The historic Christmas market in Vienna, Austria, has been around for around seven centuries. The Christmas market in Vienna is magically beautiful and enchants visitors with its tantalising aromas of local food and its sea of lights.

Vienna is always worth a visit, but the Christmas market is something you have to see.
More about the famous Viennese Christmas market and why it is so special.

You can feel the history. The air is full of delicious smells and the atmosphere is enchanting. The Vienna Christmas market is a journey into another world, even for Germans who are used to Christmas markets. The Christmas market in Vienna is particularly impressive because of its size.

As early as the 12th century, locals flocked there at Christmas time to experience the unique atmosphere. As in most cities in Germany, the Christmas market takes place from mid-November to 24 December.

Around 140 stalls are set up directly in front of the town hall and music is played, attracting around three million visitors from all over the world every year.

In front of the town hall there is an information stand where you can buy a map of the market as well as postcards, advent calendars and souvenirs.

The map shows the goods of the individual stands sorted by category in different colours. There are categories such as toys, arts and crafts, etc.
There are numerous goods of the highest quality, but this also has its price here. There is handmade glassware, hand-carved nativity figures and ceramics.

As at the German Christmas markets, it is particularly lively at the weekends. Even the wintry weather doesn't put visitors off, but drives them to the numerous mulled wine stands. For those who don't want to drink mulled wine, there is a selection of delicious berry teas.
Of course, there is also plenty to eat: There are plenty of chips, potato pancakes and bratwurst, as well as typical Viennese specialities.

Various nativity scenes are set up under the canopy of the town hall. Throughout the year, Austrian artists work on exhibiting something special. Inside the town hall you will find baked goods and works of art by smaller artists.

Of course, the giant Christmas tree with the life-size nativity scene, which is donated by a different region of the country every year, is also a must.

There is also fun for the children: the park adjoining the Christmas market is decorated with all kinds of festive motifs and lights. The post office there receives letters and wish lists for Father Christmas and offers pony rides.