Vienna's Winter Wonderland
Vienna's Winter Wonderland
Kathleen Norton
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Warm winter drinks, Christmas crafts, & cafe culture. Vienna has the most Christmas markets per capita making it the ideal destination for December trips.
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Full of history and Baroque architecture, Vienna is a visual playground worth braving the cold weather for.
One of my favorite ways to get familiar with a new city is a free walking tour. If you are a fan of history or curious about what buildings you are seeing, a walking tour sets you up to understand where you are. Vienna maintains many relics from the Hapsburg family empire and World War II that are awe inspiring.
Dining & Cafe Culture
Schnitzel Wirt
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Skopik & Lohn
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Café Hawelka
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Café Central
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phil
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Café Natural Winebar Espresso.
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Museums & Attractions
There is an unbelievable amount of history and art in Vienna. Seeing some of the exhibits is also a fantastic way to warm and hide from the winter cold.
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Vienna State Opera
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A gorgeous building set on the ring road, and it was publicly hated when it was first completed. You can secure inexpensive standing-room tickets to the opera day of at 10am at the box office Opernring 2/ Entrance Herbert-von-Karajan-Platz
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Belvedere Palace
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Another palace turned art museum with multiple buildings featuring different eras of art. Klimt's The Kiss is on permanent exhibit here
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Rathausplatz
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The city hall and one of the most important squares in Vienna. Also the area for the largest Christmas market with my favorite warm drinks
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Monument Against War and Fascism
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Located on the spot where hundreds died sheltering during a WWII bombing, this monument commemorates the dark reality of the second World War
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Heldenplatz
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Public square in front of the Hofburg palace. Also where Adolf Hitler historically addressed the Austrian people after occupying the country during WWII
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Imperial Treasury Vienna
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An exhibit inside the Hofburg palace where the royal crown jewels are on exhibit
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Imperial Crypt
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Where many Hapsburg individuals are buried underneath the Capuchin Church
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Accommodations
Wombat's City Hostel Vienna Naschmarkt
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Favorite Christmas Markets
ART ADVENT Christmas Market
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This was my favorite for holiday shopping!! Unbelievable handmade crafts and delicate arts
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Belvedere Palace
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A smaller market with interesting wares. A great stop after viewing the exhibits at the Belvedere Museum
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Rathausplatz
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The city hall and one of the most important squares in Vienna. Also the area for the largest Christmas market with my favorite warm drinks
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Maria-Theresien-Platz
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Kathleen Norton
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I am a part-time English teacher, part-time traveler currently based in Northern Spain. As I am in my second year living in Spain, I am attempting to see as much as possible with a focus on budget-friendly, outdoor destinations. My guides are built for anyone looking to fill a long weekend in Western Europe with a balance of good food and great views!
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