Weihnachtsausstellung in den Blumengärten Hirschstetten

The Weihnachtsausstellung in den Blumengärten Hirschstetten offers a truly unique Christmas market experience that combines botanical beauty with traditional Austrian holiday charm. Located in Vienna's 22nd district botanical gardens, this hidden gem features a spectacular floral Christmas exhibition alongside a traditional advent market with over 50 vendor stalls. The centerpiece is a remarkable indoor exhibition in large glasshouses, where expert gardeners from Vienna's Stadtgärten department create elaborate themed displays using thousands of flowers, live plants, and natural materials. The 2025 theme, "When Winter Comes – Between Celebration, Tradition & Magic," promises another stunning botanical wonderland. The outdoor market winds through the decorated garden complex, offering a more local, less commercial atmosphere than Vienna's city center markets. Visitors can browse handcrafted decorations made from lace and natural materials, sheepskin slippers, woolen clothing, and advent wreaths. Food stalls serve traditional Austrian fare including roasted chestnuts, Christmas punch, giant pastries, sausages, Leberkäse, and baked potatoes. Regional specialties like artisan cheeses from Vorarlberg, cured meats, honey, and Schnapps are available to take home. A charity punch stand benefits the TierQuarTier animal shelter, and daily musical performances feature gospel, country, and traditional Viennese music. The market includes small children's rides and a 48er-Tandler secondhand goods section. With free admission and a Thursday-Sunday schedule, this botanical Christmas market offers an authentic Viennese experience away from the tourist crowds.