The Weihnachtsdorf (Christmas village) at the Maria-Theresien-Platz is situated right between the Kunsthistorisches Museum (Museum of Fine Arts) and the Naturhistorische Museum (Museum of Natural History) and is, therefore, a fine place for having a break between two museum visits.
Category: Christmas
Weihnachtsmarkt at Spittelberg, Vienna
The Weihnachtsmarkt (Christmas market) at Spittelberg is probably one of the most famous Christmas markets of Vienna. I like this market especially for its location which is in the middle of a quarter with smaller buildings dating back to the Biedermeier period (first half of 19th century)
Weihnachtsdorf at Altes AKH, Vienna
This Weihnachtsdorf (Christmas village) is situated at the huge inner yard of a former hospital called AKH. The market offers besides the general stuff a small lane of stalls where one can watch craftsmen at their work. So I spoke with a lady about how to make candles made of honey.
Christmas market at the city hall of Vienna
The largest Christmas market of Vienna named Christkindlmarkt is placed in front of the spectacular city hall of Vienna. Comparing to other markets it offers a lot of stuff for children. While walking inside the city hall I even discovered some workshops where children created beautiful things like bird houses or colourful candles.
Christmas crib at Wien Westbahnhof
A Christmas crib at the entrance hall of the railway station Wien Westbahnhof in Vienna, Austria
Christmas market in Brno
View of a Christmas market in Brno, the 2nd largest city in Czechia. In the background, you see the tower of the old town hall.
Face of Santa Claus made of moss
At the Christmas Market of Merano, I found this depiction of Santa Clauss. Several mosses formed his face.
Christmas decoration in Hamburg
After arriving at Hamburg Central Station, I came across this Christmas decoration. I loved the way how the lights evoked an X-mas feeling. There is no need for stars all the time.
Shopping street in St. Moritz
After a stunning ride with the Albula Railway, I had a short walk through the shopping street of St. Moritz. I guess I walked along the most expensive trademarks in the world.
Christmas decoration at Munich Central Station
On 4th day of my InterRail trip I had a small stop at Munich Central Station and had a look for this Christmas decoration and some Weißwürste.
Nativity scene made of ice in Graz
Every year an Eiskrippe (Christmas crèche carved in ice) is shown in one of the most fascinating places of Graz, a Renaissance court named Landhaushof.