Guided tour of the Christmas Market

An informative and enlightening Advent stroll through the Christmas Market.
During the Habsburg era, Christmas was not always a time of peace and harmony. The Emperor also had a special way to celebrate the Christmas evening. These and many other stories are told at the Schönbrunn Christmas market.

The origins of the Christmas tree and the "Christkind" are handled as well as the custom of making a Christmas present, toys throughout the ages and the tradition of gingerbread in Austria.

The tour lasts approximately 1 hour for adults and 1/2 hour for children and is possible in all weather conditions.
Tours can be held in German or English.

Reservation for 2010 required under +43-(0)1-8174165-17.

Outdoor Advent Concerts
Christmas carols, gospels and spirituals were performed by choirs, brass bands and music groups from all over the world on the stage in front of the Christmas tree.

Music groups are very welcome to send their applications for 2010 to Katharina Valle under k.valle@mts-wien.at