Rounding out the collection of Viennese Christmas markets is the one in the Spittelberg area: a collection of narrow streets, galleries, art stores, organic grocers, and … [Read more...] about Spittelberg Christmas Market
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Christkindlmarkt on the Rathausplatz
Austria has plenty of Christmas markets. But the most famous is probably on Vienna's Rathausplatz: the square in front of the town hall. This Christkindlmarkt is the … [Read more...] about Christkindlmarkt on the Rathausplatz
Karlsplatz Christmas market
Lots of Christmas markets in Vienna have great settings. The Karlsplatz version is no exception, nestled in front of the imposing Baroque Karlskirche church. However, this … [Read more...] about Karlsplatz Christmas market
Santa or the Christkind?
There's a battle on (sort of) for the hearts and minds of the children of Austria. Not Playstation against the Xbox. Or TikTok versus Instagram. No, it's Santa Claus in a … [Read more...] about Santa or the Christkind?
The Wagenburg
To experience the extremes reached in Viennese court life, drop into the Imperial Carriage Museum (Wagenburg). No Emperor ever said "keep it simple" to the carriage … [Read more...] about The Wagenburg
Schönbrunn Christmas Market
A new organisation has taken over responsibility for the market, so the 2024 experience may differ a little from what I describe below. According to press information, we … [Read more...] about Schönbrunn Christmas Market