The best-known and largest market in the city, with illuminated trees in the Rathauspark and open until 22:00 every day. It gets very busy at weekends and in the evenings; weekday afternoons are quieter.
13 Nov – 26 Dec 2026Opening hours 2026
| daily | 10:00–22:00 |
| 24 Dec | 10:00–18:30 |
PricesHow much is the punch?
| Price per mug 2026 | not yet published; the organiser had not replied by 10 Nov (MeinBezirk) |
| Price per mug 2024 (for comparison) | 5,00 – €8.50 (vienna.at, 6 Dec 2024) |
| Mug deposit 2024 | €5.00 (vienna.at) |
You will find all prices for every market, and the board where you can report prices yourself, in the Punch Check 2026.
Getting thereHow to get there
Address: Rathausplatz, 1010 Vienna
Public transport: U2 Rathaus, tram 1, 71, D Rathausplatz/Burgtheater
NearbyMore markets in the area
- Christmas Village Uni-Campus (Altes AKH)
1090 Alsergrund0.6 km - Old Viennese Christkindlmarkt Freyung
1010 Innere Stadt0.6 km - Christmas Village Maria-Theresien-Platz
1010 Innere Stadt0.7 km
Good to knowFrequently asked questions
When is the Vienna Christkindlmarkt at Rathausplatz open in 2026?
13 Nov – 26 Dec 2026. Opening hours: daily 10:00–22:00; 24 Dec 10:00–18:30.
Is the Vienna Christkindlmarkt at Rathausplatz open on 24 December?
Yes, on 24 December from 10:00–18:30.
How do I get to the Vienna Christkindlmarkt at Rathausplatz?
By public transport: U2 Rathaus, tram 1, 71, D Rathausplatz/Burgtheater. Address: Rathausplatz, 1010 Vienna.
As of 10 November 2026. Dates and opening hours according to the organisers, prices with source. No liability for accuracy. Cover image: illustrative image.