New Year’s Eve Light Show at Graz Main Square | © ivents | Erwin Scheriau New Year’s Eve Light Show at Graz Main Square | © ivents | Erwin Scheriau
in the Graz Region

New Year’s Eve

New year’s Eve in Graz means sparkle, fun and a great time: from the stunning New Year’s Eve Spectacular, to atmospheric walks, to the end of the year run – Graz is a city that celebrates the turn of the year in a unique way.

As the year draws to a close, Graz shows itself from its most festive side. At the New Year’s Eve Spectacular on the main square, water fountains and laser lights combine with music, while at the restaurants, hotels and tourist sights, enjoyable and cultural offerings take up the New Year’s theme.

Whether it’s the New Year’s Eve Gastronomic Tour, the New Year’s Eve Run through the city centre, or the more peaceful tour of the Old Town – New Year’s Eve in Graz is both varied and atmospheric at the same time. Those who prefer a more peaceful atmosphere can enjoy the views from the Schlossberg or end the year enjoying a great menu – after all, Graz is Austria’s capital of delight. At the NOVA Köflach spa, New Year’s Eve is celebrated in a comfy bathrobe. The Graz Region bids farewell to the old year in style and welcomes the year to come full of anticipation! Whether you want to stay right in the heart of things or a little further away – find your accommodation and start the New Year in a great frame of mind.

 

 

„May the New Year bring shining events, peaceful moments in which to pause and reflect – and many good reasons to visit Graz again soon.“

A fireworks display of colour and light!

The New Year's Eve Spectacular

At the turn of the year, the main square in Graz turns into a shining stage: at the New Year’s Eve Spectacular in Graz, water, fire, laser and music come together at a stunning open air show. In five show slots, water fountains shoot as many as 42 metres into the sky, accompanied by colourful lighting effects and choreographed music. Admission is free – and the atmosphere is unique. It’s an amazing event that stays in peoples’ memories.

New Year’s Eve Gastronomic Tour

Graz is the capital of delight – and that naturally includes the last day of the year. Those who join the New Year’s Eve Gastronomic Tour visit selected restaurants in the city centre accompanied by the GrazGuides. There are several stopping points at which the guests eat, drink, enjoy and listen: stories from the Old Town meet Styrian specialities and fine wines. If you want to bid farewell to the old year with all your senses, this is the tour for you. Tip: book early – places are in high demand!

New Year’s Eve Tour of the Old Town

Quiet alleyways, festively decorated squares and centuries-old stories: the New Year's Eve Tour of the Old Town invites you to a see out the year in a more relaxed way. Experienced GrazGuides provide insights into Graz as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, tell you about key historical Events and small wonders – and share atmospheric anecdotes in a great New Year’s atmosphere. This tour is ideal for those who want to experience Graz in a special light at the end of the year.

The Graz New Year's Eve Run

Would you prefer to start the New Year more actively? The Graz New Year’s Run makes it possible. Each year on the afternoon of 31 December, hundreds of running enthusiasts meet – whether with a starting number or in fancy dress – for a tour through the centre of Graz. The route takes in the major sights, goes through the heart of the Old Town and is a great opportunity for some exercise before the turn of the year. Atmosphere, music and fun are all included. It is also great for spectators!

The New Year’s best views

If you want to see the New Year in with some great views, Graz provides the fairytale scenery: the Schlossberg offers some of the most beautiful views of the fireworks in the city – especially around midnight. 

Uplifting moments aren’t just on offer at the Schlossberg, though. The mountains around Graz are also magical on New Year’s Eve: the views over the city from the Plabutsch with the Fürstenstand are also superb. And the views from the Pleschkogel reach far into the countryside. When standing high on the hills and seeing all the fireworks, New Year’s Eve is a very special experience.

 

New Year’s Eve in a bathrobe

Those who aren’t so keen to party and who would prefer to celebrate the turn of the year in the Graz Region more peacefully can also spend New Year’s Eve in a bathrobe. The Therme NOVA spa in Köflach invites guests to celebrate New Year’s Eve with warming spa water, the sauna, and views of the hills that are the home of the famous Lipizzan stallions. Those who prefer urban relaxation should head for the New Year's Eve Ball at the FLY-Relax Hotel in the NOVAPARK Graz – with New Year's Eve in a bathrobe at the Rooftop Spa, airline cuisine with real jets and panoramic views of the city. This way, New Year's Eve is easy-going time out with style.

Farmers’ New Year's Eve

On 30 December, the traditional Farmers’ New Year’s Eve is celebrated at a variety of locations, including the Mariahilferplatz in Graz. Here, Graz meets for a “Hüttenparty” in the ski lodge style, with regional food, DJ beats from “Radio Flamingo” and a fun atmosphere under tents and umbrellas. Admission is free – this is where rural sociability combines with urban flair.

 

The New Year in Graz – musical and enjoyable

The first day of the New Year in Graz starts with age-old traditions: the New Year’s concert, a relaxing walk through the peaceful Old Town or a cosy brunch at one of the city centre cafés. Many of the museums, exhibitions and inns are also open on 1 January – offering the perfect start to the New Year with culture, culinary delights or great music.

TIP: New Year’s concerts take place throughout the Graz Region.

 

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