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One of the most incredible times to visit Vienna is during the holiday season. When the Christmas markets open, they bring with them such fortune and delight. You'll never want to leave! There are individual markets all throughout Vienna, including ones at City Hall, Schönbrunn Palace, Prater gardens, Belvedere Palace, the Freyung, Karlsplatz, and other locations as well.
Each market is amazing and has its own individual flair. You can find all sorts of incredible items and activities, including delicious foods and beverages, arts and crafts, amazing children's activities, live musical performances, and countless other unbelievable ways to enjoy your winter in Vienna. You will not be disappointed, and you are strongly encouraged to go around and see the many options available. Here you will Find everything about Christmas in Vienna
The largest and most famous Christmas market in Vienna is the Viennese Dream Christmas Market in front of City Hall. It is a pleasure and an absolutely unforgettable experience for anyone eager to get into the spirit of the season. The unique and gorgeous backdrop gives the market a one-of-a-kind charm, and the delectable and ubiquitous holiday aromas fill the air and are guaranteed to mesmerize all visitors and lull them into the holiday spirit.
Enter into the City Hall on the ground floor where you can find an area dedicated to children. There they delight their senses while learning how to make Christmas cookies or candles. You can also listen to international choirs singing enchanting holiday carols. Entrance is free on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
Another extremely popular spot to get you and your family into the Christmas spirit is the cultural and Christmas market in front of Schönbrunn Palace. The area offers incredible romance in front of a regal backdrop. Some of the unbelievable things you will find by the market are traditional handicrafts, hand-made Christmas decorations, Christmas concerts, and an elaborate children's program that includes Christmas workshops.
Art lovers will be amazed by the ceramics and the hand-blown glass and silver jewelry. There's something unforgettable to delight everyone's senses. The location is also converted into a lively New Year's market after Christmas.
The winter market in the famous Prater gardens has an exciting and entertaining program throughout the winter season. Get yourself ready for hot punch and exciting live performances to keep you warm this winter. Every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, you can enjoy a wide variety of live music starting at seven in the evening, ranging from gospel to pop to soul.
There is so much to do! You can take a tour of the "Winter Trail", ride on the chair-o-planes, or enjoy the exciting Dodgem cars, all while delighting in perfect, steaming hot winter beverages or delicious culinary treats.
Those who check out the Belvedere Palace market are rarely disappointed. Come explore the baroque lifestyle and traditional handicrafts. The famous Christmas Village of Belvedere Palace is set against the enchanting backdrop of this world-famous residence, one of the most important and well known in all of Vienna.
You will not want to miss out on the more than 40 festively decorated market stalls. They offer so many wonderful options, including traditional handcrafted goods, Christmas decorations, and delightful culinary treats. And don't forget to make your Christmas complete with a perfect photograph of the iconic building with the Christmas lights reflecting off the gorgeous fountain!
There are other Viennese Christmas markets you won't want to miss. The Freyung market stretches from the front of the Benedict House Vienna (Benediktushaus) to the Austria Fountain at Freyung Square (Austriabrunnen), and the artistic flair is comparable to the other more famous Christmas markets. Come check out the enormous and awe-inspiring nativity scene, the largest in Austria, based on a famous 1830 painting by Josef Ritter von Führich. Delight in the local regional and organic produce, including some of the most amazing cheeses you'll find anywhere. And you'll find no better place to buy your sausages and cured meats, organic wine and schnapps, poppy seed cake, and other fantastic baked goods.
Finally, the market at Karlsplatz is organized by an arts and crafts association called divina art, and all items sold there must be made by the applicant themselves and must gain approval before being sold.
The selection is always high quality and unique. Choose from a wide-variety of Christmas items, as well as incredible clothing, jewelry, ceramics, household goods, and more. Enjoy unusual food options, such as waffles, Fladenbrot (flat breads), Kiachl (a kind of flat donut), and Feuerflecken (kind of like a tortilla). The area is also replete with children's activities, live music, and poetry readings.
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