![]() ![]() More markets exist (which I will try and get to eventually). Edelstoff design fair Xmas edition (December 2nd and 3rd): another design market with a special seasonal edition.Weihnachtsquartier (December 1st to 3rd): more a design market than a Christmas market, but great for gifts.Palais Niederösterreich (2023 dates TBA): the So Schmeckt NÖ Adventmarkt features the cuisine and products of the province of Lower Austria.Medieval advent market (November 30th to December 3rd): a hugely popular event outside the excellent Heeresgeschichtliches Museum with food, drink, and wares matching the historical theme. ![]() Some other market delights that spring up for just a couple of days: (Share some mead with a dragon at the medieval advent market) That rather clinical description fails to do justice to the concept, though. The “dictionary definition” is simply a collection of wooden stalls that sell traditional Christmas foods and beverages, honey, jams, other delicacies, candy and chocolate, decorations, handmade toys, jewellery, and many other arts and crafts…all during the weeks leading up to late December (and sometimes beyond). (I may have exaggerated a little, particularly the number of candles.) There you have it: a Viennese Christmas market. Then spread it all out in front of a magnificent historical building. ![]() Now throw in the scent of baked potatoes, fresh bread, strudel, candied nuts, and more. Imagine crisp winter air, the glitter of a thousand candles, steaming mugs of punch, laughter, smiles, roasted chestnuts, the tinkle of glass baubles, and the delicate crafts of numerous artisans. The Christmas market goes by various names, but all tend to follow the same pattern… (The main entrance to the Christkindlmarkt in front of city hall) ![]()
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