If you're thinking about a trip to Vienna, right before the holidays, it might be for just one thing - shopping. New Year's magic cannot begin without buying gifts for loved ones and of course buying important little things for ourselves. Before the New Year holidays, Vienna becomes an exciting city with numerous decorations, Christmas markets and festive events.
Maybe you've seen those Christmas movies that offer a bunch of events, New Year's gifts and good architecture. You can experience all that in the capital of Austria. Vienna is a symbol of New Year's idylls, gifts and magic. Your plan is to visit Vienna before or for the New Year. No problem. It is important that you book your taxi in time and we will meet you at the airport. Of course, the list of locations that should be visited are here in our text. We have tried to give you a little help, so that your shopping and visit to Vienna will be truly memorable.
Shopping tour and first destination in Vienna
You booked our taxi, we waited for you and what we recommend you after a little break is a visit to the main streets in Vienna.
Grabena and Kohlmarkt
These two main streets in the center of Vienna offer luxury stores, boutiques and shops of famous brands. During the holidays, the shops in these streets are richly decorated with New Year's decor, offer bargains for buying gifts, and the overall impression is, to say the least, magical. If you want safe and affordable shopping, original gifts and that worldly feeling when shopping, then these are the destinations for you. Don't forget that the Black Friday action before the holidays can really surprise here. Speaking of the main streets, what you must visit is the famous Advent.
Graben Advent Market:
This Christmas market is located on Graben, one of Vienna's most famous streets. There you can find a variety of products, from handicrafts to traditional delicacies. If you want to feel the taste of Vienna in the right way, then Graben Advent is definitely the place where you can combine beautiful, useful and delicious.
Christmas markets:
Christmas markets (Christkindlmarkt) are set up all over the city. The most famous is the Christmas market in front of the town hall (Rathausplatz), where you can find a variety of products, from handmade souvenirs to traditional food and drinks. The Christmas market in Vienna is exactly the picture from the famous Christmas movies. If you want to find authentic gifts, with the smell and taste of Vienna, then these destinations are just for you. If by any chance you have booked your taxi with child seats, then we know that your children are interested in these locations. Children will be happier visiting such places, but you yourself can be convinced of it.
Mariahilfer Strasse:
The popular shopping street offers a variety of shops, from high-street brands to smaller boutiques. Additionally, during the holiday season, storefronts and stores often receive Christmas-themed decorations. In addition to the decoration, which is rich, there are also rich discounts under the slogan - Black Friday, so if you are looking for a suitable gift, you will surely find it here. If you want worldly good shopping and worldly feel then a visit here is recommended. Imagine New York in Europe, exclusive brands and their decorations in the center of Vienna and the smell of cinnamon and handmade cakes. No, you are not dreaming, it is Vienna before the holidays.
Palais Ferstel:
This beautiful palace hosts numerous boutiques, cafes and restaurants. The space is especially nicely decorated for the holiday season, and you can also find various gifts there. If you don't find a gift in this place, you will definitely find a restaurant that will win you over with its cuisine. If you want a smell and a taste that you will remember and that will remain deeply etched in your memory, then Palasis Ferstel is the place where our taxi drivers will take you.
Naschmarkt:
This is Vienna's largest market, known for its variety of products, from fresh fruit and vegetables to delicacies. During the holidays, you can also find Christmas products. Of course, the Viennese market would not be so famous if it did not offer the smell and authenticity of the city itself. Many will agree with us that the market is the place where you get to know the city and its people best. So this market is definitely on the list of places you must visit in Vienna before the New Year holidays.
Shopping City Süd (SCS):
It is located outside the city center, but it is the largest shopping center in Vienna and one of the largest in Europe. SCS offers a wide range of shops, restaurants and entertainment. If you want excitement, a gift hunt that wakes you up, then this shopping center is ideal for you and your visit to Vienna.
Kärntner Strasse:
Another popular shopping destination in the center of Vienna. This pedestrian area offers many shops, including famous world brands. Maybe you too need some extra detail to complete your New Year's Eve edition. Maybe you need a dress or a suit, this street is where you can buy a world brand and feel worldly. A must-see destination when you come to Vienna.
A shopping tour like a postcard from Vienna and unforgettable memories will be an integral part of your trip.
When you book our taxi, we will be happy to provide you with additional information about the opening hours of the boutiques, shops and market settings. It is up to you to be ready to enjoy, indulge and breathe in the Christmas atmosphere of Vienna before the holidays. We hope we've helped you compile a list of places to visit, of course we can always give you a few more as we travel the streets of Vienna. We believe that we will see each other before the holidays.
