Spending Christmas in Austria

In the last few days I have brought you a couple of recommended places to spend christmas and today I would like to tell you about another, in this case of Austria And of everything you can find in this country if you decide to spend such special dates there since they have traditions that it is very good to discover.

Power traveling to Austria at Christmas The truth is that it could be considered a privilege, and it is that the landscapes that can be seen at this time of year seem totally taken out of a postcard thanks to how much it usually snows. Cities like Vienna, Salzburg, Graz or Innsbruck are filled with Christmas atmosphere to celebrate such an important holiday. Take note of the best you can find if you decide to spend Christmas in Austria:

- In Vienna alone there are about 25 christmas markets And all cities have several where you can find things like crafts, sweets, jewelry, Christmas decorations or toys. The best known of the capital are that of Shöbrunn and that of Rathasuplazt.

- The Krampus It is a tradition that exists in many parts of the country and that it is a Christmas devil that has long horns and that carries a very noisy chain. December 5 arrives at the house of all those children who have not behaved well and leaves them coal and potatoes as a warning to behave better or Santa will not leave them anything.

- During the night of the Krampus there are several events in different cities, especially the call Krampus race where young and old are dressed as devils carrying torches and scare anyone who crosses their path.

- In Austria there are no Three Kings and Christmas gifts are asked of the baby Jesus and St nicolas (Santa Claus or Santa Claus).

- The most special of the New Years Eve is that thousands of people celebrate it in the streets dancing a waltz and always with a glass of champagne or mulled wine.

- But without a doubt the most famous is the New Year's concert in Vienna, which they broadcast in almost all the countries of the world and that in Spain you can see every morning of the first day of the year on Spanish Television.

- The typical Christmas menu in this country is roast turkey, cookies, apples and various Christmas sweets.

Travel Diaries: Christmas in Austria (May 2024)