vienna, austria

I had a lovely trip to Vienna, Austria this past weekend. The entire city is bursting with Christmas decor, open-air markets, and music. Vienna was unforgettable and set the mood for a cheery holiday season!

Toys at the Christmas markets.


Ornaments at the Christmas markets.


Christmas markets.


Statue at Schönbrunn Palace.

Schönbrunn Palace.

Schönbrunn Palace.

Schönbrunn Palace.

Schönbrunn Palace.

Entrance of Schönbrunn Palace.

Schönbrunn Palace.

The squirrels were practically domesticated!

Drinking glühwein (mulled wine) at the Christmas markets.

Danube River.

Christmas decorations in the streets of Vienna.

The cathedral Stephansdom in Vienna's city centre.

At night, they have a spotlight that changes colors on the side of the church. It was so neat!

There was an amazing pianist busking right in front of this beautiful statue.

The streets of Vienna.

Rathaus (City Hall).

Rathaus had Christmas markets, decorations everywhere, and crafts for children inside.

Statue of Athena in front of the Austrian Parliament.

Hofburg Palace.

Hofburg Palace.

Karlskirche.

Karlskirche.

Stadtpark - so many benches, but no one in sight to sit.


Freedom.