Itinerary
- Day 1
Vienna
You'll arrive in Vienna and get settled into your accommodation whenever you're ready. Once you've checked in, start taking in the holiday feel with some punch and a walk along the Danube. The stroll gives you a nice introduction to the festive mood the city's got going right now.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Aparthotel Amelie)
Optional Activities
- Walk along the Danube Canal to see artistic street art and Advent lights, with a hot drink at Klyo café in the former observatory
- Visit Am Hof, a small high-quality Christmas market in a historic courtyard near Graben, known for excellent punch, nuts, and local ceramics
Landmarks Danube Canal Am Hof 
- Day 2
Vienna
This is your full day to see Vienna's main sights in the city center and check out the Christmas markets. You'll get a real sense of the imperial history mixed with all the holiday decorations and crowds. By evening, head to Vienna's biggest Christmas tree where you can grab more punch and wrap up your day.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Aparthotel Amelie)
Optional Activities
- Visit St. Stephen's Cathedral to admire its Gothic architecture, colorful mosaic roof, and festive atmosphere with organ music
- Stroll along Graben, an elegant shopping street illuminated by hundreds of crystal chandeliers, featuring luxury shops and famous cafes
- Indulge at Demel, a traditional imperial patisserie, where you can enjoy Sachertorte or apple strudel and watch pastry chefs at work
- Experience Rathausplatz, Vienna's largest and most famous Christmas market set against the fairytale-like City Hall, with hundreds of stalls, a carousel, and a Christmas post office
- Enjoy a serene walk through Rathauspark, home to Vienna's enormous Christmas tree and lined with trees adorned with glowing hearts and romantic benches
Landmarks St. Stephen's Cathedral Graben Demel Rathausplatz Rathauspark 
- Day 3
Vienna
Head into Vienna's art quarter to walk around the smaller markets and try local Viennese food and drinks. Spend your afternoon relaxing in a cozy cafe or popping into a museum if something catches your eye. It's a good balance between cultural stuff and getting that festive feeling throughout.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Aparthotel Amelie)
Optional Activities
- Discover the Karlsplatz Advent Market, focusing on ecology, organic products, and handicrafts, featuring a Christmas carousel made from recycled materials and non-alcoholic punch
- Wander through Spittelberg, one of Vienna's most beautiful and coziest markets hidden in narrow streets with historic houses, lights, aromas, handmade jewelry, and ceramics
- Visit the Kunsthistorisches Museum, one of Europe's largest art museums with an impressive collection of Old Masters and an enormous entrance hall resembling an imperial palace
- Admire the Secession Building, an iconic structure with a gilded dome symbolizing Viennese Art Nouveau, where you can see Gustav Klimt's famous Beethoven Frieze
- Reflect at the Imperial Crypt beneath the Capuchin Church, a quiet and impressive place where the Habsburgs including Maria Theresa rest
Landmarks Karlsplatz Advent Market Spittelberg Kunsthistorisches Museum Secession Building Imperial Crypt - Day 4
Vienna to Bratislava
Travel to Bratislava and take a first walk through the old town, which is compact and easy to navigate on foot. You'll get a feel for Advent Bratislava and can wander around discovering different spots and corners of the historic center.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Smart & Green Living by Ambiente)
Optional Activities
- Ascend the UFO Observation Deck at the top of the SNP Bridge for panoramic views of Bratislava and the wider area
- Marvel at The Blue Church, an Art Nouveau building with blue and white tones and ceramic details, just minutes from the city center
- Explore Michalská Brána (Michael's Gate), the only preserved gate from the original city fortifications, now an observation tower at the start of Michalská Street decorated beautifully during Advent
- Stroll along Eurovea Embankment, a modern riverside zone offering Danube views, cafes, shops, and a smaller illuminated Advent market
- Take a moment to orient yourself at Hurbanovo Námestie (Hurbanovo Square), a smaller square serving as an entry point to the Old Town with subtle winter illumination and several nearby cafes
Landmarks UFO Observation Deck The Blue Church Michalská Brána (Michael's Gate) Eurovea Embankment Hurbanovo Námestie (Hurbanovo Square) 
- Day 5
Bratislava
See Bratislava's main landmarks and walk through the busiest Advent markets, focusing on the architecture and culture. Later, as the city lights up in the evening, try some traditional Slovak Christmas food and drinks before heading back to Vienna.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Aparthotel Amelie)
Optional Activities
- Wander through Františkánské Námestie (Franciscan Square), a charming small square adjacent to the Main Square hosting an extended Christmas market with local specialties and handcrafted goods
- Climb Stará Radnice (Old Town Hall) tower on the Main Square for panoramic views of the city center and its festive decorations
- Explore Bratislavský Hrad (Bratislava Castle), the city's dominant landmark with four characteristic towers, offering magnificent views over the Danube and historical exhibitions
- Immerse yourself in the bustling atmosphere of Hlavní Námestie (Main Square), the primary venue for Bratislava's Christmas markets filled with dozens of stalls offering food, drinks, and traditional products
- Enjoy a tranquil evening stroll through Staré Mesto (Old Town) after dark, when the illuminated center becomes quieter, perfect for capturing evening photos and a peaceful end to your day
Landmarks Františkánské Námestie (Franciscan Square) Stará Radnice (Old Town Hall) Bratislavský Hrad (Bratislava Castle) Hlavní Námestie (Main Square) Staré Mesto (Old Town) 
- Day 6
Vienna
On your final day, you can take one more walk through the city center if you feel like it, or just enjoy a relaxed breakfast. There's time to pick up any last souvenirs or sit in a cafe with a nice view before you leave. Everything happens at your own pace.
