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International Advent Music
at Vienna’s City Hall
Choirs from Austria, several European countries and the U.S. will perform
at the International Advent Caroling at Vienna’s City Hall from
November 25 to December 24, 2011.
Dates: November 25 to December 24, 2011, on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. From 3.30 pm to 7 pm, on December 24 until 4.30 pm
Admission is free
The puppet show offered by the “Kinderfreunde” association shortens the long wait until Christmas.
Dates: November 25 to December 24, 2011 on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. From 1.30 pm to 2 pm and from 2.30 pm to 3 pm
Admission is free
The performances of both events take place at Vienna’s City Hall, 1010 Vienna, Rathausplatz 1, Festival Hall (access via Lichtenfeldgasse)
During Advent season various wind ensembles from all over Austria will perform next to the Christmas tree on Rathausplatz daily from 8 pm to 8.30 pm.
Choirs from Austria, several European countries and the U.S. will perform
at the International Advent Caroling at Vienna’s City Hall from
November 25 to December 24, 2011.
Dates: November 25 to December 24, 2011, on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. From 3.30 pm to 7 pm, on December 24 until 4.30 pm
Admission is free
The puppet show offered by the “Kinderfreunde” association shortens the long wait until Christmas.
Dates: November 25 to December 24, 2011 on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. From 1.30 pm to 2 pm and from 2.30 pm to 3 pm
Admission is free
The performances of both events take place at Vienna’s City Hall, 1010 Vienna, Rathausplatz 1, Festival Hall (access via Lichtenfeldgasse)
During Advent season various wind ensembles from all over Austria will perform next to the Christmas tree on Rathausplatz
daily from 8 pm to 8.30 pm.
Opening on November 12
Program of the ceremonial act “Lighting of the Christmas Tree from Burgenland” on Saturday, November 12, 2011 on Rathausplatz
4.30 pm: Start of performances on Vienna’s Rathausplatz
with Musikkapelle Helfenberg and Gardemusik Wien
15.30 pm: Start of the ceremonial act on Vienna’s Rathausplatz
Opening address: Governor Hans Niessl
Lighting of Christmas tree switched on by Hans Niessl, Governor of Burgenland
Unveiling of dedication plate: Governor Hans Niessl and Governor Michael Häupl
Address: Michael Häupl, Governor and Mayor of Vienna
Festive illumination of City Hall, Opening of the Christmas Market, the governors and guests of honor take a tour of the
Vienna Christmas Market.
Christmas tree from Burgenland
One of the main attractions of the Christmas market is the splendid Christmas tree. It is a traditional custom that one of the Austrian provinces presents the Christmas tree as a gift thus demonstrating their close connection to the capital city. This year the tree comes from Burgenland, which is celebrating its 90th anniversary. The spruce tree from Rudersdorf is 28 m high and about 80 years old. Starting with the official opening on November 12 at 5.30 pm the tree is lit with 1,000 LED bulbs, which allows to save 90 percent of the energy costs of conventional bulbs.
