It has more than 70 stalls selling handicrafts and traditional gifts, but there is no programme of live events this year due to Covid-19 restrictions. Vienna’s Christmas Village is located between the Kunsthistorisches Museum Vienna and the Naturhistorisches Museum Vienna. Christmas Village on Maria-Theresien-Platz, 1010 Vienna Rules to be aware of: The 2G rule applies to the main market, the ferris wheel and the Wiener Ringelspiel for people aged 16 and over. There is even a ferris wheel and light installations for kids in the Children’s World, and a huge Christmas tree on Rauthausplatz. Vienna’s largest market promises a “fairytale Christmas world” with 150 stalls selling gifts, tree decorations, culinary treats, drinks and snacks. Vienna Christmas World on Rathausplatz, 1010 Vienna At the time of writing, Salzburg had banned the sale of alcohol at Christmas markets and required FFP2 masks, while Upper Austria also required FFP2 masks and only take-away food or drink (not on-site consumption) was allowed. Some regions have additional rules in place for the markets, as outlined below. If anyone is experiencing flu-like symptoms, they are advised to stay home and not visit the markets. Visitors to Christmas markets across Austria are also advised to keep a distance from others (at least one metre) where possible, to use hand sanitiser and to carry proof of 2G. The 2G rule applies from the age of 12, and children aged between 12 and 15 can continue to use tests and will be allowed entry, for example using the Ninja Pass which shows school tests (although in Vienna children aged 12 and 15 can only use a PCR test for entry). So please note: as the Covid-19 situation in Austria is changing on a daily basis, the information in this guide could change.Īt the time of publication, the consumption of food and drink in a hospitality setting in Austria is only allowed in compliance with 2G rules (proof of vaccination or recovery). This means organisers and visitors have to follow rules and regulations to protect staff, visitors and the general public.
However, once again Austria is experiencing a wave of Covid-19 infections. Visiting a Christmas market is a festive must-do in Austria and this year there are events taking place across the country – from big to small and everything in between.Īfter the annual Christmas markets (Weihnachtsmärkte or Christkindlmärkte) were cancelled in 2020 due to the pandemic, some events are returning this year.
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