Vienna Christmas Market Mugs
Discover the Magic of Vienna Christmas Market Mugs
Vienna’s Christmas markets are world-famous for their festive charm — twinkling lights, mulled wine, and the irresistible scent of roasted chestnuts. But among all the seasonal delights, one tradition stands out: the Vienna Christmas Market Mug.
Each of Vienna’s many Christkindlmarkts offers its own beautifully designed mug, a cherished keepsake that changes every year. From the classic red hearts of Rathausplatz to the elegant gold motifs of Schönbrunn Palace, these collectible mugs capture the unique spirit of each market.
2025 Vienna Christmas Market Mug Update
Each mug carries a memory: the first sip of Glühwein on a snowy evening, the laughter of friends, and the warm glow of Vienna at Christmastime.
If you love the sparkle of fairy lights, the scent of roasted almonds, and the joy of collecting a little piece of Christmas magic to take home, you’re in the right place.
In this guide, we’ll show you where to find the best Vienna Christmas Market mugs — the perfect souvenir to remember your magical visit to Vienna’s festive Christkindlmarkts.
Note: This information reflects the 2024 and 2025 season.
Designs may vary — part of the fun is discovering what’s new each year!
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Every winter, you’ll find me wandering through Vienna’s twinkling Christkindlmarkts, steaming mug of Glühwein in hand, searching for that year’s newest Vienna Christmas Market mug design. Over the years, my collection has grown to include dozens of these festive treasures — each one a reminder of a magical market moment.
My Christmas Market Mug Collection from 2017
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Vienna Christmas Market Mugs
The Ultimate Guide to Vienna’s Most Collectible Souvenirs
Vienna during the Christmas season is like a winter wonderland story — twinkling lights, the scent of roasted chestnuts, and the sound of carols drifting through the air.
Yet among all the festive delights, few traditions are as iconic (or as collectable) as the Vienna Christmas Market mug.
These charming mugs are more than just vessels for warm drinks; they’re souvenirs steeped in history, design, and holiday magic.
Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a seasoned collector, this guide reveals everything you need to know about Vienna Christmas Market mugs — where to find them, what to expect, and how to make the most of your festive market experience.v
Contents
♦ Where to find the best Vienna Christmas Market Mugs
♦ How to Buy a Vienna Christmas Market Mug
♦ What is Glühwein
♦ What drinks can you buy at the Christmas Market
♦ 2025 Vienna Christmas Market Mug Update
♦ The Christmas Market Boot Mugs
♦ Vienna Christmas Market Mug Tips
♦ Vienna Christmas Market Mug FAQ
Where to Find the Best Vienna Christmas Market Mugs
Every Vienna Christmas Market — from the grand Rathausplatz Christkindlmarkt to the elegant Schönbrunn Palace market — offers its own unique mug design.
You’ll find them at the Glühwein and punch stalls, where the magic begins.
When you order a warm drink (typically priced between €5–8 depending on the type), you’ll also pay a mug deposit of €4–5.
Once you finish, you can either return the mug to reclaim your deposit or keep it as a keepsake — a perfect memento of your visit.
Important tip: The listed drink prices at the stalls don’t include the mug deposit.
Always check the total before paying.
How to Buy a Vienna Christmas Market Mug
To get your Vienna Christmas Market mug, head to any stall selling Glühwein or Punsch.
- Order your drink of choice.
- Pay for the drink plus the mug deposit.
- Enjoy your warm beverage while exploring the market.
- Return the mug to the same stall if you want your deposit refunded — or take it home as your souvenir.
Keeping your mug is a tradition and one of the most charming ways to remember your time in Vienna.
2024 and 2025 Wiener Christkindlmarkt – Rathausplatz Christmas Market Mug
What Is Glühwein?
No visit to a Viennese Christmas market is complete without a cup of Glühwein (mulled wine).
This popular festive drink is a warm, spiced wine — traditionally red (Rotwein) or white (Weißwein) — infused with cinnamon sticks, cloves, star anise, orange slices, sugar, and sometimes a touch of vanilla.
Served steaming hot, Glühwein is the heart of Austrian winter celebrations, enjoyed everywhere from city markets to mountain ski chalets.
Insider Tip: Bring the flavours of Vienna’s Christmas Markets home with you. Most Austrian grocery stores sell ready-made Glühwein spice mixes in the spice aisle, and you can also find Glühwein tea bags in the tea and coffee section — perfect for recreating the festive taste anytime.
