- A tradition since 2008
- Located right on Vienna's magnificent Ringstraße
- between the Museum of Natural History and the Museum of Art History
- Close to downtown & the Mariahilfer Straße business district
Set against the imperial backdrop of the Hofburg and nestled between the Museum of Fine Arts and the Natural History Museum, the famous Christmas Village is delighting visitors for the 20th time with exquisite handicrafts, handmade Christmas decorations, and a wide selection of culinary delights.
May 18, 2026
Awarded at the end of May
1. Down payment
50% upon award
2. Down Payment & Security Deposit
50% in mid-September
20.11 – 26.12.2026
Daily: 11-21 h
Sa, So: 10-21 Uhr
Available categories
Traditional, self-produced handicrafts with a unique character.
Cabin (4x2m): €5,500
Deposit: €1,000
High-quality merchandise, produced in-house or by third parties, with a Christmas theme.
Cabin (4x2m): €7,500
Deposit: €1,000
(not for direct consumption)
Packaged delicacies (gingerbread, cheese, pesto, candied fruit, roasted almonds, etc.). Applications must include a price list.
Cabin (4x2m): €8,500
Deposit: €2,000
(Direct consumption)
Freshly prepared soups, main courses, and desserts (cheese spaetzle, baked potatoes, bread soup, Baumkuchen, waffles, burgers, cold and non-alcoholic beverages…). The proposal must include a price list.
Cabin (4x2m): €19,000
Deposit: €2,000
Chestnuts, potato pancakes, and wedges.
Cabin (3x2m): €8,500
Deposit: €2,000
Focus on well-balanced meal concepts.
Food prepared in full view of customers, using regional or organic ingredients. At least two categories of cold and hot beverages. Applications must include a price list.
Cabin (5×2.5 m): €50,000
Deposit: €2,000
Flat-rate electricity fee of €600 for a 3 kWh connection for the categories of arts and crafts, retail, packaged foods, and roasted chestnuts.
Electricity costs: €0.85/kWh for the categories “Food for Immediate Consumption” (16 A connection) and “Food Service” (32 A connection).
Cancellation policy
Cancellation is free of charge upon written notice until May 18, 2026. For cancellations on or after May 19, 2026 (during the selection phase until confirmation), a fee of €200 plus VAT is payable. After receiving confirmation until September 13, 2026, the cancellation fee is 50% of the booth rental fee. From September 14, 2026, the cancellation fee is 100% of the booth rental fee.
