a lovely feeling especially it´s nice to skate when it´s snowing. there will be a skating rink for those who love to warm up in an open air which will only open on Jan 19 - Ma. This is a favorite drink as such because it warms up the body from the minus temperature especially in the evening or when the snow is all over the town.Īfter the Advent Markt. Locals meet friends for a Glühwein, a hot punch which is a mixture of wine, juice and different spices. In the modern times, the Viennese Christmas markets still maintained its old-age tradition, and the most visited Market is the one from the City Hall.Įvery year, there are about 3 Million visitors who come here. The biggest traditional Christkindl Markt is the one at the Rathaus (City Hall) with 155 Stalls. In almost all viennese plazas you will find one. This year, Vienna Officials listed 21 Markets all over the city with 995 stalls opened. Stalls were erected and the locals, artisans and farmers sold their homemade products, food, bakeries and lots of drinks to the public. Did you know that this tradition goes back to the Middle Ages? Back then, the locals were allowed by the King to open-up a market to enhance more Christmas spirit. image source: Ī very old tradition open its door to the world.The Christkindl Markt (Christmas Market or the Advent Market ) in Vienna from Nov.17 - Dec. The Museumsquarter galleries are surrounded by the edgy Street Art Passage, for fans of graffiti.Rathaus Christkindl Market. It’s on the site of the old Hapsburg Stables. The district is a cluster of old master and contemporary art collections in a “culture plaza” teeming with shops and cafes. Opened in 2001, the Museum Quarter is dubbed Vienna’s “urban living room.” It also boasts masterworks by Egon Schiele and Oskar Kokoschka, two important Expressionist painters.Īlternatively, head to the Museumsquartier in Vienna. Its main claim to fame is the world’s largest collection of Gustav Klimt paintings, including the world famous The Kiss. The Belvedere’s a haven of Baroque and Austrian art from the 19th and 20th centuries. So if you’ll only make one “art stop,” this is the place to choose. It’s definitely my favorite museum in Vienna. The Belvedere Palace houses one of Europe’s most important museums. You escape the cold and admire great art. Vienna’s world class museums are some of the best things to do in the winter time.

Gustav Klimt, The Kiss, 1907-08 - in the Belvedere Palaceģ. Plan to eat lunch at the Christmas Market.

You’ll want to check out the lavish stucco and gold rooms in the palace itself and the extensive garden complex (though it’s not as spectacular in winter, naturally). The swishy Renaissance palace was the summer home of the Hapsburgs. It’s been a UNESCO-listed site since 1996, and is the height of elegance.

In winter, all three palaces will be decorated to the hilt for Christmas.Ī bit outside of the city center, Schönbrunn Palace is Vienna’s #1 attraction. The Hapsburgs ruled the Austro-Hungarian empire for nearly 650 years. You can admire world class art against the historical backdrop of the Habsburg dynasty. There’s nothing like a visit to Schönbrunn Palace, Hofburg Palace, and the Belvedere Palace. If you’re a history nerd like me, head inside and see how the Hapsburg monarchs lived. Schonbrunn Palace decorated for ChristmasĢ.

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