Mercatini di Natale a Vienna 2026

Aperto oraGrande · ottimo per i bambini

Weihnachtsmarkt Schloss Schönbrunn

About 90 stalls fill the palace's Ehrenhof courtyard, with a carousel, a small ice rink and curling lanes, a straw play area, craft workshops and kids' menus. It is one of the longest-running markets, open until 6 January.

Date

06 novembre 2026 – 06 gennaio 2027

Orari di apertura

6 Nov–23 Dec daily 10:00–21:00; 24 Dec 10:00–16:00; from 25 Dec daily 10:00–19:00.

Dove

Schloss Schönbrunn, Ehrenhof, 1130 Wien · Indicazioni

Come arrivare

U4 Schönbrunn · Tram 10, 60 und Bus 10A Schloss Schönbrunn

Ingresso

Gratis

• Pista di pattinaggio
• Giostra
• Laboratori
• Musica dal vivo

Consiglio: Come on a weekday before 14:00 for the emptiest courtyard; the market stays open until 6 January, long after most others close.

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Weihnachtsdorf Stephansplatz

About 40 stalls with crafts, wooden toys and Austrian food stand right in front of St. Stephen's Cathedral. It opens on 6 November, among the earliest in the city, and runs through 26 December.

Date

06 novembre – 26 dicembre 2026

Orari di apertura

Daily 11:00–21:00; 24 Dec 11:00–16:00; 25–26 Dec 11:00–19:00.

Dove

Stephansplatz, 1010 Wien · Indicazioni

Come arrivare

U1, U3 Stephansplatz

Ingresso

Gratis

Consiglio: Because it opens early and closes on 26 Dec, it suits early-season or last-minute visits; weekday mornings avoid the cathedral crowds.

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Weihnachtsausstellung und Adventmarkt Blumengärten Hirschstetten

The 23rd floral Christmas exhibition of the Vienna city gardens, 'Im Zauber der Weihnachtszeit', combines festive flower displays with an Advent market. Kids can make their own Christmas arrangements at craft stations.

Date

12 novembre – 20 dicembre 2026

Orari di apertura

Thu–Sun 10:00–20:00; also Mon 7 and Tue 8 Dec 10:00–20:00.

Dove

Blumengärten Hirschstetten, Quadenstraße 15, 1220 Wien · Indicazioni

Come arrivare

Tram 26, 27 Spargelfeldstraße/Oberfeldgasse · Bus 95A, 95B Hirschstetten · S80, R81 Hirschstetten

Ingresso

A pagamento

• Laboratori
• Musica dal vivo

Consiglio: Open only Thursday to Sunday (plus 7-8 Dec) and ending on 20 Dec; an admission ticket is needed and dogs are not allowed. Use public transport, as construction is under way around the gardens.

Apre il 13 novembreGrande · ottimo per i bambini

Wiener Christkindlmarkt am Rathausplatz

Vienna's best-known Christmas market sits in front of the neo-Gothic City Hall, with a carousel, a nativity trail and the Eistraum ice rink winding through the Rathauspark. Entry to the market is free; skating is ticketed.

Date

13 novembre – 26 dicembre 2026

Orari di apertura

Daily 10:00–22:00; 24 Dec until 18:30. Ice rink open until 6 Jan 2027 (closed 31 Dec).

Dove

Rathausplatz, 1010 Wien · Indicazioni

Come arrivare

U2 Rathaus · U3 Volkstheater · Tram 1, 71, D Rathausplatz/Burgtheater · Tram 2 Parlament

Ingresso

Gratis

• Pista di pattinaggio
• Giostra
• Presepe
• Ruota panoramica

Consiglio: Weekday mornings and early afternoons are calmest; on weekend evenings the market is packed. Skating needs a separate ticket.

Apre il 14 novembreMedio

Altwiener Christkindlmarkt auf der Freyung

Vienna's oldest Christmas market, in the tradition of 1772, with about 55 stalls of crafts, decorations and toys, a long nativity scene of handmade wooden figures and an attached farmers' market. Live Advent music and children's activities run on the small stage.

Date

14 novembre – 23 dicembre 2026

Orari di apertura

Daily 10:00–21:00. Closes on 23 Dec.

