Altwiener Christkindlmarkt auf der Freyung

Vienna


A small but particularly atmospheric Christmas market in the Freyung passage that specialises in high-quality crafts. There's also a traditional cultural program that includes folk music and choral performances, as well as puppet shows and storytelling for children.


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