Vienna · Christmas markets · road trip

A day at Vienna’s Christmas markets

My first drive abroad, decorated winter streets and the white hot chocolate I had been waiting for.

6 December 20251 day · by car · with my sister and her partnerÍrta: Mesi
Mesi at a Vienna Christmas market

My first drive abroad

I drove us to Vienna in the morning and home again that evening. I had worried about my first international drive, but it turned out to be much easier than expected.

We left the car in a garage for only five euros, took the metro for a short section and walked between the markets.

Driving to Vienna

Christmas everywhere

We explored two or three markets and saw the palace from outside. It was cold and crowded but beautifully decorated.

My favourite treats were white hot chocolate with whipped cream and coffee served in an edible cone.

White hot chocolate
Coffee in an edible cone

A classic winter day

I think everyone should see Vienna’s famous Christmas markets once. For me, the day also marked the moment I proved I could confidently drive into another country.

My cost: about HUF 25,000 for my share. This is the cost of my own trip; prices change with dates, booking time and personal choices.

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