The Wiener Christkindlmarkt at Rathausplatz runs from 13 November to 26 December 2026, in front of Vienna's City Hall. Luxura chauffeurs can handle your arrival on the Ring and your return after an evening at the market.
- Dates
- 13 November – 26 December 2026
- Starts
- 10:00 local time
- Venue
- Rathausplatz
- City
- Vienna
The Wiener Christkindlmarkt opens on Rathausplatz from 13 November to 26 December 2026, daily from 10am to 10pm, closing at 6.30pm on Christmas Eve.
What is Vienna Christmas Market at Rathausplatz 2026?
The market in front of Vienna's neo-Gothic City Hall is the city's best-known Christmas market. Stalls sell decorations, crafts, sweets and warming drinks, while the trees of the Rathauspark are hung with lights. An ice-skating trail usually runs alongside the market, and the surrounding Ringstrasse, with the Burgtheater opposite, makes it one of the most photographed festive scenes in Europe.
How do you get to Rathausplatz by chauffeur?
Rathausplatz sits on the Ringstrasse between the Burgtheater and City Hall. The Ring is busy in the evenings during Advent, and stopping is restricted directly in front of the market. A chauffeur can drop you at a permitted point nearby, such as a side street off the Ring, and meet you there later. From the Innere Stadt hotels, the drive takes only a few minutes; from Vienna Airport, allow around 25 to 35 minutes.
Planning your day
- Visit on a weekday evening for a quieter atmosphere.
- Dress warmly and keep gloves handy for the outdoor stalls.
- Agree a collection point on a side street off the Ring.
- Pair the market with a concert or dinner in the Innere Stadt.
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How your chauffeured day runs
- Pickup at your doorYour chauffeur arrives ahead of time and messages on arrival.
- Drop-off at the venueAs close to the entrance as the venue allows.
- Return rideYour chauffeur waits at a meeting point we share with you on the day.
