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Reader question: Which Christmas markets are still open in Vienna after the weekend?

Most Christmas markets close as soon as presents are open in Austrian households, but which ones can you visit after Xmas time in Vienna?

Published: 22 December 2022 16:41 CET
Updated: 25 December 2022 09:58 CET
Reader question: Which Christmas markets are still open in Vienna after the weekend?
Christmas market in Vienna / Karlsplatz (Österreich Werbung, Photographer: Harald Eisenberger)

One of the main attractions of the Austrian capital during the holiday season is Christmas markets. However, most of them usually close on or just after Christmas Day, leaving Viennese without their daily Glühwein dose for the remainder of the winter season.

While many, including the popular Weihnachtsdorf am Campus der Universität Wien will open for the last time this year on December 23rd, some are still open until December 26th and even beyond.

Here’s where to get you punsch and maroni after the Christmas celebrations are done.

READ ALSO: Five restaurants that are open over Christmas in Vienna

Viennese Christmas Market on City Hall Square

(Wiener Christkindlmarkt auf dem Rathausplatz)

November 19th – December 26th, 2022
10 am – 9.30 pm
December 24th-26th, 10 am – 6.30 pm
Rathausplatz, 1010 Vienna

www.christkindlmarkt.at

Plus, even after the stalls are closed, you can still enjoy some ice skating on Vienna’s most famous ring in front of the Rathaus.

Vienna Ice World at the Christmas Market (Eistraum am Christkindlmarkt:):

November 19th, 2022 – January 8th, 2023, daily from 10.00 am – 10.00 pm
December 24th, 10 am – 6.30 pm; December 31st, closed

Christmas Village on Maria-Theresien-Platz
(Weihnachtsdorf Maria-Theresien-Platz)

November 16th – December 26th, 2022
Su-Th 11 am – 9 pm, Fr & Sa 11.00 am – 10.00 pm
December 24th, 11 am – 4.00 pm
December 25th+26th, 11 am – 7 pm
Maria-Theresien-Platz, 1010 Vienna

www.weihnachtsdorf.at

Christmas Village at Belvedere Palace
(Weihnachtsdorf Schloss Belvedere)

November 18th – December 26th, 2022
Mo-Fr 11 am – 9 pm, 10 am – 9 pm
December 24th, 11 am – 4 pm
December 25th+26th, 11 am – 7 pm
Prinz-Eugen-Strasse 27, 1030 Vienna

www.weihnachtsdorf.at

READ ALSO: Austrian Christmas traditions: The festive dates you need to know

Christmas Market Schloss Schönbrunn
(Kultur- und Weihnachtsmarkt Schloss Schönbrunn)

November 19th – December 26th, 2022
Daily from 10 am – 9 pm
December 24th, 10 am – 4 pm, December 25th+26th, 10 am – 6 pm
Schönbrunn Palace, 1130 Vienna

www.weihnachtsmarkt.co.at

Plus, a reduced, but lovely New Years’ Market (Neujahrsmarkt) opens afterward in the same spot: December 27th, 2022 – January 4th, 2023, 10 am – 6 pm

Christmas Market on Stephansplatz
(Weihnachtsdorf am Stephansplatz)

November 11th – December 23th, 2022
Daily from 11 am – 9 pm
December 24th, 11 am – 4.00 pm, December 25th+26th, 11 am – 7 pm
Stephansplatz, 1010 Vienna

www.weihnachtsdorf.at

READ ALSO: Christmas in Vienna: What times are shops open on December 24th?

Advent market at the Opera House
(Advent-Genussmarkt bei der Oper)

November 11th – December 31th, 2022
Daily from 11 am – 9 pm
December 24 closed, 31 December 11.00 am – 2.00 am
Mahlerstrasse 6, 1010 Vienna

www.adventgenussmarkt.at

Winter Market on Riesenradplatz
(Wintermarkt am Riesenradplatz)

November 11th, 2022 – January 8th, 2023
Mo-Fr 12 noon – 10 pm
Sa, Su & hols. 11 am – 10 pm
December 24th, 10 am – 5 pm, December 31st, 12 noon – 2 am
Riesenradplatz, 1020 Vienna

www.wintermarkt.at

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Everything you need to know about renting a car in Vienna

If you want to rent a car in Vienna, you can choose from a variety of options, including car-sharing services, rental companies, and platforms for comparing offers.

