Vienna in December is at its most atmospheric: Christmas markets, candlelit coffeehouses and imperial architecture lit up against early evening skies. The P&P 2026 conference venue sits in the city's embassy district, right beside the Belvedere palaces, so there is plenty to enjoy within a short walk once the day's sessions close.
Nearby Restaurants
From relaxed, group-friendly spots to a three-Michelin-star dinner, all within a short walk of the venue. Booking ahead is strongly recommended in December.
House-brewed beers and hearty Austrian dishes next to the Lower Belvedere. Lively, informal and ideal for a group.
A seasonal menu of Austrian cooking with Mediterranean touches, just along the street from the venue.
Traditional Viennese dishes by the Belvedere gardens. Pairs well with a stroll round the Belvedere Christmas market.
A cosy, vaulted Viennese inn known for its schnitzel, goulash and cordon bleu. Closed on Sundays.
One of Austria's most celebrated restaurants, set in the Stadtpark. Ideal for a client dinner, but tables go weeks in advance.
Elegant Ringstrasse dining room famous for its Wiener Schnitzel, fried to order. Listed in the MICHELIN Guide.
Christmas Markets
Most markets stay open until around 21:00, so there's time for a Glühwein and a browse after the day's programme.
A pretty market framed by the baroque palace, just up the hill from the venue. The easiest option on a conference evening.
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Handmade crafts and organic food stalls beneath the dome of the Karlskirche. A good place to pick up gifts to take home.
View on map →Two traditional markets a few minutes apart in the old town, easily combined with a walk past St Stephen's Cathedral.
View on map →Vienna's biggest and best-known market, with the illuminated City Hall as a backdrop. Busy, but spectacular after dark.
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Extending your trip? These are sights worth making the time for.
The Gothic heart of Vienna, with its famous patterned roof. Surrounded by old-town lanes, shops and coffeehouses.
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The Habsburg summer palace and gardens, with its own Christmas market out front in December. Easily reached by U-Bahn.
View on map →Baroque palaces housing a major Austrian art collection, including Klimt's best-known works.
View on map →The Habsburgs' winter residence: Imperial Apartments, the Sisi Museum and the Spanish Riding School.
View on map →December is high season for music. The Konzerthaus is a short walk from the venue; book early.
View on map →Planning more of your visit? Find events, attractions and travel tips from the official Vienna tourist board.
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