The Magic of Christmas Markets

Arrival in Vienna and transfer to the hotel. In the evening, departure to visit the Spittelberg market, located in this old quarter of baroque houses from the 17th century. The houses with various decorations and handicrafts are alternated with typical food and drinks, such as Glühwein, hot spiced wine, or Punsch. Do not miss the chance to try them. Accommodation.

Prepare to discover the true meaning of Christmas by visiting markets set up in various parts of the city. Start at Schönbrunn Palace, the Weihnachtsmarkt Schloss Schönbrunn, installed in the entrance square and presided over by a large fir tree in the center, around which decorative, craft and gastronomic houses are distributed. Return to the city center. The first stop will be Am Hof Square, where one of the oldest Christmas markets in the city has been held since 1842. It is ideal for finding gingerbread, honey, wax or wool clothing specialties, wooden toys and various antiques. From this square, continue to the parallel Freyung square to visit the Altwiener Christkindlmarkt, surrounded by several palaces and offering Christmas decorations, wicker baskets and caskets, ceramics, textiles, waxes and candles, soaps and cosmetics. Continue to Karlsplatz, where the imposing Church of St. Charles stands. Here you can enjoy the city’s most artistic market, Art Advent - Kunst & Handwerk am Karlsplatz. Daily concerts and a wide range of handcrafted products from local artists are offered, from ornaments to soaps, glass creations, natural cosmetics, kitchen items and wooden toys. It is the only market with certified organic gastronomy. Finish the tour at the most famous market, Christkindlmarkt am Rathausplatz. With the imposing City Hall as a backdrop, it is the main meeting point for locals and visitors. The impressive Adventkranz with its four candles welcomes visitors. Throughout the park, small houses offer all kinds of decorations, Nativity figures, scarves and hats, music and gifts, as well as an extensive culinary offer with soups in bread, sausages, baked potatoes and sweets such as fruit in chocolate, baked apples, buns with cream, hot spiced wine and punsch. Accommodation.

Free day at leisure to enjoy the city and more Christmas markets, such as Weihnachtsdorf Maria Theresien Platz, between the Museums of Fine Arts and Natural History; Adventmarkt Blumengärten Hirschtetten, located outside the center in the Botanical Garden of Hirschtetten, where the market is presented each year under a different theme; or the St. Stephen’s Cathedral Market at Stephansplatz. Accommodation.

Breakfast at the hotel and transfer to Vienna Airport.