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Nov 14, 2020 · A TV movie about a violinist who finds love and inspiration in Vienna. See cast, crew, reviews, trivia, soundtrack and more on IMDb.
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- Drama, Romance
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- 2020-11-14
- The Christmas Markets
- Christmas Lights
- Events and Activities
- Local Traditions
- Food and Drink
- Christmas Weather
- Shopping Tips
- Public Transport
- Location Map
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(The Christmas market on Karlsplatz) Many people visit Vienna at this time of the year for the Christmas markets, which are simply lovely. Expect the 2024 markets to start openingaround mid-November. A couple of big ones have already named the 15th or 16th as the day they begin serving the mulled wine and pastries. The famous Christkindlmarkt and a...
(Christmas lights on the Graben) All the main shopping streets put on a Christmas display and, of course, many large stores and hotels do so, too. In terms of colours, Vienna tends not to do gaudy and garish. So expect plenty of classic whites, reds and greens, often with a touch of “alternative” thrown in. The lights typically go on sometime in th...
Most museums, palaces and other attractions stay open throughout the Christmas period and I have special pages for November and Decemberactivities. But the seasonal highlights include:
(The traditional tree and real candles) As Vienna becomes ever more multicultural, it’s tricky to talk about pervasive Christmas traditions. But the big moment of celebration definitely remains Christmas Eve (Heiligenabend). A “traditional” Christmas for a Viennese family might look like this: Sometime in the afternoon of December 24th, a handy rel...
(Doughnuts and pastries) As you wander the streets of Vienna in winter, you find numerous little Maronistand booths selling roast chestnuts and potato-based snacks (like wedges). These add to the old-fashioned flair of Christmas markets, together with the many stands selling Christmas punchin a myriad of varieties. Consumption of chestnuts and punc...
(Um…snow) The chances of it actually snowing on Christmas Day are revealed here. Don’t get your hopes up, though. And pack those thermal socks you got last Christmas, but never dared wear. Even if we have yet another mild winter, it gets rather chilly when the sun goes down. Which makes a warming mug of punch at a market even more attractive. Decem...
(Jams for sale) The 25th and 26th of December are public holidays, so nearly all stores close on those days. Even those that normally open on Sundays and holidays may be closed (see herefor general info on opening times in Vienna). Despite it being the most important day for family celebrations, the 24th is not a public holiday. However, many (most...
Trains, buses and trams run normally across the Christmas period, but with slightly reduced timetables on selected days. For full details, see the Christmas travelarticle. Even reduced timetables in Vienna still make a lot of visitors envious, so you need not worry about getting around.
All the key Christmas locations mentioned above appear on this map: And just to finish off this little guide to Christmas in Vienna…
“Frohe Weihnachten” (Merry Christmas)“Alles Gute im neuen Jahr” or “guten Rutsch” (Happy New Year)“Prost” (Cheers!)“Mein Bauch wird gleich platzen wenn ich noch ein Weihnachtskeks esse” (if I eat another Christmas biscuit, my stomach will explode)Plan your seasonal trip to Vienna with this guide to the best Christmas markets, concerts, lights, exhibitions and activities. Find out how to enjoy the local traditions, food, drink and shopping in the festive city.
Discover the enchanting side of Vienna in winter, with Christmas markets, sparkling lights, and the New Year's Concert by the Vienna Philharmonic. Find out more about the attractions, events, and tips for a magical Christmas and New Year's Eve in Vienna.
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- Take a photo at Belvedere. (Upper Belvedere palace, lake and market) This is missed by most people, but an absolute must in my opinion. Which is why I put it at the top of this list.
- Visit a Christmas market. (The Christmas market on the historical Freyung square) This is why most people visit in the first place. Vienna’s numerous Christmas markets open from mid-November and make you believe the world’s a better place than news broadcasts and social media might suggest.
- Drink Weihnachtspunsch. (Souvenir punch mugs from Belvedere) A fine idea for the aforementioned steaming mug of something warm is Weihnachtspunsch (Christmas punch): the drink comes in dozens of flavours and keeps the chill at bay on a cold winter’s evening.
- Listen to an advent concert. (Stephansdom cathedral, which has a Christmas market alongside, also hosts advent concerts) Vienna fills with the sound of Advent concerts in December, including “Strauss and Mozart” performances designed to offer a taste of light classical Viennese music for visitors.
- Visit Hofburg Palace. There are many Christmas markets dotted around the city of Vienna through the month of December and one of the best starting points is to visit Hofburg Palace with the few Christmas stalls at the entrance (we’ll save the best Christmas Market in Vienna for later – you’ve gotta work up towards it!)
- Visit the Giant Christmas Bow. Whilst you make your way around the Innere Stadt (1st District) in Vienna there is plenty to see and do and the best way to experience central Vienna is of course on foot so you can take it all in.
- Visit Demel Bakery. This 1786 tea salon has built a name for itself as one of the finest tea houses in Vienna. They serve specialty cakes, tea, coffee, and a limited cafe style menu.
- Step Inside the Vienna State Opera House. Still within the Innere Stadt, be sure to make your way to the Vienna State Opera House for a behind the scenes tour – priced at a fair 9€ and available on the hour (check the website for an update of tour times as they vary depending on performances).
Jun 5, 2023 · Discover the festive atmosphere and activities in Vienna during the end of the year. Learn about the history and locations of Christmas markets, lights, concerts, and events in the city.
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Oct 26, 2018 · Vienna is absolutely magical at Christmastime – and that’s not just the Weihnachtspunsch talking. Walking down Vienna’s historic cobblestone streets past glittering palaces evokes memories of long-gone Queens, Kings, Hapsburgs, Monarchs, Ottomans, composers, and musicians.
