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Location:
Vienna
ALL LOCATIONS
2012 dates and details to be confirmed, here is a taste of what was on offer last year
Rasthausplatz
See blue box on the right for full details
'Christmas in Schönbrunn
19 Nov - 01 Jan 2012
The guided tour is an informative stroll through the Christmas market. Local guides tell interesting and amusing stories about Christmas from the time of the Habsburg era up to now. The Schönbrunn Zoo train runs between the Christmas market and the Hietzing gate daily.
Spittelberg
17 Nov - 23 Dec 2011
In this lovely historical quarter both traditional and original handicraft are sold on narrow granitstone paved alleyways, niches and courtyards. It's Vienna's most authentic Christmas market.
Opening Times
Mon-Fri 14.00 - 21.00
Sat-Sun 10.00 - 21.00
Baroque Belvedere Palace
18 Nov - 23 Dec 2011
Visit one of Europe's most beautiful baroque palaces.
With the world's largest collection of Gustav KLIMT's works and complete your tour with a visit to the enchanting Christmas market.
Opening Times
11.00 - 17.00
Maria Theresien Place
16 Nov to 24 Dec 2011
The Christmas Village at the beautiful park between the Natural History Museum and the Museum of Fine Arts. Indulge in hours of "a real Viennese Christmas"
Opening Times
11.00 - 22.00
24 Dec 11.00 - 15.00
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Advent Fairytale in Vienna
2012 dates and details to be confirmed, here is a taste of what was on offer last year
12th November to 24th December 2011
' Magic of Advent in Vienna' will once again enchant its visitors in front and inside the Vienna City Hall. In the very heart of Vienna between City Hall and Burgtheater you may experience the most wonderful winter fairytale the former Imperial City has to offer.
Embedded in Vienna's historical city centre on the magnificent Ringstrasse this traditional Viennese Christmas market mediates a unique flair. Visitors will find the most tasteful Christmas decorations, gifts for all generations and 'Viennese specialities' at the market with the brightly shining Christmas tree.
The most delightful surprise awaits you in the park in front of the City Hall: wonderful trees decorated with red hearts, angels, lanterns and much more. Christmas plays are performed at the Punch and Judy show, and there is a lot to see and hear in the small pavilions. Dwarfs, teddy bears and other figures fascinate and enchant children and grown-ups alike.
'Christkindls Werkstatt', which is located in the City Hall, is a truly marvellous place: thousands of children make cookies and handicraft all kinds of Christmas presents.
Amidst the Christmas cheer in front of the City Hall you may see the Vienna Christ Child late in the afternoon. Or it is visiting some old people's homes or hospitals to bring a little bit of Christmas spirit to all those who cannot come to the Magic of Advent for themselves.
Opening times
Sun - Thur 09.00 - 21.00
Fri - Sat 09.00 - 22.00
Christmas Eve 09.00 - 17.00
To see some pictures from the Magic of Advent in Vienna may visit the web site below.
www.christkindlmarkt.at
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Vienna Advent Market beneath the spires of the Rathaus |
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Wienerlied Advent calendar
2011
A musical Advent calendar travels throughout Vienna: with live concerts from 1 December in the 1st district to 23 December in the 23rd district. The focus is on the Wienerlied or Vienna song.
Each evening, there are encounters of the Wienerlied with other cultures and art forms at a high artistic level.
This singing, ringing Advent calendar has a few surprises in store - a tip for music fans who are on the search for something special and unusual, far removed from commercial music.
The stages are mainly long-established inns and typical Viennese bistros. The ambience ranges from dignified and venerable to trendy and casual.
Look forward to lively Advent evenings with Karl Hodina & Rudi Koschelu, Ernst Molden, the Vienna Tschuschen Band, Wolfram Berger & the New Vienna Concert Schrammeln, Otto Lechner, Daniel Kahn & The Painted Bird, Der Nino aus Wien, 9dlinger & den Geringfügig Beschäftigten and many more.
Programme and information
www.wienerlied-und.at
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