New Year in Vienna
The capital of waltzes, operas and pastries, Vienna is well suited for a winter break for several reasons. Firstly, it is not far to fly there, and secondly, there is a very pleasant climate, and, finally, no other city in the Old World knows such a magnificent Christmas decoration. And therefore, to celebrate the New Year in Vienna is like getting into a fairy tale that you have long dreamed of.
Pleasure trail
The main Viennese entertainment on the longest night of the year is centered on the New Year's trail. This walking trail is laid out in the center of the old town, and along it dozens of souvenir shops, small cafes, artisan workshops and eateries with amazing Christmas treats open up..
Theatrical scenes on the New Year's trail greet guests with funny skits and amateur performances, and the orchestras play waltzes and let everyone who can and wants to dance not freeze. By the way, Viennese waltz schools take part in the New Year's festivities, and their instructors willingly give lessons to those who wish..
Happiness on the Town Hall Square
The crowns sacredly believe in omens, especially if these omens are happy. On New Year's in Vienna, it is customary to give each other little pigs, four-petaled clover leaves, horseshoes and chimney sweeps. Souvenirs and gifts are sold everywhere, and the most popular bazaar opens on the Town Hall Square.
In front of the neo-Gothic city council building, guests are greeted by more than a hundred benches, each of which is filled to the brim with gingerbread cookies, hand-knitted wool hats and miniature fairy houses.
