Wednesday, November 28, 2012

Magic of Advent

Every year I've heard and seen many images of Holiday Markets around the world and the one in Vienna has always been ne of the ones I want to go to the most.


The market has been operating since the Middle Ages {like many other European markets} and today it is a place for gathering and have something to eat with friends or to buy a few gifts for the family. There are over 150 stands that sell traditional holiday foods, warm drinks, and decorations typical of the season.


This market is special as it is the main market located on the City Hall square and has the beautiful backdrop of the City Hall and the Burgtheater. It starts on November 17th through the December 24th. 


If you get to go, you can enjoy of a walk around the square where you can see the streets adorned with decorated trees and lights, there is also an ice skating rink, the market itself that is organized around the main Christmas tree located right in front of the city hall building, and the giant Advent Calendar, which has given the market its name.


It is believed that over 3 million people visit the market each year, being 500,000 of them tourists who are attracted by the fame of the Chistkindlmarkt. Are there any markets around your town that you visit during the Holiday Season?

Havea a great day!
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22 comments:

  1. roothNovember 28, 2012 at 11:23 AM

    Oh my! I have always wanted to go to this Christmas market as well. Actually, I'll take any Christmas market in Europe

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  2. Eleanor at Mirror Of My WorldNovember 28, 2012 at 11:23 AM

    wow this sounds amazing!!!
    mirrorofmyworld.blogspot.co.uk

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  3. Ana CarneiroNovember 28, 2012 at 11:31 AM

    I've been wanting to go there for so long too! It looks amazing!!! I must admit, I always love to hear about this sort of place from the people who went there, sometimes I'm afraid that I'm dreaming of something that in reality is so different from what I had imagined and nowhere near as nice. But this really looks great!

    My Own Project

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  4. Carole Poirot November 28, 2012 at 12:04 PM

    I love Christmas markets - some of the ones in Germany are beautiful too (Munich and Nuernberg) and the atmosphere is amazing... It's just not the same here in the UK. xo

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  5. Diana MieczanNovember 28, 2012 at 12:18 PM

    I Love Christmas markets and I've been to the one in Vienna a few times. It's truly magical. I love getting a cup of hot-spiced wine and walking about all the little shops. It's really cool. Muah, sweetie.

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  6. StephanieNovember 28, 2012 at 12:25 PM

    It looks amazing! The closest thing we have here is the Christmas set up in Bryant Park, behind the library.

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  7. MalNovember 28, 2012 at 12:50 PM

    That looks absolutely fabulous!

    Mal @ The Chic Geek

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  8. Jaime @ laviejaimeNovember 28, 2012 at 2:00 PM

    This looks amazing! Maybe someday...bucket list! ;)

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  9. Jayme @ Her Late Night CravingsNovember 28, 2012 at 2:47 PM

    Wow, we would love to visit Vienna! This looks beautiful!

    Jayme & Mendi @ Her Late Night Cravings

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  10. SamNovember 28, 2012 at 5:30 PM

    This is the first time I've seen pictures and hear of the market there, and I was immediately wishing that I could visit someday too. So magical!

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  11. Albertina M. CisnerosNovember 28, 2012 at 9:49 PM

    oh wao! Now I really want to go! So beautiful. This reminds me I need to get my daughter a chocolate advent calendar.

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  12. Caroline SusantoNovember 28, 2012 at 10:53 PM

    What a pretty place! Thanks for sharing. You make me really want to go there too >.<

    Caroline
    http://missoline.blogspot.com

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  13. UnknownNovember 29, 2012 at 2:42 AM

    So pretty! I hope you're enjoying the holiday season Elie. I feel in the mood this year more than most, so hoping to do more fun holiday stuff soon!

    xo Mary Jo

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  14. The Dainty Dolls HouseNovember 29, 2012 at 6:01 AM

    Adore Christmas markets, so wonderful and the smell of all the treats being made and sold, it's glorious!! These photos are amazing!! xx

    La Femme Nouvelle

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  15. AnonymousNovember 29, 2012 at 8:06 AM

    Gorgeous images, would love to visit!

    Elly @ Caribbean Living

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  16. Fashion-ishaNovember 29, 2012 at 9:13 AM

    I love all the gilded photose of lights! Have a great day!
    xo
    Sharon

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  17. J.November 29, 2012 at 10:05 AM

    So sparkley and beautiful! I'd love to visit!
    In Austin we have the Armadillo Christmas Bazaar...complete with live music.

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  18. Natalia | Look-A-PorterNovember 29, 2012 at 10:22 AM

    So beautiful! I've always wanted to travel to Europe around Christmas. It's like a fairy tale! x

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  19. alexisNovember 29, 2012 at 12:25 PM

    I love a good Christmas Market! I have gone to the one in Dusseldorf before and it never disappoints.... one of those things that make the season feel so special!

    ~Alexis Grace of North On Harper

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  20. honey my heartNovember 29, 2012 at 4:58 PM

    this post makes me want to explore LA and find a market similar to the one you posted. so festive and bright.

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  21. margaret cruzemarkDecember 1, 2012 at 9:29 AM

    This is so beautiful, full of christmast spirit, thanks so much for sharing.
    Sending love and peace.
    Miss Margaret Cruzemark
    http://margaretcruzemark.blogspot.com/

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  22. jDecember 3, 2012 at 5:28 AM

    A friend of mine used to work at one in Germany and it always looked like so much fun! They have put a "holiday market" in Boston but it's really just one tent. You have to start somewhere though.

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