Vienna’s first All You Can Eat & Drink” Christmas market surprises!

Vienna’s first All You Can Eat & Drink” Christmas market surprises!

This year, the Prater will be the scene of a daring experiment: the first “All You Can Eat & Drink” Christmas market opened its doors on November 20, 2025. The market, which lasts until January 6, 2026, captivates visitors with a very special concept. Admission is staggered and costs 39.90 euros for adults on Thursdays and 45.90 euros on weekend days. There are discounted tickets for students and children, while the little ones up to the age of five even get in free. There is also an attractive offer for groups: anyone who buys three tickets will receive one free. Pretty tempting, right? Mercury reports that this innovative concept has received both praise and criticism, particularly regarding pricing and the quality of the food.

The culinary offering is almost overwhelming and ranges from traditional Austrian dishes to international street food and vegan specialties. Visitors can look forward to delicacies such as Kaiserschmarren, cheese spaetzle and creative hot dogs. There really is something for every palate here. The focus is on the motto “Eat, drink and celebrate without additional costs or queues”. Allyoucaneat highlights that the organizers want to create an unforgettable experience that combines a traditional Christmas market atmosphere with a modern food festival feeling.

Culinary diversity and entertainment

Visitors can choose between three time slots at this Christmas market: Slot 1 runs from 3:30 p.m. to 6 p.m., Slot 2 from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and Slot 3 from 8:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. This flexibility ensures that everyone has the opportunity to enjoy the magic of Christmas without having to wait long. Entertainment is also provided: live music, DJs and activities such as tree trunk nailing and XXL Jenga make the visit an entertaining experience. Guests can warm up at special fire pits.

Andrea, an enthusiastic visitor, reports a consistently festive atmosphere that transforms the Prater into a glowing winter village. The question also remains as to how this new concept compares to the traditional Christmas markets in Vienna. Numerous other Christmas markets that are offered in the city are popular points of contact for Viennese people. Vienna.info describes how the Christmas market on Rathausplatz, which promises pure Christmas atmosphere with its meter-high archways and diverse offerings.

In the old town, in the various shopping streets and at the many smaller markets you will find atmospheric offers, including hand-made Christmas decorations, traditional delicacies and high-quality products from regional sources.

The innovative concept of the “All You Can Eat & Drink” Christmas market has the potential to enrich Vienna’s Christmas tradition or at least breathe in a breath of fresh air. To make sure you can find space at this new market, organizers recommend booking tickets in advance as spaces are limited. So hurry is the order of the day here - perhaps one more reason to immerse yourself in the winter anticipation!