![]() You will find it in the first row, in front of the Rathaus building. And sometimes also over decorated, but tastes differ.ĭespite the crowd, we go to this market quite often since this is where we get our favorite treat of all times – the massive stuffed Potato Jim! We tried the stuffed potato on several other markets, but Jim was always the best. Bling is everywhere you look around! And so are the people… □ In general we must admit that we were not big fans of this market, because it is super crowded. Spittelberggasse, Stiftgasse, Schrankgasse, Gutenberggasse, 1070 Viennaĥ.Viennese Christmas Market on RathausplatzĬhristmas Market in front of Rathaus, the Viennese city hall is for sure the most popular and colorful of all the markets around the city. There are many food and drink stands here which differ from the usual ones on Christmas markets (as the one with gnocchi for example), and some nice souvenirs. ![]() So if you are into off-the-beaten-path places and eager to see where the local Viennese people meet for punch, Spittelberg is the place for you. The cobbled narrow streets and small wooden stands will make you feel as if you were in some other city, far away from the imperial Vienna. Well hidden from the tourists, in the seventh district, close to Museums Quartier, this market has a unique atmosphere indeed. Spittelberg is the favorite market of most of our local Viennese friends. And if you want to try the Viennese oldest punch recipe (as the sellers claim), then Freyung it is! We like this market because of the surroundings and it is mainly not that crowded. If you like shopping for souvenirs, this market is quite a good option. Freyung market is the oldest Xmas market in Vienna, held there since 1772! It has a bit of a vintage vibe, it is cozy and nice. ![]() Just a few meters away from the market Am Hof, you will find yourself at the old Viennese Christmas market Freyung. It is a smaller market, where you can buy lots of souvenirs, they have a great choice of food (we suggest you to try the huge donuts called Bauern Krapfen with jam or a type of garlic bread Langos) and edible gifts, such as gingerbread cookies from Austrian region Bad Ischl (really good ones!). For more information click here for a post with more information about this market. This market is located in the first district, just a few streets away from the main tourist zones Graben and Kaertner street. Going in is also a must if you are visiting as a tourist!ĭecem– January 4, 2023, 10.00 am – 6.00 pm Also don’t miss exploring the gardens behind the palace. The great thing is that this market is open also after Xmas! So if you are spending the New Year’s in Vienna, and after it, you can still enjoy the festive vibe. It also has a major imperial vibe! For more information, check our post about Christmas market in Schoenbrunn here. This market is a great choice if you want to purchase some nice souvenirs or delicacies. □ It is very spacious, so you won’t get ran over by the crowd. This is probably our favorite Christmas market so we had to mention it first. Christmas Market & New Year’s Market Schloss Schönbrunn.Enjoy this post and don’t miss our Vienna Christmas market reports on Instagram! □ Over there we show you the markets through videos and Insta stories, that we save in our highlights, so you can check them anytime! <3 But we hope this guide will help you find the right one for you. ![]() Listed here are the ones we like and visit the most (they are however not ranked so make sure to read each section), but we often update this guide, so you can have a look every now and then! In case you are staying in Vienna just for a few days, it might not be possible (nor necessary to be honest) to visit all of the markets. There are many many Christmas markets all over Vienna. And nothing goes without some decadent treats ( discover our favorite treats in a separate post here). December is all about street food and meeting friends at the markets to warm up with a glass of punch or mulled wine. No matter what we love the markets! They bring a very lively and festive mood to the streets of Vienna! The scent of cinnamon and punch is in the air, the lights are on, the whole atmosphere makes you smile and feel like being in an imperial, Christmas fairytale. Except for the prices that tend to increase, but well… □ ![]() In terms of offer and stands, pretty much everything is the same each year. Vienna’s highest tourist season is right now – at Christmas time! So here is for you, our ultimate Vienna Insider Christmas Markets Guide! We update this post each year, with fresh information. Posted Novemby Vienna Insider under Sightseeing, Xmas ![]()
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