Dove

Freyung, 1010 Wien · Indicazioni

Come arrivare

U2 Schottentor · U3 Herrengasse · Tram 1, D, 71 Schottentor · Bus 1A, 2A Freyung

Ingresso

Gratis

• Presepe
• Musica dal vivo

Consiglio: Much calmer than Rathausplatz and only a short walk from Am Hof; come in the late afternoon for the Advent music and look for the large hut full of Christmas baubles.

Apre il 20 novembreMedio

K&K Weihnachtsmarkt Schloss Belvedere

New in 2026: the former Weihnachtsdorf Belvedere is now the K&K Christmas Market under new organisers, moved next to the pond at the Upper Belvedere. It has 30-plus stalls, historical performances by day and a carousel for children.

Date

20 novembre – 31 dicembre 2026

Orari di apertura

Mon–Fri 11:00–21:00; Sat, Sun and holidays 10:00–21:00; 24 and 31 Dec 11:00–17:00.

Dove

Schloss Belvedere (Oberes Belvedere), Prinz-Eugen-Straße 27, 1030 Wien · Indicazioni

Come arrivare

Tram D Schloss Belvedere · Tram O, 18 Quartier Belvedere

Ingresso

Gratis

• Giostra

Consiglio: The site and format are new this year, so check the market's website before you go; the Belvedere museum (Klimt's The Kiss) needs a separate ticket.

Apre il 13 novembreGrande

Weihnachtsmarkt Spittelberg

More than 100 stalls of crafts, ceramics, jewellery and food are spread through the cobbled lanes and courtyards of the Biedermeier quarter. There is a dedicated kids' corner, and the market stresses organic and fair-trade goods.

Date

13 novembre – 23 dicembre 2026

Orari di apertura

Mon–Fri 14:00–21:30; Sat, Sun and holidays 11:00–21:30. Closes 23 Dec.

Dove

Spittelberggasse, 1070 Wien · Indicazioni

Come arrivare

U3 Volkstheater, Neubaugasse · Tram 49 Stiftgasse · Bus 2A, 48A

Ingresso

Gratis

Consiglio: The narrow cobbled lanes get crowded and are awkward for strollers on weekends; weekday afternoons are far more relaxed.

Apre il 20 novembreMedio

Weihnachtsdorf Maria-Theresien-Platz

About 70 stalls stand between the Kunsthistorisches and Naturhistorisches Museum around the Maria Theresa monument. The village returns in 2026 after a one-year break, with a new concept and a larger programme.

Date

20 novembre – 26 dicembre 2026

Orari di apertura

Mon–Fri 11:00–21:00; Sat, Sun and holidays 10:00–21:00; shorter hours 24–26 Dec.

Dove

Maria-Theresien-Platz, 1010 Wien · Indicazioni

Come arrivare

U2, U3 Volkstheater · U2 MuseumsQuartier · Tram D, 71 Burgring · Tram 1, 2 Parlament

Ingresso

Gratis

Consiglio: It opens a week after the big markets. Pair it with the Natural History Museum next door (separate ticket), a good indoor stop for kids.

Apre il 13 novembreMedio · ottimo per i bambini

Art Advent Karlsplatz

About 80 juried stalls beside the Karlskirche sell only self-made crafts, with mostly organic food. In front of the church kids find a straw pile, farm animals, craft workshops and a pedal-powered carousel.

Date

13 novembre – 23 dicembre 2026

Orari di apertura

Daily 12:00–20:00 (food stands until 21:00). Closes 23 Dec.

Dove

Resselpark/Karlsplatz, 1040 Wien · Indicazioni

Come arrivare

U1, U2, U4 Karlsplatz · Tram 62, 65 Oper/Karlsplatz

Ingresso

Gratis

• Giostra
• Laboratori

Consiglio: It closes at 20:00 (food stands 21:00), so visit in the afternoon; the farm animals and workshops are best enjoyed by day.

Apre il 13 novembreMedio

Weihnachtsmarkt Am Hof

More than 70 exhibitors on the baroque Am Hof square, split into a crafts section and classic Christmas stalls with a wide food choice such as raclette, crepes and langos. Children's punch is on offer.

Date

13 novembre – 23 dicembre 2026

Orari di apertura

Mon–Thu 11:00–21:00; Fri–Sun and holidays 10:00–21:00; food stands open until 22:00. Closes 23 Dec.

