Vienna’s Christmas markets 2026
17 Christmas markets with dates, opening hours and the district each one stands in — from Rathausplatz to the Hirschstetten flower gardens. First market day: 6 November 2026.
In Advent Vienna transforms: punch stalls in front of baroque palaces, crafts in narrow Biedermeier lanes, mulled wine under lit-up trees. Each market has its own character — and tells you a lot about the area it sits in. Here are the best-known ones with the district behind them, in the order they open.
The markets at a glance
2026 dates and opening hours as published by the Vienna Tourist Board (as of 22 September 2026), locations from the City of Vienna (data.wien.gv.at, CC BY 4.0). Times can change at short notice — check with the market before you go. On the map you can switch on the “Christmas markets” layer, every market with its location and dates.
See the Christmas markets in Vienna Living Map →Frequently asked
When do Vienna’s Christmas markets open in 2026?
The first to open, on 6 November, are Schloss Schönbrunn and Stephansplatz; most of the others follow on 13 November. Most close on 23 or 26 December — the exact days are listed with each market above. Dates as published by Vienna Tourist Board (as of 22 September 2026). Dates for Favoritenstraße, Meidlinger Platzl and Franz-Jonas-Platz have not been published yet.
Which Christmas markets stay open after Christmas?
Open beyond 26 December in 2026: Schloss Belvedere until 31 December, Schloss Schönbrunn and Riesenradplatz until 6 January 2027. All the others close by St Stephen’s Day at the latest.
Which is the most beautiful Christmas market in Vienna?
A matter of taste: the biggest and best known is the one at Rathausplatz with its ice rink. Schönbrunn and the Belvedere are atmospheric in front of the palaces, the Spittelberg is cosy and tight, and the Türkenschanzpark is the quiet, small one.
Which district has the biggest Christmas market?
The biggest is at Rathausplatz in the 1st district (Innere Stadt), where many other well-known markets stand too. Outside the inner districts: Favoritenstraße (10th), Meidlinger Platzl (12th), Schloss Schönbrunn (13th), Türkenschanzpark (18th), Franz-Jonas-Platz (21st) and Blumengärten Hirschstetten (22nd).