2025 Vienna Christmas Guide 🎄 by @tobi.eulerrolle

Discover Vienna at its most magical — through the eyes of a local.

This guide brings together over 100 Christmas spots, handpicked routes, insider tips, and everything you need to plan the perfect winter trip. It’s the only Christmas Guide written by a Vienna-based creator, designed to help you experience the city the way locals actually enjoy it.

Whether you’re here for the markets, the lights, the cafés, the museums, or simply the winter atmosphere — this guide keeps everything in one place so you can spend less time planning and more time making memories.

 

What’s Inside (Highlights)

✨ 100+ Christmas spots locals love

🎄 Every Christmas Market in Vienna — reviewed & explained

📍 Local-only insights you won’t find on Google or TikTok

📝 80+ pages full of practical tips, maps & curated lists

📆 Tailored 3-Day Winter Itineraries based on 5 travel styles

🗺️ Google Maps Guide included (easy to access on mobile while exploring)

 

Inside the Guide — Chapter Overview

1. Before Your Visit

Everything you need to know before you arrive:

• Best time to visit

• Transport tips & how to get around

• Budget expectations

• Dos & Don’ts

• Local essentials that make your trip easier

2. Christmas Markets

The most complete Christmas Market guide you’ll find:

• Every market in Vienna, explained in detail

• Ratings based on atmosphere, food, crowds & design

• Hidden corners and must-try treats

• Best times to go (and when to avoid peak hours)

• Insider tips only locals know

3. Food & Drinks

My favourite winter places to eat and drink in Vienna:

• Cozy cafés for cold mornings

• Classic Viennese restaurants

• Bars and punch terraces

• Brunch spots with Christmas specials

• Dinner spots on Christmas Eve

• Hidden gems locals actually go to

4. Things To Do

A full list of winter activities across the city:

• Museum picks

• Concerts and seasonal performances

• Winter walks & photo spots

• Christmas lights and decorations

• Festive experiences, workshops & pop-ups

• The best day trips from Vienna (winter edition)

5. New Year’s Eve in Vienna

A complete NYE guide with:

• The best NYE dinners & gala menus

• Parties, clubs & rooftop events

• The most beautiful spots to watch the fireworks

• Local advice to navigate the city that night

 

6. Places to Stay

Handpicked hotel recommendations:

• Budget, mid-range & luxury options

• Hotels with festive décor, good views, or cozy atmospheres

7. Tailored 3-Day Itineraries

Instead of giving you one generic winter plan, I created five completely different 3-day itineraries, each built around a specific travel personality — from traditional and cultural to creative, festive, budget-friendly or nature-focused. These plans are designed to save you hours of research and make your days in Vienna feel effortless, personal and truly memorable.

8. Google Maps Guide

A linked Google Maps collection with all the Christmas Markets and festive must-sees. 

 

Everything you need for a beautiful winter in Vienna — in one guide, designed to make your trip simple, inspiring, and unforgettable. ✨