Vienna's Christmas spirit

The city of Vienna will be filled with its usual Christmas market stalls, giving people the chance to buy gifts for those at home and treat themselves to some holiday luxuries.

And for those with plenty of stamina, Vienna is famed for its open-til-late cafes and bars, allowing visitors to experience another side of the city as its glamour comes alive in the evening. Some of the best-known late-night eateries include the Café Dreschler and the Grafin vom Naschmarkt. There are more than 150 bars and hotels for holidayers to choose from the in city, many of which are frequented by celebrities, according to wien.info.

And those taking a New Year break to the city can enjoy the New Year's Eve Trail, which meanders its way through the historic city centre.

Other attractions will include fortune tellers to predict what the new year will hold, traditional punch and a line-up of musicians to help you party the night away.