Markets: Contrary to what many visitors may expect, quite a few Christmas markets already close before Christmas Eve. Especially when you travel with your family or a group, having your own guide works wonders when navigating busy places. To escape the crowds consider joining a small group tour or booking private tours. For a broader overviews, do check which sightseeing tickets are still available on the 25th December. Sightseeing: Since some smaller museums and institutions will be closed stick to the main attractions.
Just be aware that most shops and restaurants will be closed. In general, Christmas Day is quiet in Vienna, and perfect for relaxing, sightseeing or going on a day out. Need a comprehensive trip plan for your Christmas holiday in Vienna and surroundings? Find out more in Vienna Travel Planning Christmas Day in Vienna, or ElsewhereĬhristmas Dinner and Christmas Day in Vienna. Piaristenkirche (parish Maria Treu): midnight Minoritenkirche (in Italian language): 11.00 pm University Church (aka Jesuit Church): 11.55 pm Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart – Coronation Mass Missa Solemnis in C-Major Īugustinerkirche (the Habsburgs’ traditional wedding church): 11.00 pm Christmas music for brass and organ Stephen’s Cathedral): 11.30 pm (10.30 pm – brass tower ensemble in front of main entrance) To give you an idea, check this list of churches that offer the most atmospheric midnight masses in the Vienna city center and central neighbourhoods: Besides hearing the Christmas gospel children’s and adult choirs sing traditional Christmas songs, such as Silent Night, Holy Night. Most Atmospheric Christmas MassesĬhristmas Dinner and Christmas Day in Vienna. Traditionally, many Viennese visit the traditional Christmas Mass (Christmette) at 11.00 pm or midnight of the 24th December. If you are not into a church mass, then consider this magnificent trumpet concert on Christmas Eve. On even more dates around Christmas, a couple of really gifted musicians will use Mozart, Beethoven, Vivaldi and others to wrap a baroque church into blissful sound clouds. If you arrive around the 18th and 19th December, you may even make it to the Christmas in Vienna concert with the Vienna Boys Choir. On the 25th and 26th December a festive Christmas concert will take place at a truly atmospheric church in the center. Christmas ConcertsĬhristmas Dinner and Christmas Day in Vienna. Ready to explore more insider tips for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day? Just where you’d expect Viennese locals to celebrate, you can get bookings at fabulous places from my personal black book! Find out more in Vienna Travel Planning.
Restaurant Plachutta at Wollzeile and Walfischgasse in the city centre.restaurant Anna Sacher at Hotel Sacher.Most of them serve an exclusive Christmas Eve dinner menu. To give you a headstart, here are my top five places. Although many eateries close on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day there are a few nice restaurants open during the festive season. Christmas DinnerĬhristmas Dinner and Christmas Day in Vienna. Here are a few tips for 2022 to make sure you have a great time, too.
In Wien like elsewhere we mostly celebrate with our families at our homes. Having a great Christmas Dinner and Christmas Day in Vienna isn’t as clear cut for travellers as it seems.
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