Illustration of two knitted figures sharing a candle on a small table beside a snowman in a snowy holiday market (Der Weihnachtstraum in der Kaiserstadt - Christmas Market Baden)
Christmas Markets

Der Weihnachtstraum in der Kaiserstadt - Christmas Market Baden

The market spreads across several central squares, each offering a distinct ambiance with glowing stalls, culinary treats, and music. Visitors can ride the carousel and listen to fairy tales at Josefsplatz, relax over roasted chestnuts and punch at Theaterplatz, or hear brass musicians playing from the town hall balcony at Hauptplatz. The Kurpark area features regional delicacies, pop-up huts, and sustainable family programming.

Nov 20 – Dec 24, 2026 All ages

Plan Your Visit

Hours

Öffnungszeiten 2026 werden in Kürze bekannt gegeben.

Neighborhood

Innenstadt

Food & Drink

Stalls offer punch, mulled wine, chestnuts, wine specialties, regional delicacies, savory snacks, and homemade Christmas baked goods; on December 24, Theaterplatz serves traditional potato soup for a free-will donation to MOKI Kinderhospiz.

Location

Hauptplatz, Josefsplatz, Theaterplatz und Kurpark · Breyerstraße, 2500 Baden, Austria, Baden, Lower Austria 2500 Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 (5/5)

Best For

Families and christmas-market visitors

Vibe

Festive and cozy

Energy Level

Moderate

Photo Friendly

Moderate

Weather Sensitivity

High

Tips & Advice

  • Opening hours vary by weekday and by square, so plan your evening around which squares are open on the day you go.
  • Take the Badener Bahn to Josefsplatz, which sits right beside the line and greets you with a carousel and live music.
  • Go to Hauptplatz on a Sunday to hear brass music from the town hall balcony while you sip punch from the service club stands.
  • If you visit on 24 December, stop at Theaterplatz for the traditional potato soup, served for a free-will donation to the MOKI children's hospice.
  • Bring the kids to the Kurpark and Josefsplatz for fairy-tale hours, craft sessions, shows and play attractions, and dress warmly for an evening outdoors.

Special Events & Promotions

  • Sundays: brass music from the town hall balcony at Hauptplatz
  • 24 December: traditional potato soup at Theaterplatz for a free-will donation to the MOKI children's hospice
  • Badener Perchtenlauf on 13 December, with masked and costumed Perchten parading through the streets
  • This season's highlights include surprises from Christmas angels and the Electro Advent Party

Links & Contact

Run by Tourismus Baden

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is there for children?

Children can listen to fairy tales, join craft sessions and shows, and play on the attractions in the Kurpark. Josefsplatz also has a colourful carousel.

What food and drink can I find at the different squares?

Theaterplatz has roasted chestnuts, punch and wine specialities. At Hauptplatz, Baden's service clubs serve punch, mulled wine, savoury snacks and homemade Christmas baking. The Kurpark has regional delicacies and pop-up huts.

What goes on at Josefsplatz?

Josefsplatz has a colourful carousel and a varied live music program. Local clubs put on Christmas performances and activities, and there are fairy-tale hours.

Does my visit support a good cause?

Yes. At Hauptplatz, Baden's service clubs run the punch and food stands. On 24 December, Theaterplatz serves traditional potato soup for a free-will donation to the MOKI children's hospice.

How do I get to Josefsplatz?

Josefsplatz sits right next to the Badener Bahn, so you can ride the train straight to it.

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