From the middle of November until Christmas, Vienna’s prettiest squares transform into magical Christmas markets. The aroma of Christmas baking, hot punch and toasted almonds hangs in the air. The Old City and shopping streets are decorated with festive lights that create a Christmas atmosphere in Vienna.
Christmas shopping
All the main shopping streets put on a Christmas display and, of course, many large stores and hotels do so, too.
In terms of shapes and colours, it’s usually low on gaudy and garish and big on classic whites, reds and greens, often with a touch of “alternative” thrown in.