How much does it cost to go to Vienna Christmas market?

The prices at Vienna Christmas markets are quite similar to what I've experienced in the UK, with food around the £8 – £12 mark and mulled wine costing just under £5. The activities too, are reasonable, and there are plenty of areas to explore and take in for free!

Are Vienna Christmas markets free?

Together with the delightful Christmas illumination and the Ice Dream in the Rathauspark, this place is obligatory program for many visitors of Vienna during the Advent season. Accordingly you need to be prepared for crowds of visitors. Like at all mentioned markets on this webpage, there is no entrance fee.

Do I need cash for Vienna Christmas market?

Take cash with you

Electronic transactions have become more popular at the markets, particularly for those with debit cards. Nevertheless, you may have trouble paying with cards at some stalls.

How many days do you need for the Vienna Christmas market?

Christkindlmarkt am Rathausplatz (until December 26th) Schönbrunn (until December 26th and then from December 27th to January 4th as a New Year market) Stephansplatz (until December 26th) Wintermarkt am Riesenradplatz (until January 7th)

What is the deposit for the mug at the Vienna Christmas market?

The mug tradition

Relax: the money you hand over includes a deposit for the mug itself, which you get back when (if) you return it. Expect this deposit to be somewhere between €4 and €5 at most markets in 2024. The Christkindlmarkt on the Rathausplatz and many other Christmas markets have their own unique mug design.

Inside the BEST Vienna Christmas Markets, & what to expect!

Do I need cash in Vienna?

The euro is the currency of Austria. You can also pay for your purchases without problem by card. The most popular credits are usually accepted in Vienna, although sometimes their use is subject to a minimum purchase amount.

What do you wear to Vienna for Christmas?

Make sure you have a hat, scarf, gloves, comfortable warm (and waterproof) low heeled shoes or boots for everyday walking. Some silk long undies sounds like just the thing for someone who might be sensitive to cold weather. Try something in a "Geiger" boiled wool jacket in black.

Is Vienna an expensive city to visit?

In general, Vienna is quite expensive, especially for dinner in the majority of restaurants, but there's always the option to eat in one of the many street food spots that offer a variety of different foods. Entry to most museums and places of interest is also often expensive.

Does it snow in Vienna in December?

Vienna experiences a dry continental weather with cold winters and hot summers. December to February are the coldest months wherein temperature struggles to get above 0°C. Also, day temperatures below zero is not rare. You can expect snow frequently in these months.

Is Vienna or Salzburg Christmas market better?

It depends what kind of market you want to experience. Salzburg as a city has a more baroque, romantic appearance, and you're far more likely to experience snow. Vienna is a more modern city, albeit not without its old world charm. Vienna has many Christmas marketS, plural.

What do they sell at Vienna Christmas market?

Although they're worth visiting just for the atmosphere, the markets also make for excellent shopping. Booths sell a wide range of potential gift items, for example: sculpted candles, handcrafted decorations, wooden nativity scenes, jewellery, tableware, gourmet condiments, and much, much (much) more.

What to eat at the Christmas market in Vienna?

What date is Vienna Christmas Market 2023?

From 11th November to 26th December 2023

Visit Vienna Christmas Market, one of the Best Christmas Market in Austria.

Is Vienna worth it in December?

One of the more affordable cities in Europe, Vienna in December is worth visiting, though we love this city all year round. We spent the month of December in Vienna celebrating Christmas with family, and taking in as much of the grand splendor of this city as we could.

What is the most famous Christmas market in Vienna?

The Schönbrunn market sits among all the tourist attractions that make up the palace and park complex. This includes the Children's Museum in Schönbrunn and, of course, Vienna zoo. The main Christkindlmarkt on the Rathausplatz has the surrounding park kitted out in advent splendour.

Is it worth visiting Vienna in December?

The bracing December weather means you may wish to take advantage of Vienna's classic cafés, where coffee is an art form, and time stands still long enough for you to warm your toes on strudel and your hearts on sachertorte. And, if you want to make a point of staying warm, Vienna has its own thermal spa.

Does it rain a lot in Vienna in December?

You won't catch much winter sunshine, as there's an average of just two hours each day. The sun sets at 4pm in Vienna for most of the month. The wintery climate produces 50mm of rain, on average, and a little of this will fall as snow and sleet.

What is the coldest month in Vienna Austria?

January. January the coldest month in Vienna with average temperatures moving between -3 °C and 3 °C (26 °F and 37 °F). There is snowfall and cold wind tends to make it seem like it's colder than it actually is.

Is Vienna nice at Christmas?

If you are travelling through Europe during the holidays, Vienna is the perfect place to spend Christmas. However, as many of their markets do close on December 23rd, I would recommend arriving no later than the evening of December 22nd or morning of December 23rd.

How much does a cup of coffee cost in Vienna?

Food (excluding luxuries and tobacco) approx.

But the cheapest way to eat is to do your own cooking. Some average prices: a cup of coffee/tea in a café: 3,50 euros, a sandwich at a bakery: 4.50 euros, a dinner in a typical student restaurant: 12 euros.

How much does a meal cost in Vienna?

As of June 2023, lunch or dinner for two at a restaurant averages EUR 60, though prices can vary from EUR 50-100 on average. For a family of three, meals at a restaurant will run about EUR 80-90. A cup of espresso costs EUR 3, and a cappuccino is EUR 4,5.

How much money do I need for 4 days in Vienna?

It costs around €55-€95/day to visit Vienna comfortably as a budget traveler. If you want to upgrade your accommodations, add another €70-€110/night depending on your level of accommodation.

Does Vienna snow on Christmas?

I went through the recent 25+ years of December records for the main Vienna weather station and combined them with my own experiences. Here's the deal: It snowed on Christmas Eve in 1996 and 2012. It snowed on Christmas Day in 2007 and 2021.

Is public transport free in Vienna?

Vienna works on an honesty system with no ticket barriers at stations and no formal, permanent ticket checks on the subway, local trains, trams and buses. You just hop on and off. This doesn't mean public transport is free, though. You do need to buy a ticket.