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Advent in Vienna 2026
14 Christmas markets in Vienna at a glance: when they open, how long they stay open and how to get there by public transport.
Contents
Season start
2 markets
Schönbrunn Palace Christmas MarketStephansplatz Christmas Market9 markets
Hirschstetten Flower Gardens Christmas MarketArt Advent at KarlskircheChristmas Magic at SchwarzenbergplatzChristmas Market Am HofChristmas Village at the University CampusSpittelberg Christmas MarketTürkenschanzpark Christmas MarketVienna Christmas MarketOld Viennese Christmas Market3 markets
Christmas Village at Maria-Theresien-PlatzK&K Christmas Market at BelvedereWinter Market at RiesenradplatzHow long they stay open
The markets1–2 / 14
From Fri6Nov
German name: Weihnachtsmarkt Schloss Schönbrunn
6 Nov – 6 Jan
Ehrenhof von Schloss Schönbrunn · 1130 Vienna
The Christmas market in Schönbrunn Palace’s forecourt runs from 6 November 2026 to 6 January 2027, with crafts, regional food and family activities. It opens daily from 10 am to 9 pm until 23 December, with shorter hours over Christmas and New Year.
From Fri6Nov
German name: Weihnachtsmarkt Stephansplatz
6 Nov – 26 Dec
Stephansplatz · 1010 Vienna
The Christmas market beside St Stephen’s Cathedral runs from 6 November to 26 December 2026. Stalls offer Austrian crafts, gifts and food. Regular hours are 11 am to 9 pm daily, with special hours over Christmas.
The markets3–4 / 14
From Thu12Nov
German name: Weihnachtsmarkt Blumengärten Hirschstetten
12 Nov – 20 Dec
Blumengärten Hirschstetten · 1220 Vienna
Vienna’s municipal gardeners present their Christmas exhibition at Blumengärten Hirschstetten from 12 November to 20 December 2026. An Advent market with more than 50 stalls accompanies the floral displays. It opens Thursday to Sunday from 10 am to 8 pm, plus 7 and 8 December.
From Fri13Nov
Karlsplatz vor der Karlskirche · 1040 Vienna
ART ADVENT in front of Karlskirche runs from 13 November to 23 December 2026. The crafts market organised by divina art opens daily from noon to 8 pm.
The markets5–6 / 14
From Fri13Nov
German name: Weihnachtszauber Schwarzenbergplatz
13 Nov – 26 Dec
Schwarzenbergplatz beim Hochstrahlbrunnen · 1030 Vienna
Weihnachtszauber Schwarzenbergplatz opens for the first time in 2026 around the Hochstrahlbrunnen fountain. Stalls offer crafts and food from 13 November to 26 December. Hours are 11 am to 9 pm on weekdays and 10 am to 9 pm at weekends, with shorter hours from 24 to 26 December.
From Fri13Nov
German name: Weihnachtsmarkt am Hof
13 Nov – 23 Dec
Am Hof · 1010 Vienna
The Christmas market at Am Hof opens from 13 November to 23 December 2026 in Vienna’s first district. More than 70 exhibitors offer crafts, gifts and food. Market stalls close at 9 pm daily, while food stalls remain open until 10 pm.
The markets7–8 / 14
From Fri13Nov
German name: Weihnachtsdorf Uni Campus
13 Nov – 23 Dec
Campus der Universität Wien / Altes AKH · 1090 Vienna
The Christmas village at the University of Vienna campus opens in the old General Hospital from 13 November to 23 December 2026. It combines crafts, food and activities for children. Daily hours vary by weekday, and the market closes at 8 pm on 23 December.
From Fri13Nov
German name: Weihnachtsmarkt am Spittelberg
13 Nov – 23 Dec
Spittelberggasse und angrenzende Gassen · 1070 Vienna
The Spittelberg Christmas Market opens in the streets of Vienna’s seventh district from 13 November to 23 December 2026. Craft and food stalls run from 2 to 9:30 pm on weekdays and from 11 am to 9:30 pm at weekends and on public holidays.
The markets9–10 / 14
From Fri13Nov
German name: Weihnachtsmarkt im Türkenschanzpark
13 Nov – 23 Dec
Türkenschanzpark, Eingang Peter-Jordan-Straße / Dänenstraße · 1180 Vienna
The Christmas market in Türkenschanzpark opens from 13 November to 23 December 2026 near the Peter-Jordan-Straße/Dänenstraße entrance. Food stalls and the children’s carousel run from 3 to 10 pm on weekdays and noon to 10 pm at weekends and on public holidays; craft stalls close at 9 pm. Several music and family performances have already been announced.
