Starting at the end of
November lasting till Christmas Day you can find "Christkindlmärkte"
on nearly every corner of most Austrian cities. Small huts provide
you with potentiall christmas presents, food and most important
hot punch and "Glühwein", sweet and heated mulled wine.
Here's a list of Vienna's most traditional Christmas markets.
Make sure to check them out, when you happen to be in Austria's
capital around Christmas time!
RATHAUSPLATZ
The "Christkindlmarkt" on the square in front of the
City Hall is Vienna's classic Christmas Market. Strolling among
the elaborately decorated trees in the park, Viennese and visitors
from all over the world can enjoy the wonderful Christmas atmosphere.
The tree with seals, the "Kasperl tree", the "Herzerlbaum"
(Hearts tree) as well as the "Post office in the clouds"
offer a perfect setting for a souvenir photo.
SCHÖNBRUNN CASTLE
The festively illuminated Schoenbrunn Palace, the former summer
residence of the Austrian Emperors, provides a spectacular backdrop
for an idyllic Christmas village full of the scent of mulled
wine and ginger bread. And almost every day, festive concerts
spread Christmas mood!
SPITTELBERG
Our personal tip for your Christmas shopping is the Christmas
market at the Spittelberg. In this lovely historical quarter
both traditional and original handicraft is sold on narrow granitstone
paved alleyways, niches and courtyards. It's Vienna's most authentic
Christmas market.
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