Joining Christmas market on Stephansplatz in Vienna

Monday, 02 December 2019 08:32
Written by Portal Editor

It's that time again, the year 2019 is coming to an end and so Christmas is approaching considerably. We wanted to use the Sunday afternoon to look at the local Christmas markets.

So we started from the campsite Wien West first on foot, then with the line 4 of the Viennese S-Bahn on the way to Stephansplatz, one of the many Christmas markets of Vienna, due to its fantastic location right at the foot of the Vienna landmark, the cathedral St. Stephan.

In the heart of Vienna's city center, Stephansplatz has been a classic among Vienna's Christmas markets since 1999. Due to the similar style of the stalls, the elegant and noble Christmas market is created around St. Stephen's Cathedral.

These attributes describe the market, which is conveyed by the stalls of the Christmas market around the well-known Cathedral of St. Stephen. These are reflected both in terms of the look and design of the huts and the lighting concept as well as in the arts and crafts offered there.

The main focus of the Christmas market on Stephansplatz is on a very qualitative product range of exhibitors. This will mainly include high quality products made or finished in Austria.

Bright lights and gingerbread scent, steaming mulled wine and freshly baked nuts, sparkling children's eyes in front of festively lit huts: lovers of atmospheric Christmas markets with a perfect atmosphere and ambience, paired with top-class art and food will be thrilled by the "Christmas market on Stephansplatz", says the glossy brochure.

And indeed: High-quality regional specialties are an important part of the culinary selection at the "Christmas Market on Stephansplatz". You get a variety of food and drinks - from hearty to sweet - the actual high requirements and a varied selection.

The handicraft stalls offer a unique blend of original handicrafts and a wide range of gift ideas such as wood carvings, glass balls, ceramics, accessories, children's toys or soaps.

A special lighting concept ensures a harmonious, Christmas-like lighting and will put the Christmas market in front of the cathedral in a moody and discreetly in the right light and spread Christmas spirit par excellence.

Experience from 15 November to 26 December 2019 Enjoyment, inspiration and Christmas anticipation on the "Christmas market on the Stephansplatz", the dignified and special presentation guarantees Viennese and visitors a special highlight of the Advent season.