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Christmas Dinner in Vienna: Christmas at Hotel Stefanie
Christmas dinner at Hotel Stefanie in Vienna takes place on two evenings in 2026: on 24 December (Christmas Eve, known in German as Heiliger Abend) the restaurant serves a festive buffet for hotel guests, and on 25 December the Christmas Day dinner buffet is open to all guests.
Both evenings begin at 6pm in the restaurant of Vienna's oldest hotel, at Taborstraße 12 in the 2nd district. Instead of a set Christmas menu, the kitchen serves a generous buffet of Viennese classics with live piano music.
Christmas at Hotel Stefanie at a glance
When is Christmas dinner at Hotel Stefanie in 2026?
On 24 December for hotel guests and on 25 December for all guests, both from 6pm.
Who can have dinner at Hotel Stefanie on Christmas Eve?
The 24 December buffet is reserved for hotel guests.
Can I have Christmas Day dinner at Hotel Stefanie without a room?
Yes, the 25 December buffet is open to all guests, and no overnight stay is required.
What is the latest arrival time for the Christmas buffet?
Admission is until 7:30pm on both evenings.
Is there a Christmas brunch at Hotel Stefanie?
Yes, on 25 and 26 December 2026, from 12pm to 3pm.
When is Christmas dinner at Hotel Stefanie in Vienna?
Restaurant Stefanie serves a festive buffet on both Christmas evenings in 2026. Service begins at 6pm and the latest admission is 7:30pm. The table lists all Christmas dates at Hotel Stefanie, with prices per person in euros including all taxes.
| Date and offer | Times and price |
|---|---|
| Thursday, 24 December 2026 Christmas Eve buffet (Heiliger Abend) (Hotel guests only) |
Starts 6:00pm, latest admission 7:30pm €155.00 per person, including aperitif, cover charge and live piano music |
| Friday, 25 December 2026 Christmas Day dinner buffet (All guests) |
Starts 6:00pm, latest admission 7:30pm €99.00 per person, including aperitif, cover charge and live piano music |
| Friday, 25, and Saturday, 26 December 2026 Festive brunch (All guests) |
12:00pm to 3:00pm, admission from 11:45am Price on the Sunday brunch at Hotel Stefanie page |
Who can have dinner at Hotel Stefanie on 24 and 25 December?
The Christmas Eve buffet on 24 December 2026 is reserved for guests staying at Hotel Stefanie, so we recommend booking a room at Hotel Stefanie early. On 25 December 2026, Restaurant Stefanie opens its dinner buffet to all guests, and you do not need to stay overnight. You can reserve a table for both evenings through the table reservation of Restaurant Stefanie.
- Christmas Eve: hotel guests only, so book your room early
- 25 December: open to all guests, with or without a room
- Table reservation for both evenings through the restaurant
What is on the Christmas buffet at Restaurant Stefanie?
Instead of a set Christmas menu, Restaurant Stefanie serves a generous buffet of Viennese classics and seasonal dishes, with live piano music in the background.
Vegetarian dishes are part of the buffet on both evenings, and allergens are labelled at the buffet. The dishes for each evening are available as PDFs below.
- To start: smoked and cured salmon, trout, mackerel, herring salads, pâtés and terrines
- Soups and main courses: beef consommé with Frittaten (strips of savoury pancake) and Kaiserschöberl (small savoury sponge cubes), pink-roasted veal saddle with truffle jus, venison ragout with mushrooms and a vegetarian spinach and cheese strudel
- To finish: warm chocolate soufflé, Zimtschmarren (shredded sweet pancake) with plum compote, vanilla crescent (Vanillekipferl) panna cotta and Austrian cheese
Christmas Eve buffet, 24 December 2026
Christmas Day dinner buffet, 25 December 2026
Is there a Christmas brunch at Hotel Stefanie?
Yes, Restaurant Stefanie hosts a festive brunch on 25 and 26 December 2026. It runs from 12pm to 3pm, with admission from 11:45am. Full details and prices are on the Christmas and Sunday brunch at Hotel Stefanie page.
- Dates: 25 and 26 December 2026
- Time: 12pm to 3pm, admission from 11:45am
- Included in the price: aperitif and live music
How do I reserve a table for Christmas dinner at Hotel Stefanie?
Reserve your table on the table reservation page of Restaurant Stefanie. Groups of 6 or more should email the restaurant, and the team is happy to help by phone. If you plan to join the Christmas Eve buffet, please book your room as well.
- Online: table reservation of Restaurant Stefanie
- Phone: +43 1 211 50 423
- Groups of 6 or more: restaurant.stefanie@schick-hotels.com
Spending Christmas in Vienna: where to stay and what to see
Hotel Stefanie is in Vienna's 2nd district, Leopoldstadt, about 300 metres from Schwedenplatz underground station (lines U1 and U4) and close to the historic centre. Many guests combine Christmas dinner with a stay at the hotel and a visit to Vienna's Christmas markets. You will find the route from the airport and the station under directions and parking.
What else does Hotel Stefanie offer at Christmas?
Around the festive season, Hotel Stefanie has further options for groups and for the turn of the year. Each page describes its offer in detail.
- The Christmas party at Hotel Stefanie is for companies and groups.
- New Year's Eve dinner at Hotel Stefanie rounds off the festive season.
Frequently asked questions about Christmas at Hotel Stefanie in Vienna
Can I have Christmas Eve dinner at Hotel Stefanie in Vienna without staying at the hotel?
The Christmas Eve buffet on 24 December 2026 at Hotel Stefanie is reserved for hotel guests. On 25 December 2026, the Christmas Day dinner buffet at Restaurant Stefanie is open to all guests, and no overnight stay is required. You can book a room for Christmas Eve under Rooms and suites at Hotel Stefanie.
What time does the Christmas dinner buffet at Hotel Stefanie in Vienna start, and what is the latest arrival?
The Christmas dinner buffet at Restaurant Stefanie starts at 6pm on both 24 and 25 December 2026. The latest admission is 7:30pm on both evenings. The restaurant is inside Hotel Stefanie at Taborstraße 12 in Vienna's 2nd district (1020 Vienna).
What is included in the Christmas buffet at Hotel Stefanie in Vienna?
The price per person includes an aperitif, the cover charge and live piano music, and covers a buffet of fish, pâtés and terrines, two soups, main courses such as veal saddle with truffle jus and venison ragout, vegetarian dishes and desserts. Prices are in euros and include all taxes, and allergens are labelled at the buffet. The dishes for both evenings are listed in the PDFs Christmas Eve buffet 2026 and Christmas Day dinner buffet 2026.
Is there a Christmas brunch at Hotel Stefanie in Vienna?
Yes, Restaurant Stefanie hosts a festive brunch on 25 and 26 December 2026, from 12pm to 3pm with admission from 11:45am. The price includes an aperitif and live music. All dates and prices are on the Sunday brunch at Hotel Stefanie page.
How do I reserve a table for Christmas dinner at Hotel Stefanie in Vienna?
You can reserve a table on the table reservation page of Restaurant Stefanie or by phone on +43 1 211 50 423. For groups of 6 or more, please email restaurant.stefanie@schick-hotels.com.
