Christmas markets in Vienna are amazing. There are so many food, drink, and souvenir options at these markets.

Louis R loves traveling to Europe to hit up local Christmas markets. Louis R ate local fare and drank local ales at this packed AF Christmas market. Louis R loves that this Christmas market is unlike the 2,846,359 Christmas markets that proliferate through Vienna. Louis R bought all kinds of Christmas gifts for his beautiful friends back home. Louis R will be back. read more

The Spittelberg Christmas Market is pretty cool in that the layout is unique in the city. Instead of taking over a big public space, it just weaves throughout the neighborhood streets. It adds to the "adventure" of discovering new shops and potential Christmas gifts. Some of the stalls even accept credit cards or back up to full shops where you can grab something from the showcase and purchase inside. A nice touch for sure. There's lots of stalls for food and drinks in addition to the trinkets. It's also very close and walkable to other markets, which makes this one an all-around gem. Definitely visit if you have the time. read more

In my humble opinion this is one of the top 2 christmas markets in Vienna. (If not the best.) Sprawling through a number of small side streets its so ridiculously cute its almost illegal. The eggnog is the best of any I've ever tasted so far and so is the gluhwein. A must have is the kartoffelpuffer, don't worry about the calories just go on and have one. (But don't make the same mistake that we made and think the sauce on the side is apfelmousse, its garlic sauce and bloodily strong too!) There are some great stalls here and the shops along the streets are very very inviting too. My only tiny complaint would be that I couldn't find a loo but if you pop into the Irish pub on the corner no one bats an eyelid. read more

Weihnachtsmarkt am Spittelberg - Christmas Markets Near Me - Vienna, 9

The old Christmas Market on the narrow cobblestoned streets of Spittelberg is perhaps my favorite of all the many Christmas Markets in Vienna. I just really like the street atmosphere while chill spots in the neighborhood like Amerling Beisl or Plutzer Bräu blend in to it perfectly. And my favorite place to drink Punsch is here in Spittelberg ... although it is not always easy to get a table at this pop-up Glühwein, Punsch, & Jägertee Lokal. Don't worry - if you drink long enough a table will open up! read more

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This has the most intimate setting of the Vienna Christmas markets, but I found the selection the least appealing. Narrow streets in a neighborhood environment are attracting, but the selection was lacking. Go because of the location. Don't expect to find much to purchase. read more

This market has a much different vibe than the others because it is on narrow cobblestone streets between buildings. Reminded me of Diagon Alley in Happy Potter. Location: It is near many of the main shops and is definitely worth a look. They are a pedestrian only area which adds to the charm, but this allows for more people to bump into others. Just watch your wallets from pickpockets! Stalls: They have a smaller selection of stalls which is one of the detracting factors compared to other markets. Either it was food and drinks, or just clothing that wasn't even artisan. My friends and I walked through this market in a few minutes, so there weren't too many stalls. Overall, it's cute, but needs better variety of stalls. read more

One of the best and oldest Christmas-markets in Vienna. The narrow streets create a unique flair, which makes you forget about the high prices. Many shops with authentic art and real hot wine (no syrup) -often extremely crowded read more

Recommended by locals, this Christmas market is one of the better ones in Vienna for 3 reasons: first, the ambiance - described as the "village in the city," Spittelberg is a pedestrian zone with narrow cobble-stoned streets a la Prague - second, there is still lots of smoking as Vienna is a haven for smokers, but it is not as bad here as in other parts of the city, and third, the erdapfelpuffer - the potato pancake this market is known for. The most famous stall at the market, with long lines, is the one where the angry-looking Austrian woman with piercings sells erdapfelpuffer that her partner fries in a large, flat iron pan. Many cultures have their own version of the potato pancake. The erdapfelpuffer, unlike my favorite Swiss rösti, contains flour, onion, egg, salt, white pepper, and a little milk. It can be eaten with a very strong garlic sauce, but I think it overpowers the taste. I loved the erdalpfelpuffer the first time I had it and returned the following day for more. The stallkeeper was still unfriendly, looked like she couldn't wait to get done with the night so she could jump off a bridge (you get why Freud had great reason to work on psychoanalysis in Vienna), but the puffer was cold and much smaller but still sold for the same price. The stallkeepers are mostly unfriendly and angry, which is unsettling, but you get used to it after a few days in cold and condescending Vienna, so that the rare smile is a surprise. The crafts and sold items are low-quality and overpriced. Why would someone pay so much for recycled bicycle tires and bottle caps - featured at one of the stalls? A quick walk from the Museum Quarter. read more

Christmas market at Rathaus can be iconic but this market has more tradition in it. Worth checking out in winter

Spittelberg in General is quite cute, though the addition of the market is quite fantastic. Good food and Punsch and lots of local crafts - what you would expect from Spittelberg - though the tourists pack in droves as they migrate up Burggasse from the first district. read more