What Drinks Can You Buy at the Christmas Markets?
Vienna’s Christmas Markets offer a wide range of festive hot drinks, in addition to Glühwein for every taste:
Hot Chocolate (Heißes Schokolade)- Available in a non-alcoholic version or a spiked version with a shot of rum for an extra festive kick.
Punsch – A warm, fruit-based alcoholic punch made with rum or brandy and mixed with apple, orange, raspberry, strawberry, wild berry, or mango flavours.
Recently, the French aperitif Lillet has become a trendy punch base, offering a lighter, aromatic twist.
Non-Alcoholic Punch (Kinderpunsch) For families or those avoiding alcohol, try Kinderpunsch — a sweet, spiced, fruit-based punch perfect for children or anyone looking for a cosy, alcohol-free option.
Turbo Punsch –As its name suggests, Turbo Punsch is a stronger, spirit-enhanced punch for those looking for an extra warming kick.
Typical Prices:
- €3.50–4 for Kinderpunsch
- €5–6 for Glühwein
- €7–8 for premium punches
Remember: the mug deposit is charged in addition to the drink price.
The two styles of the 2024/2025 Schloss Schönbrunn Christmas Market Mug
2025 Christmas Market Mug Update
or as I call it …The Great Vienna Christmas Market Mug Quest 2025
Because ’tis the season… to judge mugs.
So, I set out to find the best Christmas market mugs across Vienna. Armed with cold fingers, high expectations, a taste for Glüwein and zero self-control,
My absolute favourite this year—and yes,
2025 AKH Christmas Market Mug
2025 Rathausplatz Christmas Market Mug stall
2025 Rathausplatz Christmas Market Mug
Blue, medieval-inspired mugs.
Honestly, I felt like I should be sipping mead and discussing dragon taxes.
Not complaining.
2025 Am Hof Christmas Market Mug
I arrived braced for disaster—rumours had it this year’s mugs were plastic (the audacity).
In 2024, Stephansplatz had the very collectable boot mug
BUT! Crisis averted.
They were actually… not terrible.
Even better: you can still buy the iconic boot mugs at one of the stands (also spotted the same at Belvedere). Peace restored.
2025 Stephansplatz Christmas Market Mug stall
2025 Stephansplatz Christmas Market Mug
Very, “I drink Glühwein, but make it imperial.”
Note: I even came across a more glam edition—same mug design, but with a gold-plated handle and inner shine. Full “I’m a princess” vibes.
2025 Schönbrunn Christmas Market Mugs
This year’s lineup: the returning black mugs—mysterious, brooding, and possibly into poetry.
Perfect for those who want to sip quietly while pondering life… or plotting their next creative masterpiece.
Plus a bold orange design that screams, “Look at me, I sparkle in candlelight.”
Full-on seasonal chic with a side of artistic drama.
Definitely for the “I bring the energy, the glow, and maybe the Glühwein” crowd.
2025 Art Advent Christmas Market Mugs
Spittelberg Christmas Market
White mug with a sweet blue dove—soft, peaceful, and totally
“I’m here for artisanal vibes and gentle holiday magic.”
Sip slowly, gaze meaningfully at fairy lights, maybe write a haiku about mulled wine.
2025 Spittelberg Christmas Market Mug
Not the most exciting mug, but perfect for people serious about actually drinking Glühwein.
The real magic comes from the amazing Alt Wien Christmas Market vibes—sip, stroll, repeat, and let the festive chaos do the heavy lifting.
2025 Alt Wiener Christmas Market Mugs
In Search of the Christmas Market Boot Mugs — Vienna’s Most Coveted Design
Among collectors, the boot-shaped Vienna Christmas Market mugs are the most sought-after.
In 2024, these popular boot mugs can be found at the Weihnachtsdorf (Christmas Village) markets.
Weihnachtsdorf Maria-Theresien-Platz (Note: this market will not operate in 2025)
In 2025 -You’ll find the boot Christmas Market Mugs at stalls :
- Weihnachtsdorf Stephansplatz
- Weihnachtsdorf Belvedere Palace
These mugs are limited edition and change every year, making them an essential find for dedicated collectors.
