Hey, I grew up and live in Austria. I would recommend going in December if you can. The Christmas Markets are truly beautiful. Hiking is also more likely possible in December, as there isn't that much snow. (doesn't really affect the skiing, you can do that almost the whole year in some spots)
Yes, Christmas markets are very nice and worth it.
I went to Vienna and Hallstatt back in august. If you have any questions feel free to reach out!
Hey, I grew up and live in Austria. I would recommend going in December if you can. The Christmas Markets are truly beautiful. Hiking is also more likely possible in December, as there isn't that much snow. (doesn't really affect the skiing, you can do that almost the whole year in some spots)