For us, most winter markets in the city often mean classic, run-of-the-mill snacks. But starting November 20, 2026, the winter market at Riesenradplatz will be in a league of its own. Over the next few weeks, Vienna’s largest outdoor food and drink promenade will take shape here across a whopping 15,000 square meters.
When we took a look at this year’s culinary offerings in advance, it quickly became clear: This is a genuine street food festival. A total of 33 food-only booths are pulling out all the stops this year and completely doing away with the usual canned punch. Instead, the focus is on handmade delicacies and high-quality wines from local vineyards.
Variety on offer
What immediately stands out about the dishes on offer is the enormous variety. At the “Hexenkessel” stand, you can get not only warming ginger-honey punch but even an exclusive snail goulash. If you prefer something a bit more down-to-earth, head to Kolarik’s Bio-Hütte for a juicy organic pork shank, served either with horseradish or, for an Asian twist, with ikapiri sauce and an Asian cucumber salad.
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Pasta made from a block of cheese
A real highlight for pasta lovers awaits this year at “Pastaheld,” where fresh pasta is tossed right inside a massive wheel of Grana Padano cheese. The dish is then finished off as a hearty truffle carbonara. And if you’re in the mood for a hearty serving of meat, the Schmankerlhütte is serving a freshly grilled Hansi Tafelspitz burger.
For a sweet finish, we recommend a detour to the “Baumkuchen Häuschen,” where a vegan Baumkuchen is baked fresh from the oven in seven different flavors. Alternatively, the “Germknödel Hütte” entices visitors with fluffy dough balls filled with plum jam, nougat, or blueberries, or a filled waffle. When it comes to drinks, “The Grinch” stand immediately catches the eye with its green hazelnut punch, the extravagant “Grinchnog.”
When it’s most worth it
A particularly great tip for all holders of the free City of Vienna Advantage Club card: Every Monday at the market, you’ll save a whopping 25 percent on one dish of your choice per food stand. In addition, there will be a total of 37 live concerts throughout the season with completely free admission, providing the perfect musical accompaniment to your meal.
📍 Location: Riesenradplatz, 1020 Vienna 📅
Dates: November 20, 2026, through January 6, 2027
⏰ Hours: Mon–Fri 12:00 PM–10:00 PM, Sat/Sun/holidays 11:00 AM–10:00 PM
💸 Admission: Free (includes 37 live concerts)
🌐 More info: www.wintermarkt.at
