Altwiener Christkindlmarkt 2025: The Program on the Freyung in Vienna

As early as 1772, a Christmas market took place on the Viennese Freyung, and this year it opens its doors again: the Old Viennese Christmas Market. Perfect for all tradition lovers, you can find everything from nativity scenes to handicrafts and, of course, a variety of culinary delights.

The 2025 Program at a Glance

On Friday, November 14th, at 5 PM, the festive opening of the Christmas market takes place, featuring a performance by knopf & streich, a trio that combines Alpine sounds and Burgenland Croatian songs. Until December 23rd, you can immerse yourself in the Old Viennese Christmas magic on the Freyung daily from 10 AM to 9 PM.

The program includes numerous handicraft demonstrations, such as woodturning with Hans Moser on November 22nd and 23rd or glassblowing with Jaroslav Effmert on December 6th and 7th. On November 29th, an Advent devotion with Cathedral Pastor Toni Faber takes place.

Every weekend, visitors can also expect a diverse music program, from brass quartets to the Tanzhausgeiger, there is something for everyone. From December 20th, you can support Pro Rare Austria, Alliance for Rare Diseases, at the gift-wrapping service.

Puppeteers Delight the Little Ones

The popular puppet theater Eva Hesse, the Viennese hand puppet stage Herta Kindler, Puppet Inge, and the Dolomitenkasperl are also not to be missed at the Old Viennese Christmas Market on the Freyung. The performances take place on December 1st, 2nd, 5th, 11th, 12th, 16th, 18th, and 23rd at 10:00 AM, and no reservation is necessary.

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