Maria-Theresien-Platz Christmas Village
Weihnachtsdorf Maria-Theresien-Platz48°12′ N 16°22′ EViennafrom Nov 20Seasonal
The Christmas village on Maria-Theresien-Platz sits on the Ring between Vienna's art and natural history museums from 20 November to 26 December 2026, and it suits museum-goers and families who want a market on their way to the MuseumsQuartier. It opens a week later than the Rathausplatz market and closes at 16:00 from 24 to 26 December.
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Maria-Theresien-Platz Christmas Village runs November 20, 2026 to December 26, 2026 · confirmed by the organizer (source)
Advent SundaysGaudete, 13 DecemberChristmas Eve
Dates and hours
- November 20, 2026 to December 26, 2026Confirmedsourcechecked Oct 10, 2026
Hours · Mon–Fri 11:00–21:00; Sat–Sun 10:00–21:00
- Dec 24, 2026 · 11:00–16:00 (Christmas Eve closes early.)
- Dec 25, 2026 · 11:00–16:00 (Christmas Day hours.)
- Dec 26, 2026 · 11:00–16:00 (St Stephen's Day hours, on the last day of the run.)
Access and crowds
- Getting around
- The organizer publishes no access details.
The huts stand on the square between the Kunsthistorisches Museum and the Naturhistorisches Museum, which face each other across it. Stalls sell handmade tree decorations and crafts, and the food leans on Austrian regional dishes. Both museums lay on children's activities during the market season.
The village skipped 2025 and comes back in 2026 under MAGMAG Events, which won the Burghauptmannschaft's tender as the highest bidder. The square is let one winter at a time, because planned step-free entrances to the museums could still claim the space in later years.
Worth knowing
- Spittelberg lies just west behind the MuseumsQuartier, so pair the two on a weekend afternoon.
- The village stays open on 25 and 26 December from 11:00 to 16:00, when the craft markets at Spittelberg and Am Hof have already closed.
Quick answers about Maria-Theresien-Platz Christmas Village
Is there a Christmas market at Maria-Theresien-Platz in 2026?
Yes. The Weihnachtsdorf Maria-Theresien-Platz returns after a break in 2025 and runs from 20 November to 26 December 2026. It opens weekdays 11:00 to 21:00 and weekends 10:00 to 21:00.
Is the Maria-Theresien-Platz Christmas market open on Christmas Day?
Yes. The Maria-Theresien-Platz Christmas village opens 11:00 to 16:00 on 24, 25 and 26 December 2026.
How much is the mug deposit at Maria-Theresien-Platz Christmas Village?
The deposit on a mug at Maria-Theresien-Platz Christmas Village was €5 each (2026). You get it back when you return the mug, or keep the mug instead.
In the journal and guides
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