Hi, has anyone here been to Vienna around the Christmas season? The holiday markets look great and I'd love to go a special opera or Mozart concert with a holiday theme.
I'm also interested in tasting some of the famous white wines from this region. Would love to hear your favorite Vienna experiences esp. around the holidays, or any other time. Thanks, Greg
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Republic of Texas / U.S.A. / Magyarország / Budapest
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You will have to hunt for it, but Emily has done an excllent post on the Christmas Markets in Vienna.
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Vienna, Austria
6162 posts
Greg V. - Here is a link you can start with - https://community.ricksteves.com/travel-forum/austria/vienna-christmas-markets-2025-a-local-s-take
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Vienna, Austria
6162 posts
As for white wines, Vienna is famous for its Grüner Veltliner and its Weißburgunder. These are most popularly enjoyed in the summertime in a Spritz. If you want to try some good versions, check out the Wein & Co locations at Naschmarkt and in the first district. Also, Eulennest is a good place to enjoy wine. You might also enjoy visiting a heurigen, which is normally a good weather activity, but around Christmas will also be special. I like Feuerwehr Wagner and Mayer am Pfarrplatz.
If you share your exact dates, then I can see what events are happening and can make some recommendations.
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OP
USA
43 posts
Thanks Emily, I haven't made any definite plans yet, as it wouldn't be until next year. But I want to do some research now.
I'd love to visit some holiday markets. Does the Vienna Boys Choir have regular performances? It would be great to bring home some sweet white wine.
Do you have a YouTube channel? I think I might have seen your name for a travel video.
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OP
USA
43 posts
Mr. E, just curious - what are the Christmas markets like in Budapest? Do they receive a lot of tourists during the holiday season?
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Vienna, Austria
6162 posts
Greg V - No, I don't have a YouTube channel.
As for the Vienna Boys' Choir, you can check here - https://www.wsk.at/en/
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Christmas in Austria is a family event. So don't stay between December 22 and 27.
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Tinos, Greece
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While Christmas is a family time it’s quite ridiculous to say not to visit between 22-27.
From 24th afternoon and 25th you need to check opening times etc of restaurants and make bookings .