The Best Christmas Markets to Visit in Vienna
If you're looking for a decent Christmas market in Vienna, you're spoiled for choice! Here are our top 5.
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Christmas Markets in Vienna
Christmas markets are the perfect vacation for families, couples or solo travelers. Discover local traditions through rows and rows of food stalls, handicrafts, artworks and more. Watch practiced hands demonstrate distinctly European traditions such as glass-blowing and woodcarving, and of course, try a steaming mug of Gluhwein, the mulled wine served in mugs uniquely designed for each individual Christmas market.
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1. Schloss Schönbrunn
With the dramatic backdrop of the Schönbrunn Palace to frame this Christmas market, it is undoubtedly one of the most photogenic and picturesque markets out there. Step into a postcard when you visit the stalls selling everything from warm, hearty food to home-made children's toys.
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2. Karlsplatz Christmas Market
This market leads visitors through lines of stalls to the Church of Saint Charles Borromeo, a gorgeous historic church that provides the perfect European background to your group photos. Enjoy this market's offering especially geared toward artworks and handicrafts, as well as local music.
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3. Maria Theresien-Platz Christmas Market
Squeezed between the beautiful Museum of Art, Heldentor Gates, and the Museum of Natural History, with the immense Maria Theresia Monument in its center, this market is one for the bucket list. This aesthetically impressive market has everything from mulled wine in beautiful local mugs, to unique local handicrafts and artworks such as glass products and pottery ceramics.
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4. Wintermarkt Riesenradplatz Christmas Market
A little different to the traditional Christmas market, this market is set by a Ferris Wheel and carousel, making it an obvious hit with the little ones. With a lively backdrop of live entertainment, enjoy food and beverages suitable for children and adults alike.
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5. Belvedere Christmas Market
With the Upper Belvedere Palace providing a stunning background, this market is a little smaller and particularly beloved by couples who walk through its elegant stalls sipping mulled wine and eating local Savoy food.
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Information about Christmas Markets in Vienna
| 📏 Average home size | 56 m² |
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| 💳 Highest rates | in December |
| 🛏️ Popular home types | Apartment rental and House rental |
| 🌡️ Hottest months | August and July |
| ❄️ Coldest months | -2 °C in January and February |
| 🌧️ Rainiest months | 15 rainy days in May and July |
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Christmas Markets in Vienna: frequently asked questions
How much do vacation rental cost per night for Christmas Markets in Vienna?
Nightly prices for vacation home rentals in Vienna can range from $364 to $428 and you can find discounts up to 10%!
Is it easy to find family or group accommodations for a Christmas Markets in Vienna?
On average, the size for vacation rental is 56 m² and can fit 4 on average which is great for medium-sized groups and families.
What are the most popular accommodations for Christmas Markets in Vienna?
Many families choose Apartment rental or House rental to book as a vacation rental for their Christmas Markets in Vienna.
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