Vienna, a magical winter destination
A dazzling experience in the streets of the Austrian capital
Need a break?
Want to get away from it all during the festive season? Then head to Vienna and its enchanting Christmas markets. The city has more than a dozen different markets, each with its own unique Christmas magic. You'll be dazzled from the moment you arrive at Vienna Central Station. Book your train ticket and enjoy a smooth getaway.
Sparkling Christmas villages
The aromas of roasted peanuts, Christmas punch and Viennese sausages welcome you to the city's many markets, where the lights enhance your stroll after dark. The Christmas market in front of Schönbrunn Palace is bustling with handmade crafts, decorations, an ice rink, Eisstock lanes and even fun activities for children. Don't miss the Imperial Lights light garden at the back of the palace.
In addition, the Christmas market in Türkenschanzpark brings the magic of Christmas to life through culinary arts, crafts and park decorations. More traditional, the Christ Child Christmas Market on Freyung offers a seasonally appropriate atmosphere with glass decorations, traditional nativity scenes and ceramic products. Festive music is also on the program to help you experience the excitement of Christmas magic even more.
Renowned cultural events
The capital of music offers Advent concerts that will transport you to different eras of the past. Art is at its peak, whether classical or more contemporary. The Wiener Burgtheater is celebrating 250 years as Austria's national theatre, and Klimt's ceiling painting is celebrating its renovation and is considered a masterpiece. Lights shine brightly at the Museum of Change, which houses an exhibition combining historical architecture and media art. A multi-sensory experience awaits you at any time of day. A word of advice: opt for evening visits.
Take home some souvenirs
Treat yourself to local products such as unusual decorative baubles to adorn your Christmas tree: glass angels, porcelain deer and even edible decorations. A multitude of other handmade gifts are available to treat yourself or your loved ones.
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Sparkling Christmas villages
The aromas of roasted peanuts, Christmas punch and Viennese sausages welcome you to the city's many markets, where the lights enhance your stroll after dark. The Christmas market in front of Schönbrunn Palace is bustling with handmade crafts, decorations, an ice rink, Eisstock lanes and even fun activities for children. Don't miss the Imperial Lights light garden at the back of the palace.
In addition, the Christmas market in Türkenschanzpark brings the magic of Christmas to life through culinary arts, crafts and park decorations. More traditional, the Christ Child Christmas Market on Freyung offers a seasonally appropriate atmosphere with glass decorations, traditional nativity scenes and ceramic products. Festive music is also on the program to help you experience the excitement of Christmas magic even more.
Renowned cultural events
The capital of music offers Advent concerts that will transport you to different eras of the past. Art is at its peak, whether classical or more contemporary. The Wiener Burgtheater is celebrating 250 years as Austria's national theatre, and Klimt's ceiling painting is celebrating its renovation and is considered a masterpiece. Lights shine brightly at the Museum of Change, which houses an exhibition combining historical architecture and media art. A multi-sensory experience awaits you at any time of day. A word of advice: opt for evening visits.
Take home some souvenirs
Treat yourself to local products such as unusual decorative baubles to adorn your Christmas tree: glass angels, porcelain deer and even edible decorations. A multitude of other handmade gifts are available to treat yourself or your loved ones.
© WienTourismus - Christian Stemper
© WienTourismus - Christian Stemper