What: Vienna Christmas Market
When: November 8 to December 31, 2022, Daily from 11:00 to 21:00 hours The Vienna Christmas Markets will be held in various locations across the city. Here’s a list
Vienna Christmas Market, Stephansplatz
Where: In the open spaces of the pedestrian area around the St Stephan’s cathedral and main shopping area, Stephansplatz
Details: There are over 150 odd stalls selling Christmas delights, handicrafts, knick-knacks and confectionery. And of course not the warming drinks. The whole atmosphere has a festive glow. There is a 3000 square meter ice rink for visitors and a carousel rides for kids in the Children’s world.
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Vienna Christkindlmarkt
Where: In the open space in front of the Vienna City Hall
Details: This Christmas Market has a lot of activities and experiences for families and kids. Carousels, Rudolph trains, candied almonds, ferris wheel and even an icerink!
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Riesenrad Prater Wintermarkt
Where: In the market in the Prater amusement park.
Details: The Prater offers an exciting entertainment program even in the cold season.
Culinary highlights, attractions and live music are the basic ingredients for the magical winter world, the winter market on the Riesenradplatz, which has been captivating visitors for twelve years!
Live concerts by mainly local artists take place every Wednesday to Sunday from 7 p.m. – everything from gospel to pop and soul is included!
Adventure rides on the winter train, high-altitude flights on the chain carousel, excitement in the auto drome, as well as hot drinks and culinary delicacies ensure a cool winter mood. Meet stars at Madame Tussauds Vienna, do laps in the Dizzy Mouse or a romantic ride on the Vienna Giant Ferris Wheel make the winter market on Riesenradplatz an eventful experience not only for tourists but also for all Viennese.
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There are also Christmas Markets at the Maria Theresa Platz, Schönbrunn Palace Palace grounds and at the Belvedere palace castle. More details can be found here.