November is certainly one of my favourite months in Vienna. It’s a metropolis in transition. Early within the month, it nonetheless appears like autumn, however by the tip of the month, winter has settled in.
Initially of November, I make some extent of getting outdoors as a lot as I can. The parks and vineyards across the metropolis are glowing with fall colours, and a day journey to the Wachau Valley is particularly rewarding for a winery hike.
I’ll admit, September and October are higher months for visiting Heurigen (wine taverns), however you possibly can nonetheless discover a number of open in November. Extra importantly, that is Ganslzeit. The spotlight of the season is consuming Martinigansl, a roast goose served round St. Martin’s Day. It’s a kind of traditions that locals look ahead to all yr.
By late November, Vienna slips into Creation mode. The streets mild up, the Christmas markets open, and the entire metropolis feels festive. Right here’s my recommendation: go to the markets in November, not December. They’re simply as stunning, however far much less crowded, which makes the expertise a lot extra fulfilling.
Watch the Sundown Over Vienna from the Nussberg Vineyards
One in all my favourite early November experiences in Vienna is heading as much as the Nussberg vineyards within the late afternoon. The golden autumn mild drapes the town, Danube, and vineyards in heat fiery hues.
Early within the month, the vineyards shimmer with golden leaves, however by late November they’re stripped naked.
You’ll be able to simply stroll as much as Nussberg from the Nußdorf tram station (finish of line D). For many who get pleasure from an extended hike, the Vienna Metropolis Mountaineering Path 1 is a superb possibility. This Stadtwanderweg ascends to Kahlenberg, Vienna’s highest mountain (484 m), after which drops again all the way down to the start line through the Nussdorf vineyards.
Eat and Drink in a Cozy Heurigen
The Viennese could also be principally Catholic, however on a Sunday, you’ll shortly see the place their true devotion lies. Extra souls collect in wine taverns than church buildings, proving that Heurigen are the true sanctuaries of Viennese life.
I’ve put collectively an in depth information to visiting Heurigen wine taverns, full with an interactive map.
Wine taverns aren’t open year-round, as many function solely each different month. At all times examine their web sites for opening dates earlier than you go, so that you don’t waste a visit.
Savor a Martinigansl Feast
Martinigansl (St. Martin’s goose) is a seasonal deal with celebrating the tip of the farming yr, accessible solely in November and sometimes into early December. The roast goose is historically served with crimson cabbage, dumplings, and chestnuts, and it’s completely scrumptious.
Martinigansl (St. Martin’s goose) is tied to the feast of St. Martin of Excursions, celebrated on November 11. Born in present-day Hungary, St. Martin joined the Roman military and later grew to become a monk and ultimately a bishop in 371 AD. In response to legend, when the church wished to make him a bishop, Martin felt unworthy and tried to cover in a goose pen. The geese, nevertheless, gave him away with their loud honking, revealing his hiding spot. Over time, roast goose grew to become the standard meal on his feast day. For the pagan origins of this beloved custom, learn this text in falstaff (use Chrome to translate).
Our favourite locations to eat Martinigansl in Vienna are s’Pfiff in Neustift am Walde, heurigen krenek in Stammersdorf, and Zur Goldenen Kugel within the ninth district.
At some eating places, you’ll must pre-order the Martinigansl when making your reservation.
So Schmeckt Niederösterreich Creation Market
The So schmeckt Niederösterreich (That is what Decrease Austria Tastes Like) Creation Market is held through the first Creation weekend (normally late November) in Palais Niederösterreich in Vienna’s first district.
The two-day market options over 60 distributors providing regional specialties from all 4 districts of Decrease Austria, alongside handcrafted items. Upon coming into, you’ll cross by means of an internal courtyard, lined with meals distributors promoting mulled wine and fruit punch, Mohnnudeln, and recreation dishes.
Admission is free, and the market runs from Friday to Saturday, 10 am – 9 pm. Arrive earlier within the day, because the market turns into very crowded by night.
The spotlight of the occasion is seeing the inside of Palais Niederösterreich.
Location | Herrengasse 13, 1010 Wien – Google Maps
Christmas Markets With out the Lots
Vienna’s Christmas markets start opening in mid to late November. As an area, I solely go to the Creation markets in November, after they’re nonetheless fulfilling and never overrun.
For my American readers: skip the thought of visiting Christmas Markets in late December. As a substitute, plan your journey for Thanksgiving. You’ll expertise the magic of the Christmas markets with out the crowds or inflated resort costs. And, you possibly can have fun Thanksgiving with Martinigansl as a substitute of turkey, which is strictly what I do.
Metropolis Corridor Christmas Market: November 14, 2025
Belvedere Palace Christmas Market: November 14, 2025
Altes AKH Christmas market: November 14, 2025
Schönbrunn Palace Christmas Market: November 6, 2025
Spittelberg Christmas Market: November 14, 2025
Artwork Creation on Karlsplatz: November 21
Prater Christmas Market: November 21, 2025
Am Hof Creation Market: November 14, 2025
Stephansplatz Christmas Market: November 8, 2025
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The place to Keep in Vienna
The Harmonie Vienna (midrange) is tucked away within the charming Servitenviertel within the ninth district, strolling distance (or fast tram experience) to the internal district. This pleasant resort provides clear and cozy rooms, an excellent breakfast (included within the room charge), complimentary afternoon tea with cake, and a health club.
Extra midrange lodging | Rafael Kaiser – Premium Flats (2nd District), Resort Motel One Wien-Staatsoper (1st District), Parkview Boutique Flats (third District), Resort Spiess & Spiess (third district), Jaz within the Metropolis Vienna (sixth district), and Resort Indigo Vienna (fifth District).
Luxurious The Amauris Vienna stands proudly on the Ring Street in Vienna’s 1st District, steps away from the Vienna State Opera and Musikverein (Vienna Philharmonic). With its new sleek interiors, enjoyable spa (indoor pool, steam sauna, Finnish sauna), well-equipped health club, and revolutionary kitchen, it strikes the precise steadiness between fashionable luxurious and Nineteenth-century Viennese class.
Altstadt Vienna is a boutique 4-star resort within the charming Spittelberg quarter within the modern seventh District, near Kunsthistorisches Museum. This contemporary-art-filled resort options uniquely designed interiors and a hidden rooftop terrace, open seasonally. A beautiful breakfast is served within the Crimson Salon every day. Within the afternoon, complimentary tea and do-it-yourself desserts are served in entrance of the open fire. Additionally try close by Resort Sans Souci Wien and Resort Gilbert.
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