Away from the tourist trails and crowds, we have put together an overview of the coziest and most beautiful Christmas markets in Vienna. Here you will find the Christmas experience that makes the Advent season so special in a relaxed atmosphere. Whether you want to make children's eyes light up or are looking for a particularly romantic setting for your date - at these Christmas markets you will experience Vienna with a difference.
Princely Christmas at the Liechtenstein Garden Palace, Fürstengasse 1, 1090 Vienna
For the second time, the gates of Gartenpalais Liechtensteins are opening to the public, as this very special Christmas market in Vienna has only been held in the courtyard and park of the palace since 2021. princely garden palace. Against the breathtaking backdrop of the Palais der Liechtenstein family you can feel the Christmas flair of a special kind. Around 25 exhibitors will delight you with traditional local handicrafts, among which you are sure to find the ideal Christmas present for your loved ones. Delicacies such as punch, mulled wine, Feuerzangenbowle and culinary delights such as roasted almonds and Austrian delicacies invite you to enjoy the Christmas atmosphere. Linger and enjoy in. A different way to experience Vienna!
Our Christmas market insider tip: Thanks to its romantic setting, this market is particularly suitable for (fresh) lovers.
Christmas in the forest in the Vienna Prater, Rustenschacherallee 9, 1020
A visit to the Vienna Prater is like a trip to the Winter Wonderlandat one of the most beautiful Christmas markets in Vienna! Let yourself be enchanted by a Christmassy backdrop with small huts and selected stalls that you won't find anywhere else in the city - experience Vienna in a different way here. Numerous delicacies as well as decorations and handicrafts from Austria await you in a cozy atmosphere. Workshopswhere you can learn how to make your own candles or Christmas tree decorations will really get you in the Christmas spirit. We recommend all Christmas lovers: Register early for your preferred date, because this Christmas market is so exclusive and hidden that you can't get there without registering!
Tip for all companies: Christmas in the forest offers company celebrations in a private and relaxed atmosphere. Between Christmas huts and with hot punch you not only get closer to colleagues or business partners professionally, but also on a personal level.
Medieval Advent market at the Museum of Military History, Arsenal, 1030
This is the Christmas market in Vienna that takes you on a Time travel with you! Just like at a medieval market, jugglers, musicians, traders and craftsmen from a bygone era await you. It's not just the goods and stalls that have a medieval feel to them, the traders are also in medieval style. Style of the Middle Ages and round off your journey through time. Special highlights are the Fire shows and fencing displays and possibly also a Krampus runwhich is still to be confirmed by the organizers.
A real Insider tip is that the Museum of Military History is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the days of the event under the motto "War belongs in a museum" and admission is free.
Christmas in the Bohemian Prater, 1100 Vienna
In the Bohemian Prater, the cultural association invites you to the so-called Gourmet meeting a treat for all those who love spicy punch and Christmas gingerbread, chestnuts and much more. What makes this Christmas market in Vienna's Bohemian Prater so special? All proceeds are donated to a donated to a good cause and thus benefits the homeless in Favoriten. A real highlight of this Christmas market in Vienna are its guests and the supporting program: Kurt Elsasser presents his Silver disk and many other artists will be on site to talk to guests.
Our tip for younger guests: The oldest carousel in Europe is in operation in the Bohemian Prater.
A children's fairy tale comes true at the Altes AKH, Spitalgasse 2, 1090
Located in the middle of the so-called "old AKH", the former Viennese hospital, is one of the most child-friendly Christmas markets in Vienna, a highlight for all ages. In the amusement park, the little ones can expect a colorful world full of adventure - from the train and carousel to the balloon ride. Young and old alike particularly marvel at the eleven-metre-high toboggan tree, a Christmas tree made entirely of wooden toboggans.
The Highlight While the adults enjoy a hot punch or shop for Christmas presents at the many art market stalls, children can experience the Christmas market's supporting program. The program includes magic shows, interactive fairy tales, Punch and Judy shows, a Christmas bakery or the children's university, where children can Uni-Air can get a taste of it.
With these Tips and secret Christmas market locations we wish you a magical Christmas season. Let the fragrant spices, warm lights and beguiling smells pamper your senses and enjoy the Advent season with your loved ones. Experience Christmas in Vienna in a different way!
