Spring is finally in the air and with it one of the most beautiful festivals of the year returns to Vienna: Easter is just around the corner! And the music metropolis of Vienna is not only known for its wonderful Christmas markets. The Austrian capital also impresses at Easter with its colorful Easter markets. A total of around 240 market stalls and restaurants are waiting to be tested by you in the fresh air – discover the most beautiful Easter markets and find creative gift ideas!
Easter market at Schönbrunn Palace
Vienna’s Easter markets couldn’t be anywhere more romantic than in front of Schönbrunn Palace. Under the motto “Imperial Easter”, this Easter market celebrates its royal atmosphere. Against the backdrop of the palace, exhibitors offer Easter decorations and handicrafts alongside all kinds of gastronomic delights. If that gets too boring, there is also a straw maze, a Ferris wheel, a children’s train and a traditional craft workshop.
Opening hours: Until April 21, daily 10:00 – 19:00, Friday, Saturday and Easter Sunday until 21:00
📍 Location: Schönbrunner Schlossstraße, 1130 Vienna
Old Viennese Easter market Freyung
The Altwiener Ostermarkt on Freyung is – as the name suggests – the oldest in the city. In 1639, the Emperor inaugurated the Hernals fasting market here. Over the years, this place of pilgrimage became Vienna’s first Easter market. And it is still going strong today: Every year, the largest egg mountain in Europe is piled up in the middle of the old town with around 40,000 painted Easter eggs. And the market stalls offer everything from culinary specialties to decorative items and live music.
⌚ Opening hours: Daily from 10:00 – 20:00 until April 21
📍 Location: Freyung, 1010 Vienna
Easter market in the Hirschstetten flower gardens
Where better to celebrate Easter than among colorful flowers? A market worth seeing takes place in the Hirschstetten flower gardens on the weekend before Easter. Regional specialties are just as worthwhile as all kinds of decorative items. And there’s also a bouncy castle, face painting and craft workshops to keep the little ones entertained.
⌚ Opening hours: From April 10 to 13 from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
📍 Location: Quadenstraße 15, 1220 Vienna
Easter market Am Hof
The Am Hof Easter market also celebrates Easter in all its glory. Beautiful handicrafts such as colorful flower arrangements or detailed decorated eggs stand alongside specialties such as Easter lamb or sweets. Enjoy Vienna’s city center and discover the offerings of over 50 exhibitors!
⌚ Opening hours: Until April 21, Monday to Thursday, 11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m., Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
📍 Location: Am Hof, 1010 Vienna
Floridsdorf Easter Market
The traditional Easter market on Franz-Jonas-Platz offers you a huge selection of Easter decorations and spring crafts. Eleven market stalls make gift dreams come true and outdo each other with creative ideas. Food and drink are also catered for, with a focus on Austrian specialties . A classic Easter market in Vienna!
⌚ Opening hours: Until April 20, daily from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
📍 Location: Franz-Jonas-Platz, 1210 Vienna