Advent in the 15th district: magical markets and festive highlights!

Advent in the 15th district: magical markets and festive highlights!

In Rudolfsheim-Fünfhaus the signs point to Advent. The 15th district offers numerous events and a community feeling in the run-up to Christmas that is particularly welcoming not only for families, but for all residents and visitors. From November 29th to December 20th there will be a Christmas village at Kardinal-Rauscher-Platz, which is open on Saturdays and Sundays from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. My district reports that There is everything there to warm your heart in the cold season: punch huts, delicious pastries, and a wheel of fortune where you can win historical postcards from the district museum.

A highlight for the little ones are the surprises that Nikolo will hand out on December 6th and 7th at 5 p.m. The Christmas village is accompanied musically with Latin American dances and contemplative Advent music, which creates a cheerful atmosphere. In addition, the district administration has its own stand available to receive citizens' concerns and ideas.

Variety of programs in Advent

But that's not all! On November 23rd, the Reindorf parish is organizing an Advent market. On November 27th, all creative minds are invited to make Advent wreaths, and on the first weekend of Advent the wreaths made will be blessed in church services. It continues with an afternoon of crafts in the parish center and an Advent concert by the international choir “Sancta Maria” on December 12th, where tickets will be handed over oeticket are available.

It will be particularly festive in the coming weeks with the Rorate fairs, which take place by candlelight, and an Advent and book market on all Advent Sundays. The dense liturgical program around Christmas Eve also includes a children's mass and the traditional Christmas mass.

Christmas highlights

Another eye-catcher is already visible in Lugner City: the Christmas tree has been shining in full splendor since mid-November. The “Lugner Eistraum” invites you to ice skating for free until January 4, 2026, with ice skate rental and blade sharpening available for 5 euros each. Children can also bake to their heart's content in the Christmas bakery until December 24th for a small price of 5 euros per child.

It's also worth taking a trip to the large Christmas markets throughout Vienna. The Vienna Christmas market on Rathausplatz, which is open from November 14th to December 26th, features festively decorated stands and all sorts of delicious offers. If you are looking for the special flair of handmade crafts and tradition, you should visit the Old Viennese Christmas Market on the Freyung, which has been opening its doors since 1772 and provides enjoyment every day. Wien.info reveals that the Christmas markets offer something for every taste until Christmas Eve.

Viennese residents and guests of the district can look forward to a magical pre-Christmas period that is not only filled with culinary delights, but also with festive activities. If you haven't decided yet, you should definitely mark the dates in your calendar!