Christmas Markets 2020 in Austria - Christmas Markets 2020 - Christmas Markets directory Europe

Welcome to Austria where Christmas Markets (Christkindlmarkt) can be found in every major city and town. The capital Vienna hosts around 25 markets ranging from the large to the small. The 'December Market' in Vienna dating back to 1294 is regarded by some as the forerunner to the Christmas Market Vienna is a popular city break destination all year around. Many people choose to visit the city around late November and December time and go and visit the museums and view the impressive architecture, not to mention savour the culture that Vienna has to offer. They then attend the various Christmas Markets and do their shopping., which include venues like Schloss Schönbrunn which is a famous visitor attraction in it's own right.

Don't restrict yourself to Vienna though Graz has a fantastic market as does Innsbruck which hosts two main markets.
The alpine towns and villages invariably host markets, which although are not that large are oozing character and atmosphere.

With the aim of inhibiting the spread of the coronavirus, many major events such as Christmas markets cannot take place or can only take place to a limited extent. Changes and cancellations at short notice are also possible. Before visiting a Christmas market, please contact the relevant organizer directly or visit the website of the venue.