Christmas Market - Wr. Neustadt, Lower Austria…read more At the usual market place, right in the center of Wr. Neustadt, one of the biggest cities in Lower Austria with lots of historical tradition (emperor Maximilian of Austria, one and only military academy for officers, etc.) there is also the Christmas market. A big ice-skating rink with a special tent as checkroom. Lots of Austrian handcraft, beverages and Christmas goodies. The alcoholic stands are better organized than usual and offer lots of room to sit and also eat. The prices are modest and there is also a music stage where they play traditional as well as rock-pop music - thus something for everybody!!! Hats off for taste, common sense and sense for people and kids!!!!

Grafenegg is one of the top summer classical music venues and festivals in Europe. It is located…read morein the idyllic countryside northwest of Vienna on one of the most romantic neo-Gothic estates you could ever imagine. For the castle itself, think Downton Abbey...or maybe even more elaborate than that. The outdoor concert amphitheatre on the other hand is a modern architectural fantasy called the Cloud Tower. Near the old riding hall and stables are wine bars and eating establishments and of course the spectacular surrounding grounds and gardens await your discovery. A summer night's concert here is a perfect respite from the stress of everyday life. And all this comes with a shuttle bus from central Vienna to transport you to Grafenegg in comfort!

You must try the Food Festival. Bring your appetite- there is great food. Great music and very…read moreinternational feel. I love yo Austria!

Another win for Vienna! Man I really don't mind paying my…read moretaxes to a city that puts on events like this. Just outside the historic and beautiful Karlskirche is a four day mini pop festival with numerous live acts performing throughout the day and night. Plenty of place to chill out and watch the music and enough food and drink stands to quench your thirst or satiate your appetite and NO ENTRANCE FEE AT ALL! Like Charlie Sheen Vienna is WINNIG!

Last Day - Sunday, December 15th, 2013 Tomorrow is the last…read moreday of the Christmas Market at the "Wasserschloss Kottingbrunn, Lower Austria" (moat castle) There is a crib exhibition at the great hall of the castle, lots of traditional handcraft, food, drink, alcoholic beverage stands in the castle, in the castle courtyard and the stables of the castle. The museum with real Messerschmidt aircrafts, trains, Roman artifacts and peaces of the Austrian Emprior time is also open!!!! For the children there is a lama and a turnery workshop. Every year it gets better and better - thanks to "Kunstszene Kottingbrunn and Mrs. Künzel" and the local people, it is the heart of the city and means lots to the citizens and that is what you see and feel!!! THE Christmas market with the special touch - exactly THE ONE for families!!! Unfortunately Sunday, December 15th, 2013 is the last day of this years Christmas Market, but it's still worth seeing it!!! Hats off for KOTTINGBRUNN!!!!