Are you considering visiting enchanting Vienna during the Christmas holidays? Here are the attractions not to be missed, as well as the famous Christmas markets

The Christmas holidays are now less than two months away and several families have already booked a trip to one of the many European destinations made magical by the atmosphere of Christmas. It is certainly one of the most popular destinations Vienna, which as early as November begins to fill with lights, trees, decorations and themed music. Between November and January is the ideal time to admire the beauty of the Austrian capital. Vienna’s Christmas markets are counted among the most beautiful in Europe, but they are not the only attraction not to be missed.

This beautiful city is full of museums and other tourist attractions that conquer both adults and children. Let’s discover some goodies not to be missed in Vienna, in addition to the famous Christmas markets.

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The Christmas markets not to be missed in Vienna

The most famous Christmas market in Vienna is undoubtedly the Wiener Christkindlmark which every year is set up in front of the Town Hall and which transforms the square into a fairy tale. There are over 150 stalls present that offer visitors sweets, hot drinks, handicrafts and Christmas decorations of all kinds. This ancient market – whose origins can be traced back about 7 centuries ago – annually attracts over 3 million visitors.

• Opening date for 2021: from November 12 to December 26 (from Friday to Saturday 11-22; from Sunday to Thursday 11-21.30)

Another beautiful Viennese market is the Wintermarkt am Riesenradplatz, which takes place in front of the Ferris wheel of the Prater amusement park, which has become one of the icons of Vienna. It is a decidedly more “lively” market than the others. Each year the program is full of proposals. In addition to wandering around the various stalls, you can attend gospel and pop music concerts, take a ride on the winter train or the Ferris wheel from which to admire the city or enjoy Austrian delicacies and hot drinks.

• Opening date for 2021: from November 20 to January 9 2022 (from Monday to Friday 12-22;
  Saturday, Sunday and holidays 11-22)

ZOOM Kindermuseum, the kingdom of children

Among the most beautiful places to visit with the little ones we cannot forget the ZOOM Kindermuseum, a real universe dedicated to children. In this place one learns to consult the world with all the senses. Unlike the museums that cater to adults, ZOOM invites the little ones to stimulate the sense of touch to discover their emotions, abilities and give vent to creativity.

The museum is made up of four different thematic areas: the practical exhibition ZOOM, which is aimed at children aged 6 to 12 to lead them to discover science, culture and art; look ZOOM Studio (for the children from 3 12 years old) which offers a series of artistic workshops where you can draw, glue and model; look ZOOM animated film studio , the multimedia laboratory that is aimed at children aged 8 to 14, putting them to the test as screenwriters, directors and cinematographers, photographers and sound engineers; finally, it ZOOM Ocean, a colorful adventure park (for children from 0 to 6 years) that brings you to touch the news of the world, stimulating motor, cognitive and social skills.

Visit to the Sissi museum

An unmissable stop for those visiting Vienna is the wonderful museum dedicated toAustrian empress Elisabeth, better known as Sissi. The museum is located inside the imperial apartments of the palace Hofburg. In this place the restless life of the legendary empress is revisited, from her carefree youth in Bavaria to. The museum tour begins with Sissi’s death and tells how the myth of Empress Sissi was born, also thanks to the successful films directed by Ernst Marischka.

The museum houses numerous relics related to the life of Elizabeth of Bavaria: from the splendid jewels, to the harp dresses she was fond of as a child, to the black coat with which she was covered after the attack on Lake Geneva and brought to the Hotel. Beau Rivage.

The Butterfly House

For nature lovers, especially insects, a visit to the Serra delle Palme, which is located inside the Burggarten in Vienna, cannot be missed. It is one of the most fascinating Art Nouveau greenhouses in the world. Inside the Schmetterlinghaus, the environment of a virgin forest in miniature was reproduced in almost natural conditions with a temperature of 26 ° C. Since 1998 this place is home to hundreds of exotic butterflies that fly free. The presence of small ponds, bridges and a cascade of water make this place even more suggestive.

In the greenhouse you will find several posters that report information on the life of butterflies. Furthermore, in the “chrysalis box” these insects can be observed while they hatch. you can also admire the huge cobra butterfly (Atlas of Attacus) the largest moth in the world, whose wingspan can reach 30 cm.

Dinosaurs and Meteorites at the Natural History Museum

If you are in Vienna, treat yourself to a visit to the Natural History Museum, which allows us to experience first-hand the evolution of our planet and its inhabitants. I’m over 20 million artifacts preserved in this place full of charm: insects, precious stones, minerals and prehistoric animals.

The dinosaur room is one of the most popular with children. The remains of numerous prehistoric animals are preserved here, including Steller’s sea cow, an animal that was extinct more than 200 years ago.

Also of interest is the Meteorite Room, which houses the largest and oldest collection of meteorites in the world.

Inside the museum you can also admire the iconic Venus of Willendorf, whose history dates back to over 20 thousand years ago.

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