Illustration of a small village Christmas market at night with a brass band and children holding lanterns (Altwiener Christkindlmarkt Freyung)

Altwiener Christkindlmarkt Freyung

Visitors can wander through festive stalls offering a wide range of culinary specialties and artisan handicrafts, including hand-painted decorations and Ukrainian Petrykiwka painting. The stage hosts live Advent music alongside demonstrations of arts and crafts. Families can also experience dedicated children's entertainment and explore offerings of holiday punch, liqueurs, and pastries.

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When

Hours

Daily 10.00 – 21.00.

Ages

All ages

Neighborhood

Freyung

Food & Drink

Stalls offer handmade Schaumröllchen and Topfenbällchen, along with bottled Christmas liqueurs and punch.

Parking

Nearby parking is listed at WIPARK Freyung.

Going?

Location

Freyung · Freyung, 1010 Wien, Vienna, Vienna Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 ⚪ (4/5)

Best For

Families and christmas-craft enthusiasts

Vibe

Traditional and festive

Energy Level

Moderate

Photo Friendly

Moderate

Weather Sensitivity

High

Tips & Advice

  • Take the U3 to Herrengasse or Volkstheater, or catch bus 1A or 2A, which both stop at Freyung.
  • Look at the Advent programme once it's published from mid-October so you can plan around the stage music, children's shows and craft demonstrations.
  • Pick up the Advent music CD at any stall for a donation, since the proceeds go to charitable causes.
  • Take home bottled Christmas liqueurs or punch from LANG Likör + Punsch Manufaktur if you want an edible gift from the market.
  • Walk over from Stephansplatz if you're already in the centre, as it takes about ten minutes through the inner city.

Links & Contact

Run by Altwiener Märkte Betriebs GmbH

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Frequently Asked Questions

What food and drink can I find?

Stalls sell handmade Schaumröllchen and Topfenbällchen. You can also buy bottled Christmas liqueurs and punch from LANG Likör + Punsch Manufaktur.

What crafts are sold?

Artisan stalls include Ukrainian Petrykivka painting from UkrGifts and hand-painted, one-off products from Peter's Seasons.

Is there anything for children?

Yes. The Advent programme on the stage includes children's programmes, along with Advent music and craft demonstrations. The new programme is published from mid-October.

How do I get there by public transport?

Take the U3 to Herrengasse or Volkstheater, a few minutes' walk away. Buses 1A and 2A stop at Freyung, and trams 1, 2, D and 71 stop at Schottentor/Burgtheater. It's about a 10-minute walk from Stephansplatz.

Can I take the market's music home?

Yes. A CD with ensembles from the stage programmes and Christmas readings is available at every stall for a donation. The proceeds go to charity.

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