Best Christmas Markets 2023 in Vienna: dates, times

Always beautiful, during the month of December the capital of Austria It is the perfect setting for a magical christmas.

The first Sunday after November 25 begins the season of Advent, or what is the same, the month of preparation for the Christmas, Which Austria becomes a 30 day period for live the most endearing traditions of the year.

Although you can enjoy a unique atmosphere throughout the country, Vienna shows off its status as capital.

Christmas markets 2023 in Vienna, dates and times

Its squares become charming christmas markets, its streets are illuminated in a special way and the Viennese recover their oldest traditions.

El Christkindlmarkt traditional Christmas market is the most important, and you find it in the Town Hall Square.

The dates of the Christkindlmarkt market this year 2023 are from November 11 to December 26, with schedules from 10 a.m. to 22 p.m., and on December 24, until 19 p.m.

Another notable market in Vienna is the craft market in the Plaza de San Carlos, which is open from November 24 to December 23, with schedules of 12 to 20 hours.

Meanwhile, in the Schönbrunn Palace courtyard you have other christmas market, from November 18 to December 26, with hours from 10 a.m. to 21 p.m.

From December 27 to January 4, this market changes its configuration and becomes New Year's Market, with hours from 10 a.m. to 18 p.m.

Here you have more information about other Christmas markets that you can also visit in vienna.

Christmas traditions in Vienna

When it comes to Christmas traditions in Vienna, you should know that December 5 is the day of Krampus, the diabolical character who visits children who have not behaved very well,

Despite his disturbing appearance (hairy, black and dressed in chains), he is one of the most anticipated characters for the little ones (and those who are not so little anymore...).

Just one day later Krampus is replaced by San Nicolás, which distributes mandarin oranges, nuts and chocolates to the houses.

And if sweets are a real attraction throughout the year in Vienna, During and Advent The aroma of pastries reaches every corner.

In practically all houses they begin to prepare the Vanilla crescents: Vanilla cookies in the shape of a half moon, and you will not find a more typical sweet these days.

If you want to learn how to prepare these cookies and other typical Austrian sweets, such as Kipferl, Nusstaler or the traditional cinnamon slices, here you can consult the best proposals about Austria and always be aware of the most original ideas

You don't always have the opportunity to immerse yourself in a fairy tale setting, so being in Vienna must walk without fear of the cold.

El Schönbrunn palace, former residence of the emperor; the one of Hofburg, to remember the life of the imperial family, or that of Belvedere, which today houses the Austria Gallery, are just a sample of the splendor of the city.

Along with them, the Museum quarter or the Opera. And between each other, to make a stop along the way, always ready an excellent coffee or the Heurigen, typical Austrian taverns.

Few cities offer a so lovely christmas atmosphere like the one that can be enjoyed in Vienna these days before Christmas.

December in the capital of Austria It is the countdown of a magical story that must be experienced, at least once.