![]() Under the tree, there is a large hashtag – #wienliebe – “Vienna love”, a popular catchphrase related to the city A tree is decorated and illuminated with heart-shaped decorations. ![]() A dozen of hand-made miniature nativity scenes, displayed along the winding path in small huts, illuminated and with festive music. There are also several specific themes in this Christmas market: With a variety of items sold, you can have a proper shopping experience in this (and other) Christmas markets in Vienna. There are also fashion items sold – sweaters, shirts, hats, gloves, and leather goods (bags, accessories, and wallets). Various gifts and souvenirs are sold from numerous huts – decorative vax candles, wooden, glass, and porcelain gifts and toys, and artisanal Christmas decorations. There are several stalls that sell traditional cheese and delicatessen from Austria, which you can buy for takeaway. The tree is donated every year by the different federal states of Austria.įood stalls selling popular local seasonal food, such as Krapfen (type of donut) and Erdäpfelpuffer (hashbrowns) and offering punch and mulled wine, are scattered around the market. The square in front of the city hall ( Rathaus) is turned into a Christmas Advent market with a massive Christmas tree dominating the space. This is the largest market by its size, number of stalls (usually over 150), and variety of thematic decorations. Here is the list of the most famous Christmas markets: Christkindlmarkt – Rathausplatz Similar to Christmas lights and decorations, Christmas markets in Vienna start in November already and most of them are around famous landmarks, as they were traditionally held for centuries. Today, over 20 official Christmas (Advent) markets are organized throughout Vienna, where food, gifts, and souvenirs are sold to thousands of visitors and dozens of events with art performances are held. ![]() The character, scope, and details of the original markets changed through the centuries, obviously, but the tradition stayed uninterrupted until today. Initially, it all started in 1296, when Albrecht I (Duke of Austria and Styria) authorized citizens of Vienna to organize December markets, then called “Krippenmarkt” (Nativity Market). The Christmas markets in Vienna are a centuries-old tradition. Christmas lights – Graben Street Christmas markets The history of Christmas markets Interestingly enough, the festive atmosphere in Vienna was featured in the movie, “Christmas in Vienna”, which you can check out on IMDB website. The best time to see the lights is obviously in the evening, but since it becomes dark very early in Vienna during winter, you can enjoy them as early as 5 PM! Christmas in Vienna – Christmas lightsĮach district is decorated with lights and Christmas ornaments in their respective areas, but not as much as the central areas of the city. Most opulent ones are in the first district, and in the main tourist areas – Stephansplatz, Graben and Kohlmarkt streets, Kärntner Straße, Ringstrasse, Karlsplatz, Rathausplatz and several others, such as Prater area.
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