I LOVE Christmas. While I don’t think anything can beat Christmas in NYC, Christmastime in Vienna was pretty cool too. The city is decorated and of course, you’ll find Christmas markets all over town. This means you won’t run out of chances to sip mulled wine while you peruse some of the goods that the vendors are offering.
The biggest (and most touristy) one you’ll definitely want to check out is the Wiener Christkindlmarkt at Rathausplatz. Most of the stalls offer the same things, just like the other markets: ornaments, pastries, incense, candles, etc., but it feels very festive.
Christmas Market at Rathausplatz, ViennaPeople lining up for mulled wineRathaus (Vienna Town Hall)Glass figurines/ornaments at Wiener ChristkindlmarktChocolate fondue at Wiener Christkindlmarkt
Of course, if crowds aren’t your thing, there are smaller ones that you can visit:
Christmas Market at KarlskirscheChristmas Market at the SchonbrunnHoney candles at the Schonbrunn Christmas MarketChristmas Market at StephansdomChocolate being sold at a very festive stall at the Christmas Markets by the BelvedereOrnaments at the Christmas Markets at the BelvedereCheese (third one from the left is one made of hay flowers) at the Christmas Markets at the BelvedereAlt Wiener Christmas MarketLive band at the Alt Wiener Christmas MarketThis is me double fisting some mulled wine at the Freyung Christmas Market, which is right next door to Alt Wiener (PC: Yan Lu)
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