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Easter Markets 2024

Celebrate spring and resurrection at the seasonal fairs

Dates: March 15–April 2, 2024

Easter Markets
Easter Markets

Easter Markets is a beautiful Viennese tradition and a shopping paradise for everyone interested in Easter decorations, colorful eggs, good food, and quality music. The fairs open a few weeks before Easter and run till Easter Monday. Many markets offer great entertainment and family-friendly activities. You can truly feel the festive spirit of Austrian Easter at colorful Easter markets!

Schönbrunn Palace Easter Market (March 16–April 2, 2024)

The market by Schönbrunn Palace with its Baroque architecture is probably the most impressive among them. Be prepared to see lots of eggs—chocolate, handpainted, ceramic, and even special egg-shaped seats for an ultimate Easter experience. There you can buy crafts or decorations as well as try Austrian Easter specialties.

The highlights of Schönbrunn Palace Easter Market include a courtyard carousel, running all day long, live music concerts at 11 am, and interactive games from 1 to 5 pm. The music lineup includes Jazz and swing bands, entertaining visitors with their cheerful rhythms. The market hours are from 10 am to 6 pm.

Easter Market at Freyung (March 15–April 1, 2024)

The Easter Market at Freyung boasts the biggest egg pile as well as traditional arts and crafts. Being close to markets at Am Hof and near the Campus of Vienna University, the Easter Market at Freyung also provides lots of opportunities to try various crafts and buy something unique. The market offers arts and crafts, jewelry, and apparel. It operates from 10 am to 8 pm.

Am Hof Easter Market (March 15-April 1, 2024)

Ostermarkt am Hof is held on a historic square in the very center of Vienna. The market is famous for its artisans and great food. It's a great place to shop for decorated eggs, floral arrangements, and unique handmade decor. Visitors can also discover hearty Viennese meals, hot wine, and roasted chestnuts. The fair runs from 11 am to 8 pm on Monday-Thursday, and from 10 am to 8 pm on Friday-Sunday. Food and drink are sold until 9 pm.

Easter Party in the Prater Park and Kalvarienberg Festival (mid-March-April 2024)

Easter Party in the Prater Park is full of family-friendly activities. The amusement park offers free rides on the liliputbahn and trampoline. Kalvarienberg Festival also has an Easter flair. Viennese music is a lovely soundtrack for a variety of indoor and outdoor events.

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Last updated: by Eleonora Provozin