From Fri13Nov
German name: Wiener Christkindlmarkt
13 Nov – 26 Dec
Rathausplatz · 1010 Vienna
The Wiener Christkindlmarkt opens in front of Vienna City Hall from 13 November to 26 December 2026. Stalls offer crafts, gifts, food and drinks. Regular hours are 10 am to 10 pm daily; on 24 December the market closes at 6:30 pm.
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From Sat14Nov
Freyung · 1010 Vienna
The Altwiener Christkindlmarkt on Freyung opens daily from 10 am to 9 pm between 14 November and 23 December 2026. It features crafts and an Advent programme.
From Fri20Nov
German name: Weihnachtsdorf Maria-Theresien-Platz
20 Nov – 26 Dec
Maria-Theresien-Platz · 1010 Vienna
The Christmas village on Maria-Theresien-Platz, between the two major museums, offers crafts and food from 20 November to 26 December 2026. It opens at 11 am on weekdays and 10 am at weekends, with shorter hours from 24 to 26 December.
The markets13–14 / 14
From Fri20Nov
German name: K&K Weihnachtsmarkt Belvedere
20 Nov – 31 Dec
Vor dem Oberen Belvedere · 1030 Vienna
The K&K Christmas market by the Upper Belvedere runs from 20 November to 31 December. Up to 35 stalls offer crafts and food inspired by the imperial era. Regular hours are 11 am to 9 pm on weekdays and 10 am to 9 pm at weekends and on public holidays; on 24 and 31 December it closes at 5 pm. A cultural programme accompanies the market.
From Fri20Nov
German name: Wintermarkt am Riesenradplatz
20 Nov – 6 Jan
Riesenradplatz im Prater · 1020 Vienna
The Wintermarkt at Riesenradplatz runs from 20 November 2026 to 6 January 2027, with food stalls, attractions and a stage. Admission to the market is free. Special hours apply at Christmas and on New Year’s Eve.
Christmas
| Market | 24 DecemberChristmas Eve | 25 DecemberChristmas Day | 26 DecemberSt Stephen's Day / Boxing Day |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schönbrunn Palace Christmas Market | 10–16 | 10–19 | 10–19 |
| Stephansplatz Christmas Market | 11–16 | 11–19 | 11–19 |
| Christmas Magic at Schwarzenbergplatz | 11–16 | 11–16 | 11–16 |
| Vienna Christmas Market | 10–18:30 | 10–22 | 10–22 |
| Christmas Village at Maria-Theresien-Platz | 11–16 | 11–16 | 11–16 |
| K&K Christmas Market at Belvedere | 11–17 | 10–21 | 10–21 |
| Winter Market at Riesenradplatz | 11–17 | 11–22 | 11–22 |
On Christmas Eve 7 markets are open; all close by 18:30.
Closed on 24, 25 and 26 December
Between Christmas and New Year
Schönbrunn Palace Christmas Marketuntil 6 JanuaryWinter Market at Riesenradplatzuntil 6 JanuaryK&K Christmas Market at Belvedereuntil 31 DecemberNew Year's Eve, New Year's Day, Epiphany
| Market | 31 DecemberNew Year's Eve | 1 JanuaryNew Year's Day | 6 JanuaryEpiphany |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schönbrunn Palace Christmas Market | 10–19 | 10–19 | 10–19 |
| K&K Christmas Market at Belvedere | 11–17 | – | – |
| Winter Market at Riesenradplatz | 12–2 | 0–2, 11–22 | 11–22 |
Good to know
None of the markets in this guide charges admission. You only pay for what you eat, drink or buy; rides such as carousels cost extra.
Christmas Village at the University Campus is open until 23:00 on Fri and Sat. On most days until 22:00: Türkenschanzpark Christmas Market, Vienna Christmas Market and Winter Market at Riesenradplatz. At some markets the food and drink stalls stay open longer than the others.
Punch and mulled wine come in a mug with a deposit. Bring it back and you get the deposit back, or keep the mug as a souvenir.
The markets are busiest on Advent weekends in the evening. On a weekday afternoon you'll have the stalls more to yourself.
As of 22 October 2026. Times as published by the organisers, subject to change.
Up to date every day
The overview shows which markets are open today, with a map and directions.
Live overviewviennaeventradar.at/en/weihnachtsmaerkte-wien
Weekly RadarOur top picks for Vienna every Monday. During Advent with the markets that are open that week.
As of 22 October 2026. Times as published by the organisers, subject to change.
Images: illustrations · Wien Event Radar · viennaeventradar.at