Vienna at Christmas?

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Original Poster:

23,219 posts

207 months

Sunday 27th November 2022
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as in actual christmas!?

we are going skiing the week prior so will be in the area, looking at 23-27 in vienna city centre.

just wondering whether anyone has done it and whether anything is open really, f&b wise, outside of hotels? very last minute so guessing its a case of beggars not being choosers, but something resembling a festive atmosphere on xmas day itself would be nice. i realise austrians have their main celebration on xmas eve, but googling just tells me about xmas markets and the like. some first hand advice would be very welcome!

i did think of bratislava as a lower cost alternative. went to both cities maybe 18yrs ago, vienna strikes me as a better bet.

Kawasicki

13,411 posts

241 months

Sunday 27th November 2022
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Used to live outside Vienna (Baden) and travel in regularly. A great city, wrap up warm though… the wind and the cold can be cutting. Spicy Gulasch helps!

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Original Poster:

23,219 posts

207 months

Monday 28th November 2022
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yeah the last time i was there i was just out of uni and stayed in a hostel...

all our sales shopping has been oriented towards winter wear! and i love a decent goulash!