2024 Maria-Thersien-Platz Christmas Market Mug
2024 Weihnachtsdorf Altes AKH Christmas Market Mug
2024 Schloß Belvedere Christmas Market Mug
2024Weihnachtdorf Stephansplatz Christmas Market Mug
Collecting Vienna Christmas Market Mugs — A Festive Tradition
Each mug design tells its own story — the artistry, the year, and the market where it was bought. Over time, these mugs become a timeline of your festive travels, a tangible memory of Vienna’s Christmas spirit. Many collectors (and locals) proudly display their mugs at home, a symbol of the city’s warmth and winter charm.
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Our Recommendations | Where we stay in Vienna
♥ Perfect for families, we loved staying in a Maisonette (two bedrooms over two floors) at the König von Ungarn -directly in the centre of Vienna behind Stephansdom.
♥ Motel One Staatsoper, a great mid-range choice one block from the Opera and close to everything.
♥ I also love staying at the Hotel Pension Museum in Spittelberg, directly across from the U3 Metro Stop and Museums Quartier and Theaterhotel & Suites Wien in the 8th district- where I used to live, so this hotel feels like home.
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♥ Vienna’s Opera House is one of the best in the world. Tickets are in high demand and go on sale two months in advance on the first day of the month. Book Vienna Opera Tickets directly
♥ The Musikverein, Vienna’s premier concert hall and home of the Vienna Philharmonic, is celebrated worldwide for its exceptional acoustics and grandeur. Book Musikverein Tickets directly.
♥ The Vivaldi-Four Seasons by Orchestra 1756 Concert at Karlskirche is a popular concert.
Special Christmas Concerts
♥ Christmas & New Year’s Concert in St Peter’s Church
♥ The Vienna Symphony Advent Concert in Stephansdom
♥ Christmas Concert in Stephansdom
♥ Christmas & New Year’s Concert in St Peter’s Church
♥ Advent, Christmas and New Year’s Concerts in Minoriten Church
♥ Anne’s Church Christmas Concert
♥ Vienna Christmas Concert at Capuchin Church
Vienna Christmas Market Mug Tips
1. Beware of Mug Scams
Recently, scammers posing as “staff” have been spotted collecting mugs from visitors, claiming they’ll return them for a refund.
Never hand your mug to anyone except the official stall staff.
Only return mugs directly at the kiosk where you purchased your drink.
2. Bring Cash (Euros)
While some stalls accept Visa or Mastercard, many remain cash-only.
Bring enough euros — including coins — as you may also need them for public washrooms.
3. Money-Saving Tip:
Use a Bankomat (ATM) located inside or near a bank for the best exchange rates. On-site market ATMs usually have higher fees.
4. Bring a Backpack or Extra Bag
A sturdy backpack or tote is essential for carrying your mugs and other market treasures safely.
With dozens of beautiful designs to choose from, it’s easy to collect more than one!
2025 Art Advent Christmas Market Mug
Vienna Christmas Market Mug Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How much do Vienna Christmas Market mugs cost?
The mugs themselves are not sold separately but come with your drink purchase.
You pay a €4–5 deposit, which you can reclaim by returning the mug — or keep the mug as your souvenir.
Can I buy non-alcoholic drinks with the mugs?
Yes, every Vienna Christmas Market offers a variety of non-alcoholic options, including hot chocolate and Kinderpunsch, so you can enjoy a festive drink and collect your mug without alcohol.
Can I buy Vienna Christmas Market mugs online?
In most cases, no.
While some mugs appear online for high prices, many are mass-produced replicas rather than authentic market editions.
The best way to ensure you have a genuine Vienna Christmas Market mug is to purchase it directly at the markets each season.
Can I buy older Vienna Christmas Market mugs from previous years?
Sometimes you can find vintage mugs from past seasons through auction sites, collector groups, or specialty sellers.
These are a great option for collectors, but availability is limited and prices can vary significantly.
Are all Christmas Market mugs in Vienna different?
Yes. Each market has its own unique design — often featuring its name, year, or a signature shape.
Collectors love visiting multiple markets to find every edition.
Are the Christmas Market mug designs the same every year?
No, each Vienna Christmas Market usually features a new and unique mug design every year, making them highly collectible for visitors and enthusiasts alike.
Can I reuse my mug for refills?
Yes! Simply return to any stall at the same market, and you’ll only need to pay for the price of the drink — no additional deposit required.
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