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CHRISTMAS MARKETS
From mid-November,
Christkindlmärkte
(Christmas markets) start to pop up all over Vienna. Ranging from
kitsch to quaint in style and atmosphere, the markets all have a few things in common: plenty of people, loads of
Christmas gifts to purchase, mugs of
Glühwein
(mulled wine) and hotplates loaded with
Kartoffelpuffer
(hot
potato patties) and
Maroni
(roasted chestnuts). Most close a day or two before Christmas Day. Some of the best:
Herrengasse, Schot-
tentor) Austrian arts and crafts and an old-world feel.
which is arguably the most authentic and quaint of all the
Christkindlmärkte
.
Karlsplatz) Mainly sells arty gifts and is situated close to the Karl-
skirche.
Rathaus,
D, 1, 2 Rathaus) Easily the biggest and most touristy
Christmas market in Vienna but kitschy.
loads of events for the kids and daily classical concerts at 6pm (more on weekends).
charming cobblestone streets of the Spittelberg quarter. Stalls sell quality arts and crafts, but not at the cheapest
prices.
Österreichisches Filmmuseum
CINEMA
(Austrian Film Museum; 533 70 54;
www.filmmuseum.at
; 01, Auginerstrasse 1; adult/child €10/5.80;
Karlsplatz, D, 1, 2, 71 Kärntner Ring/Oper)
Situated inside the Albertina, the Austrian Film Mu-
seum shows a range of films with and without subtitles in the original language, featuring
a director, group of directors or a certain theme from around the world in programs gen-
erally lasting a couple of weeks. Screenings are generally at 6.30pm; check the website
for other times.
Top Kino
CINEMA
( 208 30 00;
www.topkino.at
; 06, Rahlgasse 1; Museumsquartier)
Top Kino offers an ever-chan-
ging array of European films and documentaries, generally in their original language with
German subtitles. Top Kino also holds a variety of themed film festivals
Votivkino
CINEMA
