Christmas in Lower Austria: All information about holidays and gifts!

Christmas in Lower Austria: All information about holidays and gifts!

The contemplative time of year is just around the corner, and everything in Lower Austria is in full swing to prepare for the holidays! With the smell of roasted chestnuts, fresh punch and festive activities, this unmistakable Christmas atmosphere is created. The finishing touches to the celebration include last-minute gifts and traditional Christmas dishes offered in the region. meinkreis.at provides detailed information on this, which brings together all the essential tips for a successful Christmas.

Opening hours for the holiday

Shopping is also a big topic, especially at Christmas time. Special opening hours apply for December 25th and 26th. Grocery stores located at major train stations and airports are allowed to open their doors to customers, but not everywhere. In Klagenfurt, for example, the Billa at the train station is open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. on both public holidays. There are also open Billa branches in popular winter season locations such as Bad Kleinkirchheim, as the Kleine Zeitung reports. Throughout Carinthia, Spar markets in cities such as Kremsbrücke and Villach are also open to their customers.

For anyone who needs to get presents shortly before the holiday - around a third of Austrians wait until the last week before Christmas - gas station shops and unmanned machines are available as an option. They offer continuous care, especially on public holidays. Pharmacies are also available, but it is advisable to find out about the on-call services online beforehand. The post office will be closed to the public on December 25th and 26th, but there are options for collecting packages, which can also be determined using a specific location finder.