Published: 12 June 2024 14:59 CEST
Everything you need to know about renting a car in Vienna

In the Austrian capital, you can find different types of car-sharing services. In fact, the city operates its own affordable car-sharing service with many different sustainable cars ready to be used.

If you prefer a rental company, there are alternatives to choose from with multiple pick-up locations all over the city.

Car sharing services

WienMobile Auto is a car-sharing service offered by the city of Vienna and operated by Wiener Linien, Vienna’s public transportation company. This service offers flexibility with all-inclusive packages and stations all over the city where you can pick up the cars. The service mainly offers electric and hybrid cars at an affordable price starting from €2.60 per hour.

Through the service, you can rent a car for a couple of hours, one day or maximum a weekend (Friday to Monday). You are only allowed to drive inside of the state of Vienna. 

If you plan to rent the cars more often, you can sign up for a membership and pay a monthly fee which gives you discounts on your rentals.

Gomore.at is another platform for car sharing. Here, you can rent a car directly from its owner. The platform offers convenient filters to help you find the type of car you search for. After reserving the car, the owner will confirm whether the days are available and then send you the necessary information. 

The car owners tend to be flexible, and you can rent cars for just a few hours, a couple of days, or even a week or two.

You are usually allowed to drive the cars outside of Vienna, and maybe also outside of Austria, it depends on the specific terms and conditions set by the car owner.

SHARE NOW is a car-sharing service also operating in Vienna. Using a mobile app, you can easily locate and rent cars for short periods. The service offers a wide range of cars, including compact cars and electric and hybrid cars, making it convenient for various needs. You can unlock the cars through the app, drive to their destination, and drop off the car at any designated parking spot around the city. 

Through the service, you can rent a car for just a few minutes or even up to two weeks. You are in general allowed to drive wherever you feel like, although with some reservations. To make sure that your planned trip is accepted, contact the service directly to ask.

READ ALSO: The best websites for buying a used car in Austria

Cars on a road during sunset in Austria. Photo by Michael Pointner on Unsplash

Car rental companies

Vienna’s many car rental companies offer a wide range of options. They also offer loyalty programs where frequent car renters can get special deals. 
 
 
With a car from a rental company, you can travel wherever you want and rent the cars for extended periods, even for weeks.
 
Here we list Vienna’s five most popular car rental companies:
 
Avis Car Rental offers a wide selection of different cars at multiple locations across Vienna, including the airport. The service also has a loyalty program, where you can enjoy different services and rewards for frequent rentals. Booking is made through the company’s website or mobile app.

Sixt Rental has a great variety of cars. You can book and manage your rental easily through their app, and they often have special deals. The company is flexible with how long you can rent a car, and they offer extra services such as GPS monitors if you need it.

Budget Car Rental offers affordable rental options with pick-up locations all over Vienna. Here, you can choose from a wide range of cars to fit various travel needs and preferences, from compact cars to SUVs and vans. Booking is easy through their website or mobile app.

Hertz has lots of different types of cars available to rent in Vienna, and you can find them in many places around the city. If you sign up for their loyalty program, you can get faster service and maybe even a better car without paying extra. The company is also known for being reliable.

Europcar is another company offering a great variety of different cars for rent. You can easily choose how long you want to rent them for, and the rental locations are found in various places all over Vienna, including larger train stations. If you join their loyalty program, you can get free rental days and other benefits.

Compare rental offers

If you want to compare offers from multiple car rental companies, it is a good idea to use platforms such as Expedia, Rentalcars.com, and Kayak.

Here, you can compare different offers and find the most suitable one in terms of price, location, and other factors.

The platforms also often present you with discounts and promotions.

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