Market mug of the Week: Vienna, Austria (Maria José Frazzoni (Email Submission))

Maria José Frazzoni, thank you for this regal photo of the red boot-shaped market mugs from the Vienna Christmas Market in Austria. While Vienna has multiple markets you can visit, the main one, and largest, is Christkindlmarkt am Rathausplatz. This year, it will be held from Nov. 14–Dec. 26, 2025.

Vienna’s largest and oldest market is back with a grand Christmas tree, magical lights and hundreds of decorated stalls. Visitors can shop for artisan crafts, decorations, Christmas ornaments and jewelry while sipping Weihnachtspunsch and snacking on roasted chestnuts.

Red boot market mugs from Vienna, Austria (Maria José Frazzoni (Email Submission))

For those who are more active, a carousel, funfair with a Ferris wheel and ice-skating rink are available. Don’t miss the sound of Christmas melodies. From the roof of one of the large nativity scenes, you can listen to traditional tunes from tower brass ensembles. For more information, visit christkindlmarkt.at.