Beautiful Christmas Markets in Vienna
11 November – 26 December 2023
A magical Christmas in Vienna
Vienna is one of the best places in Europe for a Christmas visit.
This unique city with a rich history and dozens of things to see is a perfect travel tip for the end of the year.
Its squares become fairytale sets, and you are an actor in the best holiday movie you’ve seen.
Christmas in Vienna is magic that happens once a year.
Wiener Christkindlmarkt am Rathausplatz
– Vienna Christmas Market outside the City Hall
11 November – 26 December 2023
The City Hall square “Rathausplatz” becomes a place of the most beautiful Christmas decorations with more than a hundred stalls.
Website: christkindlmarkt.at
Christmas Market on Stephansplatz
10 November – 26 December 2023
Stephansplatz Christmas market showcases a great tradition, and Stephansdom is nicely in the background.
Christmas Village – Weihnachtsdorf, at Maria-Theresien-Platz
15 November – 26 December 2023
Nestled between the Museum of Fine Arts and the Natural History Museum, this is a trendy square in the town with 70 stalls and very original gift ideas.
It also has a “New Years Village – Sylvesterdorf” between 27 – 31 December 2023
Website: https://www.weihnachtsdorf.at/weihnachtsdorf-maria-theresien-platz/
Old Viennese Christmas Market
17 November – 23 December 2023
Old Viennese is a Market committed to tradition held since 1722.
A traditional Christmas market with many decorations, ceramics and handicrafts.
It is at Freyung 1 (12 minutes walk / one kilometre from the City Hall), Freyung 1 on Google Maps>>
Program and Website: https://altwiener-markt.at/christmas
Am Hof Advent Market
10 November – 23 December 2023
Another great place to find the best handicrafts and traditional Christmas market goodies.
Website: weihnachtsmarkt-hof.at
Christmas Market on Spittelberg
November 16 – December 23, 2023
Spittelberg is the second-largest pedestrian zone in the city, and it offers different activities throughout the season.
Its Christmas Market presents the finest quality of arts and crafts and is a place of creativity and entertainment.
Very romantic with a magnificent and warm atmosphere.
Website: https://spittelberg.at
Advent Art Market on Karlsplatz
November 24 – December 23, 2023
This Christmas market is a genuine presenter of unique handicrafts.
Website: https://divinaart.at/
Cultural and Christmas Market & New Year’s Market, Schönbrunn Palace
18 November 2023 – 4 January 2024
Exhibitors from Austria and neighbouring countries will show traditional handicrafts, gifts, food and drinks right in front of the illuminated Christmas tree.
Warm punch and delicacies in a great holiday atmosphere!
From 27 December, you can enjoy New Year-themed treasures and music concerts.
Program and more at their Website: weihnachtsmarkt.co.at
Christmas Market – Weihnachtsdorf, at the Belvedere Palace
November 17 – December 26, 2023
Belvedere Palace will host a fabulous Christmas village, with the beautiful Belvedere Palace in the background.
It also has a “New Years Village – Sylvesterdorf” between 27 – 31 December 2023
Winter Market Prater on Riesenradplatz
November 18, 2023 – January 7, 2024
Riesenradplatz is a world of great entertainment, and its Christmas market is a favourite for children and adults.
Live music with adventure rides and a great program continues until January 7, 2024.
A nice New Year’s Evening celebration on December 31.
Website: https://www.wintermarkt.at/
Hotels near Christmas Markets in Vienna
If you want to stay close to the City Hall “Rathaus”, we can suggest Blue Radisson Style Hotel.
Just a short walk from the most popular Christmas market, and you are also in the middle of everything in the city centre.
An overview of all hotels near the City Hall “Rathaus” can be found here >>
You can find over 900 hotels and accommodations here, so after seeing this large supply of Viennese Christmas Markets, we suggest you book a hotel that is near to your favourite market.
Just pick a hotel that suits you the most and release yourself to the great Christmas atmosphere in Vienna!
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