Vienna Christmas markets: punch prices in comparison – what you need to know!

Vienna Christmas markets: punch prices in comparison – what you need to know!

The Christmas season has begun in Vienna and the city is bursting with festive spirit! The first Advent and Christmas markets have been open since the beginning of November, and among the around 800 stalls everything revolves around the popular hot drinks such as punch and mulled wine. Especially in the Christmas village on Maria-Theresien-Platz, which is located between the Art and Natural History Museums, the magical atmosphere is highlighted by around 70 stands that present rustic handicrafts and handmade Christmas decorations. The “Krone” punch test However, has also revealed the high prices for the warm drinks: a rum punch costs 6 euros, while the pine punch costs 7 euros!

The prices for punch and mulled wine have largely remained stable this year compared to last year. At Maria-Theresien-Platz the price for a punch or mulled wine is 5.40 euros, and the non-alcoholic version costs 4.50 euros. The deposit per mug also remains the same at 5 euros, which is applied uniformly throughout Vienna. Loud MyDistrict The Christkindlmarkt on Spittelberg achieves prices of 4.80 euros for punch and mulled wine, while at Rathausplatz the cheapest punch can be had for just 4 euros.

Popularity and selection of drinks

Especially in the first weeks of November, the Viennese tested the punch stands to the point of exhaustion. The variety ranges from traditional variants to creative new creations such as the Lillet apple strudel punch for 6.90 euros. Customers reported queues long at Maria-Theresien-Platz due to the limited number of concession stands. In many places, the first markets are very popular with tourists, which further fuels the overall atmosphere of the city. Women like Sabine and Doris, who travel from Switzerland every year, rave about their shopping experience and the delicious drinks, even if they are surprised at the prices.