02/09/2026
The most magical holiday destination is gearing up for Christmas and I've prepared a complete guide for you🎄......
Christmas Markets in Vienna
Rathausplatz- The biggest market in the city, found at the City Hall Square.
Am Hof- This market specializes in handicrafts, with stalls full of unique, handmade gifts, decor, and art by local artisans.
ArtAdvent at Karlsplatz- family friendly market with artisanal displays and organic food offerings, and fun children’s areas.
Stephansplatz- located right at the renowned St. Stephan’s Cathedral, and is more of a traditional christmas market.
Maria-Theresien-Platz- located at the museum quarter Over 70 stalls surround the square, filled with a fun variety of treats, toys and stuffed animals, ornaments, and winter gear.
Altweiner Market- the oldest Christmas market in Vienna, originated as early as 1772! at the Freyungplatz, below the Schottenkirche church, and is the smallest market in central Vienna.
Schloss Schönbrunn Palace- newly opened this market focuses on traditional arts and crafts, as well as an ice skating rink.
Most of the markets open at 11 am until 9pm - enjoy!
Must try foods!
Chestnuts (Maroni): roasted chestnuts served in a cone-shaped container
Punsch: drinks are made with a base of sweetened juice and an added shot of rum.
Glühwein: Heated spiced w**e is the main drink of the season, and there are two versions, red or white.
Lumumba: a boozy hot chocolate with a shot of liquor, most oftentimes rum.
Almonds: When you buy caramelized almonds, they should be freshly roasted, or you can ask vendors to reheat them.
Sausages (Bratwurst and Käsekrainer): Viennese sausages.
Potatoes: Definitely try the spiral kartoffel and kartoffelpuffer.
Viennese Pastries: fruit strudel such apfelstrudel or pancakes (kaiserschmarrn), or doughnuts (bauernkrapfen).
Raclette: melted cheese on top of a slice of bread.
