, the market becomes a New Year celebration with daily jazz and other music shows. We stayed for the sunset which was lovely dusky pink and then on to nightfall to see the lights sparkle. The majority of the items on sale are handcrafted so you are supporting local by purchasing from the huts, I watched a man try to heckle and the shop owner explained that her mother made the decorations so she could not sell for less. Expect smells of freshly baked pretzels and hot punch while musicians and dancers perform on stage in front of the big Christmas tree gifted by Austrian Federal Forests AG. Altwiener Christkindlmarkt is very central.Ī little smaller than Rathausplatz at 80 stalls but still worth a visit because of its location in front of Schönbrunn Palace. The Old Viennese Christmas Market on Freyungġ772 is when the first Altwiener Christkindlmarkt or Old Viennese Christmas Market took place, you can see it is pretty established! Like the others, it sells potential gifts but Altwiener also puts on craft sessions and has live music starting at 4 pm. This was my least favourite market, there wasn’t much of a buzz and the cups were horrible pink pigs!ģ.Address: Maria-Theresien-Platz 1010 Vienna.The market keeps good company next to Hofburg Palace and the MuseumsQuartier. Looking for other things to do around Maria Theresa Square? The market opens from November 21st to December 26th then it will change into a New Year market to ring in 2019. Music groups and gospel choirs encourage that festive feeling. The market has more than 70 booths selling food, drink and traditional handicrafts. Christmas Village on Maria Theresa Square Although touristy, I really liked the buzz of Rathausplatz’s marketĢ.This is where you will also find one of the city ice rinks. In front of the Neo-Gothic building is the platz or square and here you will find 150 stands selling handicrafts, Christmas gifts, culinary treats, warm drinks, and desserts. Vienna Christmas World on RathausplatzĮvery first timer’s visit to Vienna will pass through the city Rathaus because this is the city hall. Without further ado let’s meet some of the Vienna Xmas markets. Remember, there are over 20 markets to choose from! When purchasing glühwein you pay a deposit with the first mug and then return once you are finished or keep the mug and lose the deposit. By visiting different markets, you will be able to compare prices and products before doing your Christmas and souvenir shopping. Top tip – tourists overwhelm the big markets in the city centre while locals love the smaller markets. We visited on Boxing Day and managed to experience four of the more touristy markets, still an excellent trip but locals would tell you that their local market is the best one!
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Note: not all of the markets are open after December 25th, if you want to see the festivities in full swing book before Christmas. The main draw of the markets is the traditional handicrafts, modern souvenirs, local delicious foods, colourful lights, Christmas music, sparkling decorations, and of course the multiple types of glühwein.įor the best experience, visit various markets because each is unique. Christmas markets are open from mid-November to Christmas with some staying open until New Year’s Eve. The old market tradition in Vienna is modernising without losing its cosy touch. » Don’t miss our 3-day jam-packed Vienna itinerary It’s a good idea to note that the street you’ll come across most often in Vienna is the Ringstraße (Ring Road). The city is split into districts, for example, the Innere Stadt (First District) where you will see lots of historic buildings like the State Opera House and Hofburg Palace. So whether you are a tourist or a local looking for tips, let’s add a splash of Glühwein alongside your schnitzel and discuss the best things to do in Vienna in December. Expect Christmas lights around the deliciously consuming architecture that makes you feel inferior, inner-city outdoor ice skating, and twenty, yes twenty Christmas markets pumping the smell of chestnuts and punch into the air. Love Christmas? You’ll adore Vienna in winter! Although quite the romantic city all year round there’s an extra sparkle about Austria’s capital as the days get shorter and night becomes the playground. This article has links to products and services we love, which we may make commission from.
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