Winter holiday in Vienna
Experience winter & Advent in Vienna
Experience a winter city holiday in Vienna and discover a wide range of winter experiences in one of the most beautiful cultural cities in the world. Especially in the winter and pre-Christmas period, Austria's capital presents itself from its most glamorous, romantic and above all most contemplative side and offers a wide range of winter leisure activities in the city.
Wrapped up warmly in a thick winter coat, you can stroll through the magnificently decorated Mariahilfer Straße on your winter holiday in Vienna, past the imposing St. Stephen's Cathedral, on to the Altwiener Christkindlmarkt and on to the breathtaking Schönbrunn Palace and the Schönbrunn Advent market. Vienna's streets and sights look even more impressive in winter, especially with the sparkling Christmas decorations.
Ice skating on Vienna City Hall Square
From mid-January to the beginning of March, Vienna's historic Rathausplatz is transformed into a magical winter wonderland and becomes the setting for one of the most impressive ice skating experiences in Europe.
With a spectacular ice rink totalling 8,500 m², Rathausplatz offers a unique opportunity for ice skating in Vienna. Experience the romantic lighting at dusk and the festive music as you skate around the ice rink. Whether with family, friends or as a couple.
Ice skating on Vienna's Rathausplatz is a must for your winter holiday in Vienna to experience the winter magic of Vienna up close.
Tobogganing at the Prater in Vienna
Tobogganing fun for the whole family in Vienna? That's exactly what you can do in the Vienna Prater in winter. The Vienna Prater has its own snow-covered hill for all those who love winter fun.
Whether big or small, the toboggan hill in the Prater offers an unforgettable experience for the whole family. Thanks to a modern floodlight system, tobogganing in Vienna doesn't have to end after dark. You can experience pure tobogganing fun in Vienna every day until 21:00.
For those who don't have their own sledge for tobogganing in Vienna, there is the option of hiring sledges on site. Experience tobogganing in Vienna during your winter holiday in one of the most beautiful cities in Europe.
Contemplative Advent in Vienna
If you spend your Advent season in Vienna at the Boutiquehotel Stadthalle, you will find yourself in the centre of a Viennese winter dream. As soon as you step out of the hotel door, the sweet smell of Christmas will fill your nose and lead you through the splendidly illuminated streets of the city.
Pass elaborately decorated shop windows that invite you to shop in Vienna and discover the many traditional Viennese Christmas markets that create a magical atmosphere amidst Vienna's historic architecture and sights. Enjoy Christmas treats, traditional crafts, homemade decorations and unique gift ideas at Vienna's Advent markets.
Christmas market at Vienna City Hall
Experience the magic of Advent in Vienna at the famous Vienna Christmas Market on Rathausplatz, one of the largest and most beautiful Christmas markets in Europe. Thanks to its grandiose location in the heart of the city, this Advent market in Vienna offers an unrivalled atmosphere that will immediately put you in the Christmas spirit.
Between the impressive towers of the neo-Gothic Vienna City Hall, there are numerous festively decorated stalls and huts offering traditional Viennese Christmas treats as well as punch and mulled wine.
The children enjoy the colourful carousels while the adults are enchanted by the Christmas music and the glittering lights.
Unique flair at the Schönbrunn Christmas market in Vienna
In winter, Schönbrunn Palace attracts visitors with a very special magic.
Whether it's a walk through the snow-covered Schönbrunn Palace Park, exploring exotic animals in Schönbrunn Zoo or visiting the magical Christmas market in front of the magnificent palace, which shines in new splendour every year and spreads Christmas cheer throughout the city.
Browse through traditional arts and crafts, woodcarvings, toys, Christmas decorations and, of course, delicious Christmas treats and juicy mulled wine at the Schönbrunn Christmas market in Vienna. Discover one of the most beautiful Christmas markets in Vienna during your winter holiday in Austria and experience Advent like the emperor himself.
More Christmas market recommendations in Vienna
- Christmas village on Maria Theresien Platz: over 70 stalls inspire with traditional handicrafts, homemade Christmas decorations and lovely souvenirs.
- Altwiener Christkindlmarkt: Atmospheric Christmas music, arts and crafts demonstrations and children's programmes with puppet theatre invite you to marvel and dream.
- Belvedere Palace Christmas Village: Christmas market with lots of stalls selling gift ideas, mulled wine and Christmas treats for the whole family.
- Christmas village on Stephansplatz: Small, cosy Advent market in Vienna right next to St. Stephen's Cathedral, Austria's landmark.
- Advent market on Karlsplatz: Arts and crafts Advent market directly in front of St. Charles Church with installations on the art island as well as fire dancing and street theatre.
What are you waiting for? Plan your winter holiday in Vienna today and enjoy your stay at the Boutiquehotel Stadthalle. Send your non-binding enquiry to the hotel team or book your room online and experience a wonderful Advent in Vienna.
