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Time to swap Christmas baubles for palace balls, punch for sparkling wine, and sausages fornope, keep the sausages. It’s New Year’s Eve in Vienna. Discover the delights of December 31st in Austria’s capital, what to expect at the New Year markets and any official city celebrations, plus local tips on getting the most out of your year-end trip. Looking for magical experiences in Vienna between Christmas and New Year? Discover the charm of Austria’s capital with my expert travel tips, showcasing the best festive and cultural delights. All the big 2024 locations have now opened. The famous Christkindlmarkt and all the main markets continue until sometime between December 23rd and 26th; one or two stay open longer or morph into New Year versions. What are they like? Forget for a moment the bustle and stress of modern life. From mid-November until Christmas, Vienna's most beautiful squares are transformed into magical Christmas markets. The aroma of Christmas baking, hot punch Wintertime in Vienna is a special experience. A stroll through the city is Advent in Vienna is like a voyage of discovery full of surprises – with one Below are our top three picks for Christmas markets in Vienna this holiday season: Christkindlmarkt at Rathaus, November 16 – December 26, 2024. The Christkindlmarkt in front of the Rathaus (town hall) is considered one of Europe’s largest and most beautiful Christmas markets. Use this page to find out about the best street markets, musical events, city ice skating venue and what to do on Christmas Eve. 1. Christmas Markets. Things to do in Vienna December 2024. Christmas in Vienna is about markets, mulled wine, roasted chestnuts, Christmas baubles and trumpet concerts. Whether you’re exploring Vienna’s large or cozy Christmas markets, visiting the city’s famous landmarks, or strolling through the festive, illuminated streets – Vienna has something special for everyone during the holiday season. New Year’s Market at Schönbrunn Palace. This elegant market is a must-see for those who can’t get enough of Vienna’s Christmas markets. Running until January 6th, it transitions seamlessly into the New Year’s period, offering handcrafted goods, warming drinks, and more. Opening hours: December 25th–January 6th, 10am–7pm daily Embark on a Christmas in Vienna and a Belle Époque-style end to the year. Your Austrian-style winter trip will take you from town squares to illuminated palaces and castles, to the rhythm of famous local waltzes, a Mozart opera or a DJ set! Indulge yourself with a Christmas concert by Sound of Vienna and enjoy the melodies of Strauss and Mozart at historic Kursalon Vienna. Get to know the most beautiful Christmas concerts and New Year's Eve celebrations in Vienna and discover the cultural variety that Vienna offers in December. The many facets of the Christmas market attract numerous visitors every year to stroll, eat, do handicrafts and immerse young and old in a magical Christmas world. Schloss Schönbrunn Explore around 80 Christmas-decorated stalls with high-quality works of art and delicious Austrian delicacies in front of the unique setting of Schönbrunn Palace. A typical New Year's Eve in Vienna. There aren't many cities that celebrate the change of year with more splendor and exuberance than Vienna. The moment the Pummerin, the biggest bell in Vienna's St. Stephen's Cathedral, strikes midnight and the Viennese dance a brisk New Year's waltz in three-four time, this world city reveals its true character again. Ring in the New Year in Classical style at the wonderful St. Peter's Church in Vienna. Let the Classic Ensemble Vienna fill the vaults with their enchanting interpretations of timeless classic by famous composers. The three New Year’s concerts. Everyone is familiar with the concert on the morning of 1 January, but there are actually three concerts performed by the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra on 30 December and 1 January: Preview, on the morning of 30 December; the New Year’s Eve Concert, at 7.30 p.m. on 31 December; and the New Year’s Eve Concert, at 11.15 a.m. on 1 January. Also this year, we have prepared some culinary delights for Christmas Eve. Look forward to a delicious menu with exclusive treats for the early evening or opt for the extensive Christmas dinner with an appetizer, dessert buffet and main course. Atmospheric live music accompanies your Christmas dinner and provides a festive setting. Vienna’s historic St. Peter’s Church provides an exceptional setting for the city’s cherished Christmas and New Year concert. This 60-minute performance features classic works by Mozart, Vivaldi, Bach, and Beethoven, delivered by the acclaimed Classic Ensemble Vienna . Being in the centre of Vienna, the area in front of the Hofburg Palace is smaller than some of the other areas of Christmas markets but there’s still plenty of places to buy mulled wine and browse the beautiful locally made gifts, an it’s a lovely atmosphere for Christmas and New Year in Vienna. New Year celebrations in Vienna 1. New Year's Eve in Vienna. At the change of year, people party across Vienna, especially on the New Year's Eve Trail in Vienna city center. The air resounds everywhere to three-four time and people dance into the new year to the Blue Danube Waltz. City sightseeing cruises, Christmas and New Year’s Eve party sail on the Danube (Donau) in Vienna (Wien) during December, the advent season and winter. The most famous New Year concert is the Vienna New Year Concert Neujahrskonzert held annually in Vienna Austria This prestigious concert is performed by the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra and takes place on the morning of New Year’s Day in the Golden Hall of the Musikverein The Vienna New Years Concert is renowned for featuring a repertoire
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