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
Christmas markets
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Michaelerplatz Christmas market
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
Wintermarkt at the Riesenradplatz
The winter market on the square outside Vienna's giant Ferris wheel is sort of a Christmas market. And sort of a New Year market. And sort of neither. Consider it more … [Read more...] about Wintermarkt at the Riesenradplatz
The pink Manner tram
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
The Rathaus Christmas tree
In an ever-changing world, one thing remains 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
Stephansplatz Christmas market
Although one of Vienna's newer seasonal markets, you might argue that the Stephansplatz Christmas market could well be the city's most traditional... The … [Read more...] about Stephansplatz Christmas market