Christmas Archives - The International

Austrian Post Sets Record with 1.56 Million Daily Deliveries

By December 24, up to 54 million letters, Christmas cards and 20 million parcels are expected to be delivered.

Seven in ten Viennese residents (71%) are planning to visit a Christmas market at least once this festive season, a study shows.

This year has already seen 30 fatalities in alcohol-related crashes – surpassing the total number for the whole of last year.

Austria’s retail sector continues to be heavily affected by the cost of living crisis despite a recent decline in inflation.

Most shoppers plan to spend between €100 and €499 for Christmas gifts, with popular presents including vouchers, toys and shared experiences.

As Vienna’s festive season begins, here’s a look at when each Christmas market opens and what’s on offer this year.

Vienna’s first Christmas market of the season will open at Franz-Jonas-Platz in the 21st district, Floridsdorf.

The Christmas decoration subsidy will rise from 50% to 75% to support businesses during tough economic times.