Christmastime in Vienna
Is there a better build-up to Christmas than visiting a European Christmas Market? If so, I’d like to know what it is. Maybe it’s all that Glühwein and Orange Punch that I can’t pass by that helps, but even as a devout atheist I can’t help but respect the Austrians for adhering to the meaning of Christmas more than I do.
I absolutely love Austria at Christmastime, especially in places like the Tyrol, but if you like to add some culture to your bratwurst and beer, then Vienna is hard to beat.
When we were here the week before Christmas in 2016, it even snowed to give it the magical icing on the Christmas cake.
There’s no point in waffling on about what market is where, I’ll just let the pictures do the talking. As for the culture, I’ll be dealing with all that later – hopefully.
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I love Vienna but I’ve never been in the winter. I have to say it looks magical, even if I’m no fan of snow!
It has a really good Christmas feel to it for all the right reasons
Great snowy photos! Well done, Malc.
Thanks Don. The German Christmas Markets are great too. You have one in Frankfurt I know, but have never been to it
Truth be told, I’m not a big fan of Christmas Markets, but I am looking forward to the one in Karlsruhe this coming weekend where I can meet some old VT friends at the annual Glühwein meeting.
Great! If you see anyone I might know, please pass on my best wishes. Have a brilliant time.
He saw me 😉
Malcolm, thanks for this look at magical Vienna at Christmas time! Love your photos!
Thanks Sylvia. Glad you enjoyed them 🙂