Christmas Time in Austria

The weeks before Christmas are a time of romantic Christmas Markets and old traditions in Austria. If the alluring scents of roasted almonds, mulled wine and cinnamon fill the air, then Advent in Austria has begun. Christmas markets are a long-standing and typically Austrian tradition. In Vienna, for instance, the market is held in the large square in front of City Hall. This market can be traced back to the year 1298. Innsbruck opens its romantic Christmas market in the narrow medieval square at the foot of the Golden Roof. In Salzburg, the Christmas market takes over the area in front of the Cathedral with its picturesque stalls, while the tree vendors occupy Residenzplatz on the side of the huge Cathedral. Aside from these larger institutions, almost every small town in Austria has its own Christmas market, so simply take your pick for a truly magical festive break!




original on treasures.austria.info