Market · Rathausplatz, Vienna

Wiener Christkindlmarkt

Wiener Christkindlmarkt
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The Wiener Christkindlmarkt fills Rathausplatz with wooden stalls selling crafts, ornaments and food. Visitors come for mulled wine, sausages and the large Christmas tree. Look for the ice rink and evening illuminations.

Updated September 27, 2026On day 1 of Christmas Markets: Vienna, Salzburg, Prague and Dresden

Visiting Wiener Christkindlmarkt: what to know

Tickets
Free entry.
Time needed
1 to 2 hours.
Best time
Evenings from late November to December 24.
Getting there
U2 subway to Rathaus station.

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How Wiener Christkindlmarkt fits into a day.
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  2. 12:00Café CentralInnere Stadt
  3. 14:00HofburgInnere Stadt
  4. 17:00Wiener ChristkindlmarktRathausplatz
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Wiener Christkindlmarkt FAQs

When is the Wiener Christkindlmarkt open?

It runs from mid-November to December 24 each year. Exact dates vary slightly by season.

Is the market crowded?

Yes, especially on weekends and evenings. Weekday mornings are quieter.

What food is served at the stalls?

Typical items include sausages, pretzels, gingerbread and mulled wine.

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