Christmas markets

A lot of things only appear during Advent here in Vienna. Christmas biscuits, for example. Or barrels of spiced wine and punch. Or the occasional burst of undiluted optimism … [Read more...] about The Ströck Christmas Tram

So, where can you find Roman ruins, Habsburg architecture, a former residence of Haydn, sausages, and snow globes all at one location? Answer: the Christmas market on … [Read more...] about Michaelerplatz Christmas market

Think of the Wintermarkt centered on the square outside Vienna's giant Ferris wheel as a gathering point for chasing away the winter blues. And all with a strong element of … [Read more...] about Wintermarkt at the Riesenradplatz

Christmas just wouldn’t be Christmas without tinsel, gifts, a warming mug of punch, or the possible presence of a pink tram. (I might need to explain that.) A pink … [Read more...] about The pink Manner tram

In an ever-changing world, one thing stays constant: taxes the huge Christmas tree in front of the Rathaus (city hall), an annual gift to Vienna from one of the other … [Read more...] about The Rathaus Christmas tree

Given the location, you might argue that the Stephansplatz Christmas market could well be Vienna's most traditional. The market (View across to the cathedral and … [Read more...] about Stephansplatz Christmas market