You only see what you know (Goethe)
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.
The Weihnachtsmarkt (Christmas market) at Spittelberg is probably one of the most famous Vienna Christmas markets. 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).
This Weihnachtsdorf (Christmas village) is situated in 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.
The Christkindlmarkt is considered the largest Christmas market in Vienna. It is located in front of the city hall. Compared to other markets, it offers a lot of stuff for children. For example, there are workshops where children create beautiful things like birdhouses or colourful candles.
A Christmas crib at the entrance hall of the railway station Wien Westbahnhof in Vienna, Austria
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.
At the Christmas Market of Merano, I found this depiction of Santa Clauss. Several mosses formed his face.
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.
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.