Christmas markets in Vienna 2026.
All 18 Markets with dates, opening hours and directions. Which ones are already open, which stay until January, and when they close on 24 December.
Dates and opening hours according to the Marktamt of the City of Vienna (press release of 29 October 2026) and the organisers. No guarantee.
Which Christmas market suits you?
In Advent, Vienna has more Christmas markets than almost any other city. In 2026 there are 18, from the big Christkindlmärkte in front of the Rathaus and Schloss to small Advent markets in the neighbourhood (Grätzl). The first ones open on 6 November, most on 13 November. Some stay open until 6 January 2027.
Opening calendar 2026: which market is already open?
- Since 6 November: Stephansplatz, Schloss Schönbrunn, Fußgängerzone Favoriten, Meidlinger Platzl, Franz-Jonas-Platz
- From 12 November: Blumengärten Hirschstetten (Thu – Sun)
- From 13 November: Rathausplatz, Spittelberg, Art Advent Karlsplatz, Am Hof, Schwarzenbergplatz, Uni-Campus Altes AKH, Türkenschanzpark
- From 14 November: Altwiener Markt Freyung
- From 20 November: K&K Markt Belvedere, Maria-Theresien-Platz, Riesenradplatz Prater
- From 28 November: Böhmischer Prater
What a mug (Häferl) of punch costs at each market is in our Punch check 2026. Readers can also report prices there themselves.
The classics in the city centre
The Wiener Christkindlmarkt am Rathausplatz is the city's best-known Christmas market: illuminated trees in the Rathauspark, lots of stalls and open daily until 10 pm. Right in front of the Stephansdom is the market at Stephansplatz, which has been open since 6 November. Things are quieter and more traditional at the Altwiener Christkindlmarkt auf der Freyung and at the Am Hof market, one of the oldest squares in Vienna. Between the Kunsthistorisches and Naturhistorisches Museum stands the Christmas village at Maria-Theresien-Platz.
Crafts and scenery
If you are looking for gifts, Spittelberg is the place: handicrafts in the narrow Biedermeier lanes of the 7th district. The Art Advent am Karlsplatz in front of the Karlskirche focuses on art and design. The most beautiful backdrops belong to the market in front of Schloss Schönbrunn in the Ehrenhof (courtyard) and the K&K Weihnachtsmarkt in front of the Upper Belvedere. New in 2026 is the Weihnachtszauber at Schwarzenbergplatz by the Hochstrahlbrunnen.
Punch after work
In the evening, many people meet in the Christmas village at the Uni-Campus Altes AKH, which is open until 11 pm from Thursday to Saturday. The Christmas market in the Türkenschanzpark in the 18th district is a little greener. If you want to combine lights and the Ferris wheel, head to the winter market at the Riesenradplatz in the Prater.
Advent markets in the districts
Away from the city centre there are smaller markets with fewer crowds: in the Fußgängerzone Favoriten, at the Meidlinger Platzl, at Franz-Jonas-Platz in Floridsdorf and in the Böhmischer Prater on the Laaer Berg. The Blumengärten Hirschstetten combine a Christmas exhibition and an Advent market, and it is only open from Thursday to Sunday.
After Christmas and on New Year's Eve
Most markets close on 23, 24 or 26 December. Schönbrunn and the Riesenradplatz in the Prater stay open longer, until 6 January, as does the market at the Belvedere, until 31 December. On New Year's Eve, the party at the Riesenradplatz goes on until 2 am.
Tips for your visit
- On weekday afternoons the big markets are much quieter than at weekends and in the evening.
- Travel by public transport: Almost all markets are right next to a U-Bahn or tram stop. The nearest stop is listed for each market.
- Plan for the mug deposit: Punch and mulled wine usually come in mugs with a deposit. If you return the mug, you get your deposit back.
- Christmas Eve: On 24 December, most markets close as early as the afternoon.
Frequently asked questions.
Which Christmas markets in Vienna are already open?
Open since 6 November are Stephansplatz, Schloss Schönbrunn, the Fußgängerzone Favoriten, the Meidlinger Platzl and Franz-Jonas-Platz. Hirschstetten follows on 12 November; Rathausplatz, Spittelberg, Karlsplatz, Am Hof, Schwarzenbergplatz, Altes AKH and Türkenschanzpark on 13 November. Freyung opens on 14 November; Belvedere, Maria-Theresien-Platz and Riesenradplatz on 20 November.
Is there a Christmas market in Stammersdorf?
Yes, a small one. The association Stammersdorf Aktiv organises an Advent market in and in front of the Kulturzentrum Stammersdorf (Karl-Lothringer-Straße 26, 1210 Wien), so far on three days around 8 December. The dates for 2026 have not yet been published; we will add them.
When do the Christmas markets in Vienna open in 2026?
The first markets open on Friday, 6 November 2026: Stephansplatz, Schloss Schönbrunn, Favoriten, Meidlinger Platzl and Franz-Jonas-Platz. The Christkindlmarkt at Rathausplatz, Spittelberg, Karlsplatz and Am Hof follow on 13 November.
Which Christmas market in Vienna is the biggest?
The Wiener Christkindlmarkt at Rathausplatz is the best-known and biggest market in the city. It is open from 13 November to 26 December 2026, daily from 10 am to 10 pm.
Which Christmas markets are still open after Christmas?
Schloss Schönbrunn and the Riesenradplatz in the Prater stay open until 6 January 2027, the K&K Markt at the Belvedere until 31 December. Rathausplatz, Schwarzenbergplatz and Maria-Theresien-Platz are open until 26 December.
Are the Christmas markets open on 24 December?
Many markets have shorter opening hours on Christmas Eve, usually until 4 or 5 pm, Rathausplatz until 6:30 pm. The exact times are listed for each market.
Does it cost anything to enter the Christmas markets?
No, the Christmas markets on public squares in Vienna are freely accessible. You only pay for what you buy at the stalls.
Where does the information come from?
Dates and opening hours according to the Marktamt of the City of Vienna (press release of 29 October 2026) and the organisers' websites. No guarantee; short-notice changes are possible.