Vienna Christmas Market (Rathausplatz)

Since 1975, it has grown to 150 stalls offering Punsch and handcrafted ornaments against one of Europe's most spectacular illuminated facades—a neo-Gothic City Hall draped in 250,000 LED lights. With 70% of its vendors local artisans, it offers a warmth and authenticity that rivals even Nuremberg's traditional charm, while selling 800,000 cups of mulled wine per season.