Christmas in Vienna

Christmas in Vienna - A magical Christmas market
Whatever the season, a Vienna short break makes for a memorable romantic experience that is simply unbeatable during the colourful festive period. Christmas in Vienna is a unique occasion that offers tremendous highlights for lovers of art and culture and of course, shopping for Christmas gifts is a truly rewarding experience. The city is transformed into an enchanting medieval marketplace with hundreds of traditional stalls offering hand crafted goods and delicious pastries and chocolates. Enjoy browsing for special one off gifts to the soothing sounds of classical music, fairground side show attractions and the tempting aroma of mulled wine and freshly roasted chestnuts.

Christmas in Vienna - A festive season full of high brow culture
Unique festive events and concerts are what make a Christmas city break in Vienna so extra special, highlighting its incredible cultural heritage and timeless glamour. An evening listening to the iconic Viennese Boys Choir is a quintessential Christmas experience that should not be missed. These festive concerts are exceedingly popular and pre booking is essential. The Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra and Vienna State Opera have busy festive seasons and nightly performances attract capacity crowds. The spectacular surroundings of the imperial Schonbrunn Palace is a venue fit for elegant world class concerts which take place each night during Christmas and culminate in dazzling pyrotechnics that vividly illuminate the night sky.

Christmas in Vienna - Tour the city by romantic horse drawn carriage
Celebrate traditional Christmas mass at the ornate St Stephen's Cathedral which also hosts a series of spectacular choral concerts most evenings. Outside the cathedral jump in an elegant horse drawn carriage for a romantic tour of the city and which is undeniably the best way to soak up the festive spirit and atmosphere of downtown Vienna. Just as compelling during Christmas in Vienna is a visit to the famous Prater Park funfair, which is an age old tradition for the Viennese. Enjoy historic carousels and the Victorian ferris wheel along with modern high adrenaline rollercoaster’s that will surely excite all thrill seekers, young and old.