Christmas Markets in Vienna, Oh MY!! This beautiful city has as many as 20 markets full of fun and festivity. We spent the evening wandering through the city, happening upon one market after the next. The markets fill the plazas and the streets and they’re filled with vendor shops, delicious food and so much eye candy!
Each market has a name or theme. This Art Advent featured many local artists. For me, taking photos of all the different things for sale captures the experience so I can revisit these places in the future. I tried to photograph things that looked interesting to me. I hope you enjoy this visual feast!
This Art Advent Market had a fun play area for the children with a petting zoo, of sorts, and some Nativity animals.
The Christkind (a woman) welcomes visitors to the market.
She is followed by her entourage of musicians with their drums in every size and variety.
Following the drummers were the scary figures.
This market was in the plaza by several large churches. We went into Karls Kirche after an evening mass.
It was magnificent, especially with the Christmas trees, the yule wreath and the illuminated great star up above.
Every church also displays a beautiful Nativity.
Back to the market! I love seeing handcrafted items. This market was fun.
For dinner I chose a baked potato with a creamy mushroom sauce and John chose Kasespaetzle. Mmmm.
These looked delicious! They were like hot scones with different toppings.
After a wonderful evening in the Christmas Market, we headed across town to our Marriott hotel. The entire city is festive and beautifully lit.
Mozartkuegel beckoning to John. COME EAT ME!
A favorite chocolate shop: Laederach.
John REALLY wanted this gift bag of chocolates. It was 25 Euro. He restrained himself.
We passed by the great Cathedral on our way home. It is spectacular! Another Christmas Market surrounded the cathedral.
Loved this Nativity made in Seiffen, Germany. The price was 850 Euro for the smaller size, 1200 Euro for the larger one. The photo was free.
Our Frankfurt Germany Mission 