This seasonal street event is not going to compete with the big central Easter markets, but the Kalvarienbergfest gives you a more authentic flavour of Viennese life.
- Small, local festival and market
- Located in one of Vienna’s outer districts
- Surrounds a historical church
- 2026 dates: TBA (was April 4-20 in 2025)
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Kalvarienberg market
(Say hello to my Easter friend)
The Kalvarienbergfest in the district of Hernals sits away from the main tourist routes, but still counts as a familiar object on the Viennese Easter market scene.
It all has the feel of a small local market (largely because that’s exactly what it is), with decorated trees thrown in for a festive veneer.
(A decorated tree with the Kalvarienbergkirche church behind)
So you’ll likely find a couple of arts and craft stalls (we bought some decorated eggs in 2025), places to grab sweets or snacks (like a Langos or street food), little workshops for kids, and a ride or two.
Music on some days from DJs or live performers rounded out the conviviality last time out.
You won’t find many tourists here, since the Kalvarienbergfest is the lighter, community relative of the larger Easter markets that grab all the attention.
You might want to visit, though, just to delve into a more earthy, realistic side to Vienna: the event gives you a flavour of life and architecture in the city’s outlying districts.
(The view up from the Elterleinplatz end)
The square at the centre of the activities also features the rather pretty Kalvarienbergkirche. This church’s historical roots go back to at least the early 1300s.
In fact, the Kalvarienbergfest might be considered the modern successor to the market and entertainments that established themselves here in past centuries to serve both pilgrims and locals.
The surrounding district of Hernals is not rich in imperial history and monumental buildings. But it has its heart (and a glass of beer) in the right place. And it also contains Austria’s oldest continuously-working football stadium (Wiener Sport-Club’s home ground).
(The host square with the Kalvarienbergkirche)
2026 dates
I don’t have dates at the time of writing for the 2026 Kalvarienbergfest. The previous edition ran from April 4th to 20th and opened daily from 2pm to 8pm.
How to get to Kalvarienberg
Regrettably (because I live there), Hernals does not represent the centre of the Viennese universe. But like anywhere in the city, it’s pretty easy to reach by public transport.
Subway: take the U6 to Alser Straße and then travel two stops with the 43 tram in the direction away from the centre.
Tram/bus: the nearest stop to Kalvarienberg is Elterleinplatz on the 9 and 43 tram lines. The 43 leaves from Schottentor in the city centre and is, coincidentally, Vienna’s most popular tram service.
In a few years, Elterleinplatz will be a stop on the new U5 subway line, making travel to this part of town even swifter and easier.
Address: Kalvarienberggasse, 1170 Vienna | Website (organisers of the last event)