Sometime in the afternoon of December 24th, a handy relative (grandparents are most useful here) distracts the kids while the parent(s) decorate the Christmas tree. But the big moment of celebration definitely remains Christmas Eve ( Heiligenabend) and not Christmas Day ( Weihnachtstag) as in, for example, the UK. George Nuku at the Weltmuseum (bit of an insider tip: I was very impressed)Īs Vienna becomes more multicultural and multifaith, it’s tricky to talk about pervasive Christmas traditions.The Bank Austria Kunstforum Wien’s full Helmut Newton retrospective.The Kunsthistorisches Museum’s year-end exhibition (the theme for 2022 is Idols and Rivals).A major Basquiat retrospective at the Albertina.But the top for scheduled at the moment are (my opinion): See the What to do in December article nearer the time or the wider Exhibitions in Vienna page. Wondrous exhibitionsĪ tradition of late in Vienna is to put on world-beating exhibitions for the end-of-year season, so expect some fine events in 2022. The main features are the decorative light projections and art installations. The Christkindlmarkt often has a rather romantic ice skating trail (see photo above) through the adjacent park it acts as a kind of warm up for the much-larger Ice World event that begins in January.Īnd if you’re too cool for Christmas (or just want a break from the norm), the MuseumsQuartier holds an annual Winter event that offers an alternative counterpoint to the traditional Advent market. They have a large outdoor ice rink that opens from early morning. If you wish to twirl and glide through the crisp Viennese air, then the Vienna Ice Skating Association is the place. Look out, in particular, for the atmospheric advent concerts in the central churches and cathedral. These include the televised Christmas in Vienna musical gala in the Konzerthaus and other special performances in the major concert venues. I have a whole article with Christmas concert tips. Most museums, palaces and other attractions stay open throughout the Christmas period, but some bonus seasonal sights and sounds appear, too: Advent concerts The lights usually go on sometime in the second half of November without too much advance notice on the specific date, though they may appear later in 2022 as the city looks to inspire its population with some prominent energy-saving measures.Įnjoy some photos and get tips on where to see the best displays with this Vienna Christmas lights guide. So expect plenty of classic whites, reds and greens, often with a touch of “alternative” thrown in. In terms of colours, Vienna tends not to do gaudy and garish.
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