Vienna’s most family-friendly Christmas market

There’s something utterly charming about stumbling into a twinkling Advent village… and even more so when that village has vintage street-cars tucked between brick halls. Such is the magic of the Christmas market at the Remise in Vienna.

🎄 Why this market feels special

• It’s hosted by the Remise — once a tram depot now transformed into the city’s transport museum, giving the setting a wonderfully nostalgic twist. wienerlinien.at+2wienerlinien.at+2
• The market takes place Fridays to Sundays from about 2 pm to 9 pm, giving you the mellow afternoon entrance through to cozy evening vibes.
• Admission is free, so you can wander, sip, snack and soak in the atmosphere without a ticket barrier.

🎁 What you’ll find there

• Between the old depot buildings you’ll discover a small “Christmassy village” of stalls: warm drinks (think mulled wine or Punsch), sweet treats, raclette-bread, waffles — the kind of food that warms your toes.
• Gift ideas: beside the usual artisanal bits, the fact that the market is at a transport-museum gives it a quirky twist (perfect for the hard-to-please cousin who “already has everything”). “Up-cycled” craft for children is also part of the fun.
• For the little ones (or big kids at heart): craft rooms, biscuit-decorating sessions, puppet-shows and a cosy vintage-tram warming room to boot. wienerlinien.at
• One standout attraction: the curling rink. Yes — curling! Outdoors, in the festive setting, it gives the afternoon a playful twist. wienerlinien.at

🧭 How to get there & when to visit

• Address: Fruethstraße 2, 1030 Vienna.
• By public transport: U3 to “Schlachthausgasse” or tram line 18 to the same stop.
• Plan for a Friday-to-Sunday afternoon or evening visit—before the crowds, after work, when the lights show themselves.
• Bonus tip: Bring something warm to sit or lean on—these old depots are cosy but can feel brisk in the evenings.

📝 My little favourite moment

Picture this: you’re holding a warm glass of Punsch, surrounded by softly glowing lights, the gentle hum of vintage trams in the background, the air scented with pine and toasted raclette bread. A child decorates a biscuit at a nearby table; you glance over and catch their delight. You snap a photo in the “photo corner” set up inside the old tram hall. Perhaps you wander into the warming-room inside a decommissioned tram and just sit for a minute, letting the holiday magic and transit heritage blend.