- Tradition since 2013
- High purchasing power due to downtown location
- High proportion of tourists
Located in front of St. Stephen's Cathedral, the Christmas market on Stephansplatz enchants countless visitors every year during the holiday season.
Local handicrafts, carefully selected gift ideas, and a wide variety of traditional delicacies make this Christmas market one of the most popular in Vienna.
May 18, 2026
Awarded at the end of May
1. Down payment
50% upon award
2. Down Payment & Security Deposit
50% in mid-September
06.11 – 26.12.2026
Daily: 11-21 h
24.12.
11-16 h
25.12. – 26.12.
11-19 h
Available categories
Traditional, self-produced handicrafts with a unique character.
Cabin (2.5 x 2 m): €8,500
Deposit: €2,000
High-quality merchandise, produced in-house or by third parties, with a Christmas theme.
Cabin (2.5 x 2 m): €8,500
Cabin (5x2m): €17,000 (subject to availability)
Deposit: €2,000
(not for direct consumption)
Packaged delicacies (gingerbread, cheese, pesto, etc.). Applications must include a price list.
Cabin (2.5 x 2 m): €14,500
Security deposit: €3,000
(Direct consumption)
Freshly prepared soups, main courses, and desserts (cheese spaetzle, baked potatoes, bread soup, Baumkuchen, waffle burgers, cold and non-alcoholic beverages…). The proposal must include a price list.
Cabin (2.5 x 2 m): €24,000
Cabin (5×2.5 m): €48,000
Security deposit: €3,000
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): €60,000
Security deposit: €3,000
Flat-rate electricity fee of €450 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).
Additional power outlet:
16A: € 350, 32A: € 700
E Result:
€120 Retail & Commercial Spaces
€150 Food and Beverage Stalls
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.
