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Austria's Christmas markets (Christkindlmärkte) are among Europe's finest, with Vienna's Rathausplatz market, the Schönbrunn Palace market, and Salzburg's Domplatz market drawing millions of visitors from late November. Stalls sell handcrafted ornaments, mulled wine (Glühwein), roasted chestnuts, and Lebkuchen (spiced gingerbread). The tradition dates back to the 14th century and Austria's markets are considered the gold standard of European Christmas culture.