Immerse yourself in the ambiance of Christmas in Vienna through the festive sights, sounds, flavors, and customs. Various Christmas markets transform the city starting in the middle of November and continuing into December. You can find delicious food, unique décor for different seasons, and arts and crafts at these markets. Goulash soup, roasted almonds, toffee apples, melting cheese, fried sausages, and perfumed candles and soaps fill the air in Vienna. A cup of Weihnachtspunsch, a hot Christmas punch, is also available to guests. The city is full of lights, and there are various things to do, including Advent concerts.
Christmas Traditions in Vienna
Some of the most popular Christmas customs in Vienna are as follows:
Christmas Markets
The Christmas markets in Vienna attract a large number of tourists every year around this time. You may get delicious food, unique decorations for different seasons, and arts and crafts at these markets. The Christkindlmarkt on the Rathausplatz, Karlsplatz, Schönbrunn, Freyung, Am Hof, Maria-Theresien-Platz, Belvedere, Spittelberg, Stephansplatz, and Altes AKH are among the most important marketplaces in Vienna.
Advent Concerts
In December, Vienna comes alive with the enchanting melody of Advent concerts. Concertgoers may sample some gentle classical Viennese music at these events at Christmas.
Weihnachtspunsch (Christmas Punch)
To go with that hot cup of something toasty, I recommend Weihnachtspunsch, often known as Christmas Punch. This wintertime beverage, which is available in an array of flavors, is the perfect way to quench your thirst. You may also find alternatives to alcohol.
Adventkranz (Advent Wreath)
Another beautiful Austrian Christmas custom is the lighting of the Adventkranz, a wreath made of fir branches that holds four big candles. Each Sunday, the next candle is lit to mark the weeks until Christmas in Vienna.
Culinary Delights
“Culinary temptation” has become a fine art form at the usual Christmas market in Vienna. Some common sweets include fruit wrapped in chocolate, almonds that have been roasted or caramelized, lebkuchen, countless pastries, and many kinds of pretzels in this city.
Photo Opportunity at Belvedere
A little lake fronts the Baroque Upper Belvedere mansion, and the structure and its reflection take on a distinct quality in the evening. This is especially true when the sky takes on a twilight blue color and the lights come on, creating a scene out of a storybook.
