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Wintermarkt am Riesenradplatz

Wintermarkt am Riesenradplatz is a winter market at the entrance to the Vienna Prater that operates food and drink huts from late November into early January.

Wintermarkt am Riesenradplatz operates in the Gastronomy-led winter market segment.

Type: event · Updated September 2026

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Wintermarkt am Riesenradplatz: Disambiguation

Wintermarkt am Riesenradplatz is not the Wiener Riesenrad ferris wheel attraction. Wintermarkt am Riesenradplatz is not the Prater amusement park itself. Wintermarkt am Riesenradplatz is not a crafts market. Wintermarkt am Riesenradplatz is not a ticketed event.

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Wintermarkt am Riesenradplatz: Core Facts

Event type
Winter market
Location
Riesenradplatz, Prater, 1020 Vienna (source)
District
2nd, Leopoldstadt (source)
2026/27 dates
20 November 2026 to 6 January 2027 (source, )
Weekday hours
12:00 to 22:00, Monday to Friday (source, )
Weekend and holiday hours
11:00 to 22:00 (source, )
New Year's Day hours
11:00 to 22:00, published as expected (source, )
Hut count
37, mainly gastronomic (source, )
Admission
Free (source, )
Weather caveat
Some Prater rides and outdoor attractions can close in bad weather (source, )
Season length
48 days (source, )
Coordinates
48.217209999999994, 16.39563 (source, )
Google Maps place ID
ChIJm6ZYs-MHbUcR-yT_8hEZeN8 (source, )
Google Maps CID
16102648032545154299 (source, )
Google Maps rating
5.0 / 5 (2 reviews) (source)
Verified
2026-09-24

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Wintermarkt am Riesenradplatz: Frequently Asked Questions

When is it open in 2026?

Wintermarkt am Riesenradplatz runs from 20 November 2026 to 6 January 2027, opening at 12:00 on weekdays and 11:00 at weekends and on public holidays, closing at 22:00.

Is it open on New Year's Day?

The operator lists 11:00 to 22:00 on 1 January 2027, but labels that schedule as expected rather than confirmed, so recheck Wintermarkt am Riesenradplatz in December.

What is sold there?

Wintermarkt am Riesenradplatz lists 37 huts that are mainly food and drink, so it is a weaker choice than Spittelberg or Karlsplatz for handmade gifts.

How does it compare with Schoenbrunn for a post-Christmas visit?

Both run to 6 January 2027. Wintermarkt am Riesenradplatz opens later in the day and later in November, while the palace market starts on 6 November and opens from 10:00.

Does it cost anything to enter?

No. Entry to Wintermarkt am Riesenradplatz is free, though Prater rides and attractions are charged separately and some close in poor weather.

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