Stephan’s cathedral area, Neubaugürtel above the Hesserdenkmal, and Am Hof. Between 19 market was held in 5 different locations, including Freyung, St. Parking construction helps to find the magicġst and 2nd world war brought tough times for the regularity of a Christmas market. In the beginning of the 20th century (1903) 128 stands were renewed and equipped with electric lighting. There was an exception made: Christmas market could stay. As funny as it sounds, the city decided they do not fit the image of a modern city. In 1872 by the decision of a local council fairs (today we would rather call them markets) were closed. So if we want to be really precise, the market we now visit on Rathausplatz is exactly 175 years old. It became a fixed relocation a year later, and was also given a name “Christkindlmarkt”. So in the 1842 the Christmas market was relocated to Am Hof. As there was also a regular market happening there, it is not a surprise that conflicts arose between the owners of the stalls. This market was closed in 1761 and then moved to Freyung in 1772. Cakes, gingerbreads and sweets were sold there. They would be set up on the 16/17 December and then closed on the 9th of January. However, books from the year 1600 (or 1601 – opinions are divided) are showing there were huts am Graben and Brandstätte (St. As they are sparse, we do not know when exactly the first Christmas market happened. But, fast forward to the 17th century and there they are. Medieval Vienna did not have Christmas markets – city’s accounts from that time do not show any revenue and costs in this context. There is a romantic story going around that the tradition of Christmas markets in Vienna is more than 600 years old. Is the tradition really over 6 centuries old? And then there are places where you can stuff yourself with food, wash it down with a glass of punch and buy some crafts. Even if it gets dark at 4 in the afternoon the glowing lights make you fell like in a fairy tale. An excellent day out was had and we both would recommend a visit to it.Welcome to the time of the year when the whole city smells of mulled wine and roasted chestnuts. Upon entering the Townhall on the left side my friend spotted a little place with a few tables to have a snack, “Felber” pastries on offer, so we had Apple strudel and Coffee.Īfter spending a good few hours at this market, we had decided to return back downtown. There is also an illuminated ice skating rink, and a nativity scene.Įverything you could wish was on offer here with traditional roast chestnut stalls and many selling usual treats like cream-filled pastries, doughnuts and pretzels along with hot drinks to warm you on a cold evening.Īs we wandered around the market we called into the Townhall and found it buzzing with Children whom seemed to be doing some craft classes in the various little “classrooms” excellent. To the right upon entry is a “kiddies” park with various rides to keep them happy and amused, my friend and I also notice a large Tree decorated with “Red” Hearts which lit up as darkness fell, beautiful. There are stalls a plenty, offering a wide variety of Christmas products, stalls selling toys, Christmas decorations, arts and crafts. Upon entering you cannot help but notice the backdrop of the Townhall and the large 30m high festively decorated Tree, beautifully decorated as befits this city market. This was our 3rd Christmas Market and the best of the three by far.We stayed for a few hours and had festive snacks and plenty of Glühwein that warmed us up no end.If your ever in Vienna in the Christmas period and you are looking for a Christmas Market'this is the one to visit.Very easy to find from the tram stop at Rathausplatz Burgtheater it's a minute's walk.(This is my first review of the Christmas Markets at Rathausplatz).Ĭhristkindlmarkt, Vienna’s main Christmas market takes place at the Rathausplatz. With amusement ride's for the children and a superb ice rink and lot's more attractions and as mentioned above magnificent light feature's throughout the Christmas Market its a magical place to visit. This Christmas Market is breathtaking with its assorted Christmas stalls that sell many festive gifts.There are lots of stall's offering Glühwein and festive snacks and is a great place to spend a few hours. Located on Rathausplatz'this is a magical place to visit for the adults and children as it encapsulates the Christmas spirit with its amazing Christmas decorations and all its illuminations. The Christmas Market in Rathausplatz is in my opinion the best Christmas Market that we visited in Vienna on our six day holiday to this amazing city and I would say its the best Christmas Market in Europe.
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