Spittelberg Christmas Market
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The Spittelberg Christmas market threads craft stalls through the Baroque lanes of Vienna's 7th district from 13 November to 23 December 2026, and it suits gift hunters and couples who like a market woven into a neighbourhood. On weekdays the stalls only open at 14:00.
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Spittelberg Christmas Market runs November 13, 2026 to December 23, 2026 · confirmed by the organizer (source)
Advent SundaysGaudete, 13 DecemberChristmas Eve
Dates and hours
- November 13, 2026 to December 23, 2026Confirmedsourcechecked Oct 10, 2026
- November 14, 2025 to December 23, 2025Announcedsourcechecked Oct 10, 2026
Hours · Mon–Fri 14:00–21:30; Sat–Sun 11:00–21:30
- Dec 8, 2026 · 11:00–21:30 (8 December is a public holiday in Austria, so the weekend hours apply.)
Access and crowds
- Getting around
- The organizer publishes no access details. The market runs through narrow old lanes, which get tight for wheelchairs and strollers at busy times.
Spittelberg is a few blocks of Baroque houses behind the MuseumsQuartier, and the market takes over the lanes between them. vienna.at counted 122 stalls in 2025, and 22 of them sold food and drink. The organizer, a local cultural association, leans on regional, organic and fair-trade goods.
The mug deposit here was the cheapest in vienna.at's 2024 price check at €3, and Glühwein started at €4.80.
The kids' programme centres on the Filmhaus Spittelberg at Spittelberggasse 3. In 2025 it screened Christmas films on Friday and Saturday afternoons, free for anyone under 18.
Worth knowing
- Come on a Saturday or Sunday morning if you want to shop. Weekday stalls don't open until 14:00.
- The market closes for good on 23 December, so do your gift shopping here before Christmas Eve.
Quick answers about Spittelberg Christmas Market
When is the Spittelberg Christmas market in 2026?
The Spittelberg Christmas market runs from 13 November to 23 December 2026. It opens Monday to Friday 14:00 to 21:30, and Saturdays, Sundays and holidays 11:00 to 21:30.
Is the Spittelberg Christmas market open on Christmas Eve?
No. The Spittelberg market's last day is 23 December 2026.
What makes the Spittelberg Christmas market different?
The Spittelberg market spreads through the narrow lanes of a Baroque quarter, and most of its stalls sell crafts. In 2025 it ran as an eco event with regional, organic and vegan food.
How much is the mug deposit at Spittelberg Christmas Market?
The deposit on a mug at Spittelberg Christmas Market was €3 each (2024). You get it back when you return the mug, or keep the mug instead.
In the journal and guides
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What's open in Europe on Christmas Eve?
Seventy-nine markets open on 24 December 2026, and most of them close by 18:30, so do your last shopping before dark.
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When are Vienna's Christmas markets open in 2026?
Rathausplatz opens on 13 November 2026, and the market at Schönbrunn Palace keeps its huts lit until 6 January 2027.
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When do Europe's Christmas markets open and close in 2026?
Vienna and Copenhagen open first, on 6 November 2026, and Cologne's Heumarkt keeps its stalls up until 10 January 2027. Every row below names who published the date.