The Austrian capital tinges with magic during Christmas Markets. In the main square it is possible to admire the huge Christmas tree which has become a real tradition.
The Austrian market offers the possibility to buy some Christmas decorations and delicacies of the Austrian gastronomy. The market is not confined within the Old Town, but stretches out until the edges of the municipal park, offering a magic path full of surprises.

The romance of Christmas at Schoenbrunn Palace
A nostalgic Christmas aura will hang over the courtyard of Schoenbrunn Palace when the Christmas market opens this year for the 16th time. From 21 November to 26 December the Baroque palace will be under the spell of Christmas, the glittering lights creating an incomparable atmosphere and providing a magnificent setting for this romantic Advent village. The decorations on the Christmas tree provided by the Austrian Federal Forests will sparkle against the background of the palace itself, illuminated by spots.

60 exhibitors at this traditional and internationally renowned Christmas market offer visitors the opportunity to purchase crafted Austrian artefacts in a seasonal atmosphere redolent of gingerbread and Christmas confectioneries. Products range from Christmas tree decorations made of wood, felt, glass and stone, to handmade pottery, tin toys, clay products and hand-carved mangers. Visitors can also enjoy specialities and wines from all over Austria as well as various interesting punches and tea specialities, including non-alcoholic and sugar-free varieties.

Not only Christmas Markets
The square is full of attractions bound to the Advent markets, with merry-go-round and entertainments for young and adults. The whole city is enlivened with events, concerts and crib exhibitions (Petersplatz). To get more information on Vienna go to Vienna Guide web pages.

Cultural programme
The Christmas in Schoenbrunn guided tour offers an informative stroll through the Christmas market with enchanting Christmas stories from the Habsburg era until today. The origin of the Christmas tree and the Christ child will be explained alongside the custom of exchanging gifts, as well as toys through the ages and the tradition of gingerbread.

Christmas music will be provided by choirs, brass bands and groups from all over the world on the stage in front of the Christmas tree, with Austrian and international Christmas carols, gospels and spirituals.