Top Austria Markets

Get into the festive Christmas spirit at one of Vienna's most iconic landmarks, Schönbrunn Palace. Start off at the Christmas market, right in front of the Habsburg palace. Enjoy a glass of mulled wine or another hot drink of your choice, and taste one of the local dishes freshly prepared at the stalls. Then, head to the Orangery of the palace to watch a Christmas-themed classical concert.

Spend a day exploring the highlights of Mozart’s birthplace—Salzburg on this action-packed day tour. Take the stress out of figuring out public transport by having a Vienna pickup, drop-off, and transfers included. You’ll travel quickly and comfortably between dispersed sites and see many top Salzburg landmarks in a day, such as Mozart’s birth house, Salzburg Cathedral, and St. Peter’s Abbey. After a comprehensive walking tour, you’ll have the freedom to explore Salzburg Christmas Market in your own time.

Soak up the holiday spirit—and see more than you could on your own—on this private winter trip from Vienna to Hallstatt and Salzburg Christmas Market. Mulled wine in hand, wander through fairytale villages, sample festive cookies, and learn about local traditions from your English-speaking guide. With transfers included, you can relax and enjoy exploring charming alpine towns you'd never find alone.

Discover Vienna’s spectacular Christmas Markets on this action-packed walking tour. You won’t have to worry about navigating, as a guide will lead the way, and you’ll save time by visiting at least three markets in one evening. See Vienna’s top sites illuminated at night, and learn about Viennese Christmas traditions from your guide. Itineraries vary but potential markets you’ll visit include the Arts & Crafts Market at St. Charles’ Church, and the Old Vienna Christkindlmarkt at Freyung.

Get into the festive spirit on this private day trip from Vienna to Prague. Traveling to Prague without a car can be tricky, but this excursion with handy round-trip transfers makes it easy. After a hassle-free pick-up, enjoy free time in the festive city to explore the sights that interest you most. Sample delicious holiday treats, shop for gifts, and soak up the atmosphere in the bustling Old Town Square at your own pace.

Experience Schönbrunn Palace after hours on an evening tour that blends culture, music, and festive treats. Explore the palace grounds outside regular opening times, then visit the nearby Christmas market with the perk of a culinary voucher to use at a food stall. Later on, end the evening with an included concert ticket to see opera singers and the Schönbrunn Palace Orchestra perform live.

Get into the festive spirit on an evening walking tour of Vienna at Christmas time, visiting some of the Austrian capital’s top markets. Listen to your guide’s stories and learn more about local traditions as you stroll through the streets. See popular attractions including the Rathaus and Charles Square, where some of the best Christmas markets are located. You won’t struggle to hear your guide on this small-group tour.

Festive concerts in one of Vienna's most artistically significant churches. Works by Vivaldi, Mozart, Beethoven, and Haydn come to life in exceptional acoustics. International artists such as Les Orpheistes and the Wiener KammerSymphonie String Quintet present varied programs for Advent, Christmas, and New Year. Upcoming Concert Highlights at Vienna’s Minoritenkirche: Nov 29 & 30 – Advent Concert Svendsen / Dvořák / Mozart / Haydn Wiener Kammersymphonie String Quintet Ola Asdahl Rokkones, Saxophone Dec 4 & 5 – Hommage à Mozart Weber / Mozart Kristina Miller, Piano Karin Bonelli, Flute Ekaterina Frolova, Violin Marta Potulska, Viola Liliana Kehayova, Cello Dec 6 – Fascination Vivaldi Vivaldi Les Orpheistes Orchestra Mario Hossen, Violin, Conductor Liliana Kehayova, Cello Dec 7 & 8 – The Three Tenors: Italian Night Verdi / Puccini / Donizetti / Berlin / Lara... Trio Caruso Liliana Kehayova, Cello Full programs available in the photo gallery.