In late November and early December before Christmas, such markets are held in Austrian cities and rural regions, like many Christian countries around the world. Especially Austria, Germany and Switzerland.
Christmas market in Austria known by following names:
Weihnachtsmarkt
Christkindlmarkt (Christ Child Market)
Adventmarkt
Dezembermarkt (December market)
They are temporary markets that are often set up in famous streets, town squares, parks or areas around churches in a very short time to connect the short autumn days among the decorative lights, music and smell of mulled wine, hot fried breads and sweets to its long nights.
Rhythm instruments made of wood, bamboo, gourds, etc (Rhythmusinstrumente aus Holz, Bambus, Flaschenkürbis u.s.w)
Painting (Malerei)
Noodle walker (Nudelwalker)
Nutcracker (Nussknacker)
Home decoration
Decorative furniture (Schmück Möbel)
Jewelry (Schmuck)
Stainless steel jewelry (Edelstahl schmuck)
Seasonal Items
Candles (Kerzen)
Scented candles (Duftkerzen)
Soap (Seifen)
Mug (Häferl)
Dried Fruit (plums etc.)
Incense (Räucherwerk)
Herbal pedagogy (Kräuterpädagogik)
Pickled (Eingelegte)
In the area of Christmas markets, you can often see the following attractions:
Nativity Scene (Weihnachtskrippe)
Playgrounds for kids
Winter clothes
Toys
You can visit the Wien.info website to find the information about the location and time of activities of different markets in Vienna. For other cities and regions, you can find the necessary information from the websites of the municipalities (Gemeinden).
Some of the Christmas markets in Vienna are listed below:
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