Christmas markets in Vienna

Vienna, the city of the most beautiful backdrops. Palaces, grand hotels, museums - they all radiate the splendor of a great past. But in winter, thanks to its Christmas markets, they also radiate the warmth of the festive season.

Here are our top 7 must-see Christmas markets in Vienna.

1. Christmas market on the town hall square
2. Arts and Crafts Christmas market on Maria-Theresien-Platz
3. Historical sights in the 1st district
4. Belvedere Palace
5. Art Advent on Karlsplatz
6. Alleys on Spittelberg
7. Christmas market at Schönbrunn Palace

1. Vienna Christmas market on Rathausplatz: The postcard Christmas market

• THE classic among the Christmas markets
• November 16 to December 26, 2024
• large ice skating rink

The Vienna Christmas Market is THE classic among Vienna's Christmas markets and probably the largest including an ice rink! Immerse yourself in the colorful sea of lights and let the scent of almonds and mulled wine put you in a Christmassy mood.

The range on offer at the Vienna Christmas Market is unique: from toys and atmospheric decorations for the run-up to Christmas and the big party to clothing accessories for the winter, you'll find everything here. Not forgetting the large selection of delicacies, sweets, and warming drinks. Mulled wine and co. can be enjoyed particularly well on pergolas with covered bar tables overlooking the Christmassy Rathauspark.

There are many highlights at the Christmas market: the Christmas tree, children's ice rink, Bussi square, Ferris wheel, nativity scene trail, and the tower blowing. Definitely a place to visit more than once during Advent and Christmas.

Further information: Christmas market
Period: November 15 to December 26, 2024
Opening hours: daily 10 am-10 pm, December 24th, 10 am -6.30 pm
Address: Rathausplatz, 1010 Vienna
Public transport connection: Tram 1, 71, D, U2Z Rathausplatz / Burgtheater or Tram 2 Parlament

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2. Christmas village on Maria-Theresien-Platz: The arts and crafts Christmas market

• Christmas village surrounded by an imperial backdrop
• November 13 to December 31, 2024
• Arts and crafts

Between the Kunsthistorisches Museum and the Naturhistorisches Museum, on Maria-Theresien-Platz, you can start planning and buying your Christmas presents from midday. Around 70 stalls with traditional arts and crafts and original gift ideas are set up here during the Advent season. The ambience: is enchanting.

Further information: Christmas village
Period: November 13 to December 31, 2024
Opening hours: Sun-Thu 11 am-2 pm, Fri-Sat 11 am-10 pm, shorter opening hours on public holidays
Address: Maria-Theresien-Platz, 1010 Vienna
Public transport connections: U3 Volkstheater, Museumsquartier, Tram 1, 2, 71, D Burgring, Tram 49 Volkstheater

3. History in the First District

• Christmas village on Stephansplatz
• Old Viennese Christmas Market Freyung
• Christmas Market Am Hof

The Christmas markets at St. Stephen's Cathedral, Freyung or Am Hof radiate the history and coziness of Old Vienna with their traditional crafts, nativity scenes and Advent music. A Christmas market was held on the Freyung as early as 1772, and today you can buy handicrafts, glass decorations, traditional nativity scenes and ceramics there.

Christmas village on Stephansplatz

Further information: Christmas village
Period: November 8 to December 26, 2024
Opening hours: daily 11 am - 9 pm, 24.12. 11 am - 4 pm, 25.+26.12. 11 am - 7 pm
Address: Stephansplatz, 1010 Vienna
Public transport connections: U2, U3 Stephansplatz, bus 1A, 2A, 3A Stephansplatz

Old Viennese Christmas Market Freyung

Further information: Altwiener-markt
Period: November 15 - December 23, 2024
Opening hours: daily 10-21 h
Address: Freyung, 1010 Vienna
Public transport connection: U3 Herrengasse, Bus 1A Teinfaltstraße

Christmas market Am Hof

Further information: Christmas market courtyard
Period: 15. November - 23. December 2024
Opening hours: Mon-Thu 11 am-2 pm, Fri-Sun & Fri 10 am-2 pm, gastro until 10 pm
Address: Am Hof, 1010 Vienna
Public transport connections: U1 Stephansplatz, U2 Schottentor, U3 Herrengasse, Trram 37, 38, 40, 41, 42, D Schottentor, bus 2A Herrengasse

Photo: Olaf Luft

4. Belvedere Palace: more scenery is almost impossible

• Baroque Christmas ambience in an elegant design
• November 15 to December 26, 2024

Anyone who knows Belvedere Palace and its park knows that if an evening Christmas market were to be added to the mix - it couldn't get any more enchantingly kitsch. The unique palace park offers space for this tranquil Christmas market with fine arts and crafts and culinary delights. And yes, it's true. It is also open during the day - small, fine, a MUST.

Further information: Christmas Village
Period: 15.11. - 26.12.2024
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 11 am-2 pm, Sat, Sun & public holidays 10 am-2 pm, 24.12. 11 am-4 pm, 26.12. 11 am-7pm
Address: Prinz-Eugen-Straße 27, 1030 Vienna
Public transportation: Tram 1, D, U2Z Schloss Belvedere

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5. Art Advent at Karlsplatz: for connoisseurs and fans

• Varied children's program and arts and crafts
• November 15 - December 23, 2024
• regional, fair, ecological, sustainable

The Art Advent on Karlsplatz has a large fan base. Of course, the ambiance at the foot of the Karlskirche is outstanding, but its art installations, show workshops and art offerings are uniquely enchanting. For all culinary delights: everything is BIO. Let's hear it.

Further information: Artadvent
Period: 15.11.-23.12.2024
Opening hours: daily 12 am - 8 pm, gastro until 9 pm
Address: Karlsplatz, 1040 Vienna
Public transport connection: U1, U4 Karlsplatz, Tram 1, 62 Karlsplatz

Photo: Olaf Luft

6. Spittelmarkt: The local

• Varied children's program and arts and crafts
• November 16 - December 23, 2024

The many alleyways on Spittelberg are packed with visitors and countless stalls selling arts and crafts and culinary delights. This is Vienna, this is where the Viennese are at home. By the way: the Punschhäferl are given a new design every year. In 2024, the cup is dedicated to the German philosopher Immanuel Kant, the revolutionary thinker of the 18th century.

Further information: Spittelberg
Period: 16.11.-23.12.2024
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 2 pm-2.30 pm, Sat, Sun & public holidays 11 am-2.30 pm
Address: Spittelberggasse, Stiftgasse, Schrankgasse, Gutenberggasse, 1070 Vienna
Public transport connection: U3 Volkstheater, Tram 49 Volkstheater

Photo: Olaf Luft

7. Schönbrunn Palace: The Imperial

• magical world of experience for young & old
• November 8, 2024 - January 6, 2025

The culture and Christmas market in front of Schönbrunn Palace presents itself with a large children's program and lots of crafts. The palace and its park are elegant, the Christmas market is charming and enchanting. The highlight: after Christmas, it becomes Vienna's New Year's market.

We wish you a peaceful Advent season and a Merry Christmas with your loved ones!

Further information: Christmas market-schoenbrunn
Period: 8.11.2024-6.1.2025
Opening hours: daily 10 am - 9 pm, 24.12. 10 am - 4 pm, 25.12.-6.1. 10 am - 7 pm
Address: Schönbrunn Palace, 1130 Vienna
Public transport connections: U4 Schönbrunn, streetcar 10, 49, 52, 60 Schönbrunn Palace, bus 10A Schönbrunn Palace