Christmas party with a programme
Christmas Party in Wien
From strolling the Christmas market to a real team experience – six proven formats from €35.95 per person.
The Christmas market as a backdrop
The Vienna Christkindlmarkt stands in front of the city hall, and its best-known feature is the Herzerlbaum: a plane tree of around 150 years in the Rathauspark, hung with 200 glowing red hearts. An ice rink is laid out in the adjoining park as well.
That is exactly what makes Wien a good place for a Christmas party that amounts to more than a buffet and a speech: the atmosphere is there anyway, you only have to use it. We bring the programme – outdoors on Rathausplatz or indoors in the warm, whichever suits your group.
Vienna is Austria's largest business location, and the inner city between the Ring, St. Stephen's Cathedral and the Hofburg can be covered entirely on foot. For teams from eastern Austria the journey is straightforward, and for German companies with an Austrian site, Vienna is the obvious common ground.
Six formats for your Christmas party in Wien
All formats run from November to January. Prices are starting prices per person – the larger the group, the lower the price per head.
| Format | Where | Duration | People | from |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christmas Rally | City Center | 2-3 Hours | 10-500 People | 39,95 € |
| Save Christmas | Outdoor | 2-3 Hours | 10-200 People | 39,95 € |
| Beat the Red Box | Indoor | 2 hours | 10-500 | 44,95 € |
| Christmas Quiz Show | Indoor | 2 Hours | 15-500 People | 35,95 € |
| Christmas Domino | Indoor | 2-3 Hours | 10-500 People | 39,95 € |
| Gingerbread House Building | Indoor | 2-3 Hours | 10-100 People | 35,95 € |
Outdoors
The Christmas Rallye leads your teams through the city centre with tablets, with stops on Rathausplatz. New this season: battlespots, where two teams meet and compete head to head. Rettet Weihnachten is the outdoor escape variant.
Indoors in the warm
Beat the Red Box is an escape game at the table – it needs nothing but a room and works for up to 500 people. The Christmas Quiz Show with a host is the version where everyone can stay seated.
Hands-on
With gingerbread house building you compete in small teams – and the houses go home with you. With Christmas Domino, thousands of tiles become one shared picture that falls in a chain reaction at the end.
Planning on the ground
On the location: Rathausplatz is large and easy to reach, but very full on Advent weekends. For a team event it pays to pick a weekday — and a route that runs along the Ringstraße and the inner city lanes rather than across the square itself.
On the room: From Beisl to event space, Vienna is set up for parties. The indoor formats need a space with tables — many companies use their own premises and only head to the market afterwards.
On the running order: The programme belongs at the beginning, not the end. After dinner and the second mulled wine you will not get anyone moving – beforehand everyone is open to it, and the meal afterwards tastes better once it has been earned.
On the date: The weeks from late November through December are the busiest of the year, and Fridays go first. Plan early and you have the run of the calendar – more on that in our article planning your Christmas party early.
On getting there: Vienna Main Station with ICE/Railjet connections, 4h from Munich, 2.5h from Salzburg
Where to eat afterwards in Wien
Catering is not included in our event prices – you plan that separately. These places are set up for groups:
Plachutta Wollzeile
Zum Schwarzen Kameel
Heuriger Mayer am Pfarrplatz
Frequently asked questions about a Christmas party in Wien
What is the Herzerlbaum at the Vienna Christkindlmarkt?
A plane tree of around 150 years in the Rathauspark, decorated every year with 200 glowing red hearts. It is regarded as the market's most popular photo subject — and is therefore a meeting point that teams unfamiliar with the city will reliably find.
What does a Christmas party with a programme in Wien cost?
The Christmas formats start at €35.95 per person. The Christmas Rallye is €39.95 pp, Beat the Red Box €44.95 pp. Those are pure event prices – you plan the venue and catering separately. The larger the group, the lower the price per head.
How many people can take part?
The Christmas Rallye, Beat the Red Box and the Christmas Quiz Show are designed for up to 500 people. Rettet Weihnachten runs with up to 200 participants, gingerbread house building with up to 100.
What happens if the weather is bad?
The outdoor formats go ahead in almost any weather – what matters is warm clothing and sturdy shoes. If you want complete certainty, choose an indoor format: Beat the Red Box, the Christmas Quiz Show or gingerbread house building.
When should we book?
As early as possible. Dates in late November and December are in high demand, and Fridays go first. Enquire in summer or early autumn and you have a free choice of both dates and formats.
Can the event be run in English?
Yes. Around a quarter of our events run in English – tablets, task texts and the on-site team all switch over. Mixed groups work too: teams can play in different languages within the same event.
Where exactly does the event take place in Wien?
The outdoor formats start from an agreed meeting point in the city centre, usually near Rathausplatz. For the indoor formats you need a room – your own canteen, a meeting room or a rented space is entirely sufficient.
Christmas parties in other cities too
Our Christmas formats run in many cities – pick yours, or ask us about any other location.
Secure your date in Wien
Tell us your group size and preferred date – we will tell you what is still available and what suits your crowd.
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