Christmas Markets in Vienna

Immerse yourself in the Christmas wonderland and experience the atmospheric Christmas markets of the imperial capital on the Danube.

From mid-November until Christmas, impressive squares in Vienna are once again transformed into magical Christmas markets. The scent of Christmas baking, hot punch, pine branches and caramelized almonds spread a romantic Advent atmosphere. The shopping streets decorated with festive lights put the whole city in a jolly pre-Christmas mood.

Here you can find our highlights from the Vienna Christmas Market Calendar 2024.

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In the City Center

Wiener Christkindlmarkt on Rathausplatz

Open: Nov. 15 - Dec. 26, 2024

The perfect Christmas Wonderland takes place at the Vienna Christmas Market on Rathausplatz . The traditional Christmas market offers Christmas gifts, Christmas tree decorations, arts and crafts, culinary delights, sweets and warming drinks. At the Ice Dream on Rathausplatz, ice skaters can skate their rounds through the romantically illuminated Christmas park with its nativity scenes and racing animals.

Christmas village on Maria-Theresien-Platz

Open: Nov. 13 - Dec. 26, 2024

Not far from Rahhausplatz is the Christmas village on Maria-Theresien-Platz, between the Kunsthistorisches Museum and the Naturhistorisches Museum. Around 70 stalls with traditional arts and crafts and original gift ideas can be found here during Advent.

Altwiener Christkindlmarkt on Freyung

Open: Nov. 15 - Dec. 26, 2024

The Altwiener Christkindlmarkt on the Freyung in the city center is committed to tradition. A Christmas market was held here as early as 1772, and today you can buy handicrafts, glass decorations, traditional nativity scenes and ceramics. Festive Advent music can be heard on the square from 4 pm.

Christmas Market Am Hof

Open: Nov. 15 - Dec. 23, 2024

A few steps further on, you can also buy high-quality arts and crafts at the Am Hof Christmas market. Christmas music and choir singing provide the perfect backdrop. 

Christmas village on Stephansplatz

Open: Nov. 8 - Dec. 26, 2024

The Christmas village on Stephansplatz focuses on contemplation and tradition, with around 40 stalls around St. Stephen's Cathedral offering high-quality products from Austria.

Outside the City Center

Christmas market in front of Schönbrunn Palace

13th District, open: Nov 8th, 2024 - Jan. 1st, 2025

The Christmas market in front of Schönbrunn Palace enchants with its imperial setting. The atmospheric market offers traditional crafts, handmade Christmas decorations, an ice skating rink, curling rinks and a wide range of activities for children, including a carousel, Ferris wheel, children's train and the traditional craft workshop.

Christmas Village in front of Belvedere Palace

4th District, open: Nov 15th - Dec. 26th, 2024

The Christmas village at Belvedere Palace impresses visitors with its baroque setting. The unique palace park offers space for this tranquil Christmas market with fine arts and crafts and culinary delights.

Advent market in front of Gartenpalais Lichtenstein

9th District, open: Nov 15th - Dec. 22nd, 2024

The Advent market at the magnificent Baroque Liechtenstein Garden Palace is still an insider tip for anyone looking for a peaceful Advent atmosphere. In addition to arts and crafts, Christmas baked goods and food & drinks, there is also a historical merry-go-round for children.

Christmas Village on the Campus of the Vienna University

9th District, open: Nov 15th - Dec. 23rd, 2024

Auch das romantische Weihnachtsdorf am Campus der Universität Wien ist ein beliebter Treffpunkt in der Vorweihnachtszeit, vor allem für Student:innen. Mit Kindereisenbahn und Nostalgie-Karussell ist das Weihnachtsdorf am Campus auch bei Familien sehr beliebt. Zusätzlich stehen zwei Eisstockbahnen zur Verfügung 

Art Advent on Karlsplatz

4th District, open: Nov 15th - Dec. 23rd, 2024

In addition to a varied children's program, the Art Advent on Karlsplatz primarily offers arts and crafts for sale. Art installations, show workshops and live bands also provide variety. The food on offer is completely certified organic.

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