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11/01/2008 - 12/31/2008Vienna Christmas Market
Vienna,
Austria
In 1296 Emporer Albrecht I granted the privilege of organising a "Dezembermarkt" (December market) to ensure the supply of basic goods to Vienna's population. Eventually renamed "Christkindlmarkt" (Christmas Market), its popularity grew and the goods on sale shifted from practical items such as cloth and basic cooking ingredients to specialist products and fine pastries. Today, it attracts shoppers from across Europe for a weekend break to soak up the Christmas atmosphere. There are well over 100 stalls with many offering food and drink including candied fruit, candyfloss, roasted chestnuts and the traditional Austrian winter warmer, gluhwein (hot mulled wine). Indoor activities are organised for children in the Assembly Hall including a popular Christmas cookie-baking workshop. An exhibition shows the different ways Christmas is celebrated around the world. Each Sunday during Advent, choirs perform traditional Christmas carols at the town hall. Completing the festive picture are traditional fairground rides
Themes:
Food & Drink
, Business
Hours: TBC
Cost: Free
Where: Town Hall Square
1 Rathausplatz
Vienna, Austria
Getting there:
Vienna's public transport network is excellent, with a extensive network of bus and underground services.
Underground: U2 to Rathausplatz.
Contact Information:
Vienna Business Agency
Ebendorferstrasse 2
Vienna
Vienna
1010
Austria
Telephone: No telephone number available
Email: sh.gggindl@wkw.at
Website: www.christkindlmarkt.at
