When is Vienna's Christmas market in 2026?

The Christkindlmarkt am Rathausplatz runs 13 November to 26 December 2026, daily from 10:00 to 22:00 (24 December: 10:00–18:30) — confirmed by wien.info, the official Vienna tourist board.

Where is the Vienna Christmas market?

On the Rathausplatz, the square and park in front of Vienna's City Hall (Rathaus), reachable by tram or the U2 metro to Rathaus station.

Is there ice skating at the Vienna Christmas market?

Yes — the Wiener Eistraum (Vienna Ice Dream) rink runs in the City Hall park alongside the market, and for longer: 13 November 2026 to 6 January 2027, closed on 31 December.

Are there other Christmas markets in Vienna besides Rathausplatz?

Yes — Vienna also runs markets at Schönbrunn Palace, the Belvedere and the artsy Spittelberg quarter, each with its own character, alongside the flagship Rathausplatz market.

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Vienna Christmas Market 2026: Confirmed Dates & Guide

Reviewed by Wanderistan editorial team · Last updated Jul 27, 2026

The Christkindlmarkt am Rathausplatz, in front of Vienna's neo-Gothic City Hall, is the city's flagship Christmas market — hundreds of stalls, a giant illuminated tree, and the adjoining Wiener Eistraum (Vienna Ice Dream) skating rink across the City Hall park.

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Quick answer

Unlike most of the markets in this guide, Vienna's 2026 dates are already confirmed by the official city tourist board: 13 November to 26 December 2026, with the Ice Dream rink running longer, to 6 January 2027.

Vienna Christmas Market 2026 — confirmed dates

Detail	Information
2026 market dates	13 November – 26 December 2026
2026 hours	Daily 10:00–22:00 (24 Dec: 10:00–18:30)
Ice Dream skating rink	13 November 2026 – 6 January 2027 (closed 31 Dec)
Confidence	Confirmed — published directly by wien.info, the official Vienna tourist board
Location	Rathausplatz, 1010 Vienna, in front of Vienna City Hall
Official source	wien.info — see Sources below

What makes Vienna's market distinctive

Setting: staged in the park in front of the ornate neo-Gothic City Hall (Rathaus), one of Vienna's grandest buildings, illuminated for the season.
Scale and pedigree: one of the world's oldest continuously held Christmas markets, tracing its roots to the 13th century, and the anchor of a citywide network of markets (Vienna also runs markets at Schönbrunn Palace, Belvedere and Spittelberg).
Ice Dream: the adjoining Wiener Eistraum turns the City Hall park into Vienna's largest open-air ice rink each winter, running longer than the market stalls themselves.
Food and craft: Viennese classics — Glühwein (mulled wine), Punsch, roasted chestnuts and Lebkuchen — alongside hundreds of craft stalls.

Planning your visit

Vienna International Airport connects to the centre via the City Airport Train (16 minutes) or the S7 suburban rail. The Rathausplatz is served directly by tram lines and the U2 metro (Rathaus station).

December weekends draw large crowds — arrive on a weekday evening for a calmer visit, and book central accommodation well ahead given the market's long, confirmed run.

When is Vienna's Christmas market in 2026?: The Christkindlmarkt am Rathausplatz runs 13 November to 26 December 2026, daily from 10:00 to 22:00 (24 December: 10:00–18:30) — confirmed by wien.info, the official Vienna tourist board.
Where is the Vienna Christmas market?: On the Rathausplatz, the square and park in front of Vienna's City Hall (Rathaus), reachable by tram or the U2 metro to Rathaus station.
Is there ice skating at the Vienna Christmas market?: Yes — the Wiener Eistraum (Vienna Ice Dream) rink runs in the City Hall park alongside the market, and for longer: 13 November 2026 to 6 January 2027, closed on 31 December.
Are there other Christmas markets in Vienna besides Rathausplatz?: Yes — Vienna also runs markets at Schönbrunn Palace, the Belvedere and the artsy Spittelberg quarter, each with its own character, alongside the flagship Rathausplatz market.

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