The Vienna Christmas markets (Advent markets) are an integral part of the Advent season and attract numerous visitors every year.
Vienna offers various locations that captivate with their festive atmosphere, atmospheric lights, and a diverse range of crafts, gifts, and culinary specialties.
Among the most famous are the Christmas Market at Rathausplatz, which is particularly family-friendly with its large Christmas tree and ice skating rink, as well as the romantic Christmas Market at Schönbrunn Palace, which impresses with its baroque backdrop and handcrafted goods.
The Spittelberg Market offers narrow alleys and a traditional flair, while the Advent Market at Belvedere scores with its elegant ambiance at Belvedere Palace.
In addition to punch and mulled wine, visitors can also find typical Viennese Christmas treats such as baked apples, gingerbread, and roasted chestnuts at the markets.
Vienna’s Christmas markets are popular with both locals and tourists and are a highlight of Vienna’s pre-Christmas season.
Top 5:
- Rathausplatz
- Schönbrunn
- Belvedere
- Karlsplatz
- Spittelberg
Insider tips:
- Freyung
- Türkenschanzpark
- Liechtensteinpark
Text: Time Travel Vienna
Image source:
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Wien_-_Christkindlmarkt,_Rathausplatz.JPG?uselang=de