Dove

Am Hof, 1010 Wien · Indicazioni

Come arrivare

U3 Herrengasse · U1, U3 Stephansplatz · U2 Schottentor · Bus 1A, 2A, 3A Graben/Petersplatz

Ingresso

Gratis

Consiglio: Food stands stay open an hour longer than the gift stalls, and Freyung is a short walk away, so combine the two.

Apre il 20 novembreMedio · ottimo per i bambini

Wintermarkt am Riesenradplatz

A free winter market at the foot of the Giant Ferris Wheel in the Prater, with a carousel, train rides, a trampoline park and dozens of live concerts from gospel to pop. It runs until 6 January and includes a New Year's Eve party.

Date

20 novembre 2026 – 06 gennaio 2027

Orari di apertura

Mon–Fri 12:00–22:00; Sat, Sun and holidays 11:00–22:00; 24 Dec until 17:00; 31 Dec until 02:00.

Dove

Riesenradplatz 2, 1020 Wien · Indicazioni

Come arrivare

U1, U2 Praterstern · Tram 5, O Praterstern · Bus 5B, 80A, 82A Praterstern

Ingresso

Gratis

• Giostra
• Trenino per bambini
• Ruota panoramica
• Musica dal vivo

Consiglio: It is the latest-running market in Vienna, so it suits the days after Christmas; a ride on the Riesenrad is a separate ticket.

Apre il 13 novembrePiccolo · ottimo per i bambini

Weihnachtsmarkt im Türkenschanzpark

A cosy handicraft market among the trees of a Währing park, with a daily carousel, giant soap-bubble shows, a Nikolaus visit and a large playground beside it. Dogs on a leash are welcome.

Date

13 novembre – 23 dicembre 2026

Orari di apertura

Mon–Fri 15:00–22:00; Sat, Sun and holidays 12:00–22:00. Closes 23 Dec.

Dove

Türkenschanzpark, Peter-Jordan-Straße/Dänenstraße, 1180 Wien · Indicazioni

Come arrivare

Bus 10A, 37A, 40A Dänenstraße (BOKU)

Ingresso

Gratis

• Giostra
• Laboratori
• Babbo Natale
• Musica dal vivo

Consiglio: Soap-bubble shows are on 22 Nov, 6 Dec and 20 Dec at 14:00, and Nikolaus comes on Sat 5 Dec at 15:00; on weekdays the market only opens at 15:00.

Apre il 13 novembreMedio · ottimo per i bambini

Weihnachtsdorf am Campus der Universität Wien (Altes AKH)

About 44 stalls fill the historic courtyards of the Old General Hospital campus, with Austrian regional food. A weekend children's programme includes a nostalgic carousel, a children's railway, face painting, magic and puppet shows and a Christmas workshop.

Date

13 novembre – 23 dicembre 2026

Orari di apertura

Mon–Thu 14:00–22:00; Fri 14:00–23:00; Sat 11:00–23:00; Sun 11:00–21:00. Closes 23 Dec.

Dove

Universitätscampus, Hof 1, Alserstraße 4, 1090 Wien · Indicazioni

Come arrivare

U6 Alser Straße · U2 Schottentor · Tram 43, 44 Alser Straße · Bus 13A Skodagasse

Ingresso

Gratis

• Giostra
• Trenino per bambini
• Laboratori

Consiglio: The kids' programme runs on weekends, while Friday and Saturday evenings stay open until 23:00, so it also works for adults after the children are in bed.

Apre il 13 novembreMedio

Weihnachtszauber am Schwarzenbergplatz

New in 2026: a Christmas market around the Hochstrahlbrunnen fountain, with light installations over the fountain and the park, a stage programme and several children's rides.

Date

13 novembre – 26 dicembre 2026

Orari di apertura

Mon–Fri 11:00–21:00; Sat, Sun and holidays 10:00–21:00; shorter hours 24–26 Dec.

Dove

Schwarzenbergplatz (Hochstrahlbrunnen), 1010 Wien · Indicazioni

Come arrivare

U4 Stadtpark · U1, U2, U4 Karlsplatz · Tram D, 71 Schwarzenbergplatz

Ingresso

Gratis

• Giostra
• Spettacolo di luci
• Musica dal vivo

Consiglio: It is a newcomer, so check the stage programme closer to the date; Karlsplatz Art Advent is a short walk away, so the two combine well.