The city of Vienna is beautifully decorated at Christmas time. The city has over 20 different Christmas markets, each with its own ambience. You will find Christmas markets with art and design as well as traditional markets where you can enjoy mulled wine. What makes Vienna extra special is the music. In the weeks before Christmas, many concerts are held in the city.
You can travel by train during the day and at night. During the day, ICE International takes you from Amsterdam Central Station, changing trains twice, to Vienna. The Nightjet takes you directly from Amsterdam to the heart of Vienna.
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The night train to Austria
The Christmas markets in Vienna are open from mid-November 2022 to the beginning of January 2023 (subject to change). In the first week of January there's another wonderful winter market.
Even in winter, there's plenty to do in Vienna. Take the Vienna Ring Tram, which runs around in the centre, and see the many beautiful buildings. Or warm up at Café Central, a coffee house in the centre. You can also view the city from above from the Ferris wheel in Wiener Prater city park.
Classic and modern come together in this beautiful city on the Danube.
The absolute centre of classical music and opera. It's the city main attraction!