„It’s the most wonderful time of the year…“ The best Vienna locations for pre-Christmas mood and Punch:
November 28th, 2013
For romantics: Christmas market in the Park!
Probably, the most idyllic Christmas market, with arts and crafts, in the romantic atmosphere of Türkenschanzpark.
Up to December 24th, Türkenschanzpark, 1180 (entrance Peter Jordan Straße - corner Dänenstraße )
Monday - Friday: 3pm – 10pm
Saturday, Sunday: 12pm – 10pm
December 24th: 12pm - 3pm
For families: Flower gardens of Hirschstetten: Christmas installations and Advent market
Want to find out, how Christmas in English-speaking countries looks like? Then come over and enjoy X-mas installations, placed into the glass-houses, from England, Canada and Australia. Dive into Christmas world back into Victorian times and then back to traditional Christmas of Down Under.
Up to December 22nd, Quadenstraße 15, 1220.
Thursday - Sunday: 10am -8pm
To go with friends: Christmas village in the old AKH
Hidden from the outside streets, in the beautiful park of the former Vienna hospital, this almost real Christmas village is a paradise of bright lights and colors, festive sounds and enticing aromas ... an absolute must!
Up to December 23d, Altes AKH, Universitätscampus - Hof 1, Alserstraße / Spitalgasse, 1090
Monday - Friday: 2pm – 10pm,
Saturday - Sunday: 11am – 10pm.
Back into imperial times: Christmas village of Belvedere Palace
Make a short trip back in time: charming ambience of baroque Palace, amazing decorations and presents to die for are waiting for you.
Up to December 23d, Prinz Eugen-Straße 27, 1030
Monday - Friday: 11am – 9pm
Saturday - Sunday: 10am – 9pm
For young and for-ever-young, but also for after-work-punch: Christmas market at Spittelberg
In the small and so authentic streets at the feet of Viennese Biedermeier houses you’ll find more than 100 arts&crafts sellers and numerous shops, where unusual gifts could be found.
Up to December 23rd, Spittelberggasse 3
Monday - Thursday: 2pm - 9pm
Friday: 2pm - 9.30pm
Saturday: 10am – 9.30pm
Sunday: 10am – 9pm
With style and the feeling of luxury: Palace Coburg Winter days Programme
Palace Coburg Winter Days are presented for the first time this year. Enjoy roasting marshmallows over a fire, with Eggnog or a Chilli-Cherry Punch in the winter garden in front of the festively illuminated Palace. Cosy blankets, outdoor heaters, open fire and one-of-a-kind culinary treats make it just perfect.
Up to December 20th, Coburgbastei 4, 1010
Every Thursday and Friday from 4pm.