December is not the best month for long walks, despite the mild Austrian winter. North winds are typical for this time of the year.
The ski areas are the coldest. The daytime temperature is -2-3C, but in the evening it gets colder to -10C. The tourist should be prepared for insignificant discrepancies with these indicators, because they depend on the height above sea level and the presence of a glacier nearby. Frequent snowfalls allow you to enjoy skiing.
Admirers of a busy excursion program should take into account the peculiarities of the weather in December so that walks in Vienna, Salzburg, Innsbruck and Graz are comfortable. Approximately 8 to 10 days a month can be frustrating with precipitation represented by snow and rain. In Vienna during the day the temperature can be + 3-4C, but at night it gets colder up to -2-4C. Salzburg will be about three degrees cooler. There are practically no sunny days in December.
Holidays and festivals in Austria in December
December pleases tourists with a rich cultural program. Holidays in Austria in December give you a unique chance to visit festive Christmas markets. If you are planning a trip to Vienna, visit Maria Theresa Square. At this fair, you are sure to find beautiful products that represent an amazing artistic craft in all its glory. You should also visit the fair at the Belvedere Palace, Schönbrunn and Rathausplatz. You can buy glassware, Christmas tree decorations, candles and other souvenirs. You can try roasted chestnuts, bratwurst sausages, gingerbread cookies and Viennese apple strudel, mulled wine or punch.
Christmas markets throughout Austria are held from mid-November to December 24 - 26. It is customary to celebrate Christmas in a narrow family circle, so it is not customary to hold special events on a holiday.
It is customary to celebrate the New Year on a grand scale. People can have fun on the square in front of the Town Hall, in the Prater Park, relax in cozy restaurants.
Do you want to spend a week or two in Austria? In this case, you should visit the Christmas market, enjoy walking along the old streets at Christmas and, of course, celebrate the New Year, which should start in a special way and give hope for happiness in the coming year.
