Christmas Markets in Graz & Styria

As the chill of winter sets in, we huddle together for warmth. In Graz at the Advent Market in front of the city hall, there is a welcoming village of stalls, offering traditional handicrafts and wonderful treats for the body and soul. The local festive drink is "Feuerzangenbowle" - a blend of wine and rum set on fire - so no worries about keeping warm. The much-loved children's carousel will keep the kids entertained.

The oldest Christmas market in Graz is to be found around the Franciscan church. Styrian handicrafts, farm-produced specialties, Punsch, and Glühwein provide heart-warming cheer here at the Old Town Traditional Christmas Market. At the entrance to the church, a nativity scene complete with real sheep, a carousel, and toys makes children's eyes light up.

The square under the magical Glockenspiel, much loved by visitors to Graz all year round, becomes a hub of conviviality during the festive season. Alongside the unique arts and crafts for sale at the Christmas Market on Glockenspielplatz, local direct marketers and caterers offer delicacies from Styria. A wide range of handicraft demonstrations encourage young and old to join in.

During the run-up to Christmas, Mariahilferplatz turns into WonderLEND, offering a big wheel, curling rink, and an opportunity to browse gifts with a low-volume, alternative musical programme as an alternative to typical, pre-Christmas bustle.

Experience the beautiful facade of Graz City Hall transformed into a huge, illuminated Advent Calendar at dusk.

Since 1996, a unique nativity scene carved out of crystal-clear ice has been displayed each year in the Landhaushof, a beautiful renaissance yard in Graz. This Ice Nativity Scene ("Ice Crib") with its life-sized figures has become a favourite attraction of the Graz Advent festivities.

The Arts and Crafts Market on Färberplatz is no longer a secret rendezvous for lovers of genuine handicrafts. Here, everyone can find top-quality wares made from cloth, clay, wood, metal, paper, wax, and glass.

• Advent stores At Eisernes Tor: 22 November - 23 December 2024

• Arts and crafts market on the Mehlplatz: 22 November - 23 December 2024

• Children's Advent Fair at Kleine Neutorgasse: 22 November - 23 December 2024

• Crafts from all over the world at Tummelplatz: 22 November - 23 December 2024

• Grazer Winterworld at Jahngasse, featuring a 2,500 m2 (27,000 sqft) ice skating rink:

  16 November 2024 - 2 February 2025

• “Aufsteirern” Christmas market on Schlossberg hill: 22 November - 22 December 2024, Friday - Sunday

• Christmas market at Südtiroler Platz: 22 November - 23 December 2024

• Events at the Joanneum Quarter: 22 November - 23 December 2024

• Bad Gleichenberg: Advent Market on the main square

• Christmas Market in Fürstenfeld

• Leoben: Christmas Village on Hauptplatz

• Advent Time in Mariazell (German-language only)

• Mountain Christmas in Schladming