With just 24 hours in Vienna, I embarked on a starlit path of my own making, starting at Rathausplatz’s bustling Christmas market with over 145 stalls, before delving into the historic charm of the old city!
My twinkly adventures included:
- Enjoying mulled wine in the famous “Glühwein boot” – a boozy Christmas market tradition!
- Exploring the grandeur of St. Stephen’s Cathedral (which took over 300 years to finish)
- Devouring a traditional chicken schnitzel along the Danube
- Indulging in a sweet Austrian dessert, known as a Cremeschnitten or “cream slice” in English
- Gazing at the shimmering lights of the Christmas market at Rathausplatz
Fun fact: The Vienna Christmas market at “Rathaus” Platz is not only one of the largest in Europe but also boasts a tradition dating back to the Middle Ages, making it a truly historic and magical experience!
Below is a a drawing done by Karl Wenzel Zajicek named “A Christmas market in Vienna” from 1908, and then photos from today below it.
