The Best Markets In Vienna Austria

Vienna is a city of culinary specialties, beautiful buildings, multiculturalism, an eventful nightlife, and several varied markets. Check out some of the best markets in Vienna, where everybody can find somewhere to explore and maybe the right thing to buy.

1. Artisan market at Spittelberg

Market

One of the loveliest alleys in Vienna is the Spittelberggasse. And on one weekend a month you will find an artisan market exhibiting the arts and crafts of local artists. You will find at the Spittelberg Market paintings, as well as jewelry. They offer specialties made of wood, glass, textile, clay and every material, which could be used to create beautiful jewelry, decorations and utilities for home use.

Neubaugasse Flea Market

The first market here took place in 1983, and nobody could foresee that it would be such a success. Twice a year this market in the Neubaugasse is a fixed point to visit for young and old people. As it is located very close to Vienna’s longest shopping street, it’s quite impossible to pass over this market. The secret behind the popularity of this market is that family-owned enterprises offer their produce besides young businessmen.

Neubaugasse, Vienna, Austria

Christmas markets

Every year both young and old are looking forward to the annual Christmas markets in Vienna. There are a lot. Some are situated more centrally, like the Christmas market at the Maria-Theresien-Platz, and some more outside of the city, like the Christmas market in front of the castle of Schönbrunn. The Christmas market shown in the picture above is located at Karlsplatz. It is close to the city center and offers a very unique ambiance with its church surrounds. This one offers only artisan craft work from Austrian artists. This market is perfect for having a hot punch, and offers a petting zoo for children too.

For more information on Vienna’s Christmas markets click here