The Viennese Advent markets

Arts and crafts and Christmas kitsch, a children’s railway and singing choirs. The markets in the capital couldn’t be more different. Yet they all have one thing in common: a great atmosphere.
 

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    Vienna’s Christmas Dream on Rathausplatz

    The famous Vienna Christmas Market is open from 19 November to 26 December 2022. Besides a wintery sea of lights and various nativity scenes, crafts, kitsch and a new sustainability concept await you. You don’t need to worry about your physical well-being as there is plenty of mulled wine, punch and sumptuous food. Yes, at least once a year you have see this. 

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    Christmas market on Spittelberg

    The Spittelberg Christmas market is the classic amonst the "alternative" markets: From November 11 to December 23, 2022, you can meander through romantic alleys, marvel at precious handicrafts and watch artists at work. 

     

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    Schönbrunn Palace Christmas market

    The cheery Advent season from 19 November, 2022 to 4 January, 2023: in front of the most impressive palace backdrop in Austria, you are surrounded by choral singing and lovingly decorated stalls, where you will find traditional wood carvings, hand-painted Christmas tree baubles and much more.

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    Christmas village campus University of Vienna

    From 11 November to 23 December 2022, the true Viennese Christmas is celebrated in the grounds of the old general hospital, now part of the university campus. Off the beaten track you can sip a glass of punch or mulled wine in a relaxed atmosphere, while children enjoy a ride on the carousel or the Christmas railway.

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    Christmas Village Belvedere Palace

    A cup of mulled wine after a visit to the Belvedere? Count me in! From 18 November to 23 December 2022 the elegant backdrop of the Belvedere is transformed into a romantic Christmas village, wrapped in the glow of lights. You won't have to look far for unique handicrafts and Viennese moments of pleasure.

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