Christkindlmarkt 2025 at Rathausplatz in Vienna: Opening Approaches

At Vienna's Rathausplatz, the official start of the pre-Christmas season will take place on Friday: The Christkindlmarkt, which is well-known beyond the country's borders and was recently named the best of its kind by the US broadcaster CNN, will open its doors on this day. Mayor Michael Ludwig (SPÖ) took a look at the final setup work on Tuesday. The most famous photo motif, the "Herzerlbaum" in the Rathauspark, is already decorated.

It boasts 200 brightly glowing red LED hearts. Also returning is the so-called Herzerlflug. In this light installation, a heart floats above the heads of visitors every 30 minutes. Both attractions will be visible starting next Saturday, after the official "illumination" of the Christmas tree, which this year comes from Tyrol.

Christkindlmarkt at Rathausplatz in Vienna with numerous stalls

According to Stadt Wien Marketing, the area is once again divided into three large zones: the actual Christkindlmarkt with its 96 stalls on Rathausplatz, an ice skating area in the southern Rathauspark, and the festively illuminated "Christmas World" in the northern part of the park. The Christkindlmarkt Ice Dream features around 3,000 square meters of ice surface. It will remain open for a while even after the market activities end on December 26th - specifically until January 6th.

"The Vienna Christkindlmarkt is one of the most beautiful Christmas markets in the world - and for good reason. It combines tradition, innovation, and an open, inclusive community. Attractions like the Herzerlbaum and Herzerlflug show that Vienna always surprises, enchants, and provides unforgettable moments for its residents and the many guests with creative ideas," Ludwig emphasized during his visit today.

(APA/Red)

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