You're wrapped up warm all ready to splash out on strawberries that foolishly fell into some chocolate. Not to mention a mug of mulled wine to chase away the winter cold. … [Read more...] about Christmas markets: dates and opening times 2025
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Top 10 tips for visiting Vienna’s Christmas markets
How hard can it be? Visit the market. Eat. Drink. Admire the items for sale. Buy the items for sale. Go home happy and at peace with the world. One or two tips, however, … [Read more...] about Top 10 tips for visiting Vienna’s Christmas markets
What are the best Christmas markets in Vienna?
None of the big 2025 Christmas markets are going to let you down. The general standard is high, so you'll be fine if you wander into one of the larger ones at random. But if … [Read more...] about What are the best Christmas markets in Vienna?
Weihnachtsdorf on Maria-Theresien-Platz
If you like your Christmas markets sandwiched between mighty imperial buildings, then Maria-Theresien-Platz is another must on your list. The market itself (View … [Read more...] about Weihnachtsdorf on Maria-Theresien-Platz
Am Hof Christmas market
Should you enjoy a glass of vino at the Am Hof Christmas market, you're following in ancient footsteps. The same location hosted a wine market as early as 1358 (the main … [Read more...] about Am Hof Christmas market
Christmas market on the Freyung
At Christmas, the small historical Freyung square hosts the Altwiener Christkindlmarkt. Consider it a gentler alternative to the larger markets elsewhere in … [Read more...] about Christmas market on the Freyung