The Wiener Christkindlmarkt on Rathausplatz is Vienna's best-known Christmas market. In 2026 it runs from 13 November to 26 December, daily from 10:00 to 22:00, closing at 18:30 on 24 December.
Next to the market there is an ice rink that stays open longer, until 6 January. For a calmer atmosphere, try the markets at Schönbrunn Palace and in the Spittelberg quarter.
Tip: visit on a weekday — weekend evenings get very crowded.