in the Graz Region

Advent and Christmas Markets

Advent time is Christmas market time and a time for fun! Numerous Christmas markets in and around Graz invite visitors to stroll, enjoy themselves and marvel.

Whether traditional, modern, or staged creatively – each market has its own character. Together they transform the region into a single, luminous Christmas paradise, beckoning visitors with seductive aromas and atmospheric sounds. It isn’t for nothing that Advent is also known as the “fifth season” in the Graz Region!

Between crackling chestnut roasters, steaming mugs of mulled wine, and freshly baked pyramid cake, there’s everything the heart could desire: pan-fried potatoes, fine liqueurs, handmade soaps, artfully carved nativity figures, and many other sustainable gift ideas. Whether it’s a souvenir, a moment of indulgence, or simply a quiet moment in which to reflect – the Christmas markets in the Graz Region offer variety for all ages and are the perfect place at which to have an enjoyable time in the winter.

Variety in sparkling light

Christmas markets in Graz

Graz, the capital of delight, transforms into one big Christmas world during Advent. 16 lovingly designed Christmas markets invite you to stroll amidst Christmas trees, fairy lights and the scent of mulled wine – and the best part: they’re all within easy walking distance.

Whether it’s the main square with its magnificent Christmas tree, at Karmeliterplatz with atmospheric light projections, at ARTvent in the Lesliehof, or at the Aufsteirern Christmas market with traditional crafts above the city’s rooftops – each market has its own magic.

With the Advent Train, the Old Town tram, and free public transport on Advent Saturdays, you can get around the city without any stress!

Christmas market on Hauptplatz

Wonderlend on Mariahilferplatz square

“Aufsteirern”-Christmas market on Schlossberg... ...

Christmas market on Glockenspielplatz square

Advent market at Eisernes Tor

Christmas at Karmeliterplatz

Children’s Advent fair - Kleine Neutorgasse

Grieskindlmarket on Nikolaiplatz square

Christmas market on Südtiroler Platz square

Crafts from all over the World on Tummelplatz... ...

Traditional Christmas Market - Franziskanerviertel

Arts and crafts market on Mehlplatz square

Adventlounge Schmiedgasse

Handicraft market on Färberplatz square

Traditional Christmas market

ARTvent im Lesliehof

Contemplative, regional, special

Christmas markets around Graz

The Christmas lights also sparkle in the Graz region and the home of the Lipizzan stallions. Numerous Christmas markets and events provide for both wonder and festive cheer!

Whether it’s the historic ambiance of Piber Castle, where the Lipizzan Advent delights with handicrafts, music and tours of the stud farm, or at the Christmas market on Frohnleiten’s main square, which entices visitors with Styrian handicrafts, regional cuisine, and a cozy atmosphere. Be sure to take in the views of the magically-illuminated city skyline from the Volkshaus Park!

Other pre-Christmas highlights include the Barthlmä market in St. Bartholomä or the Christmas market in Gratwein-Straßengel. Experience Advent as it was in times gone by at the “Tannengraß & Lebzeltstern” event in the Austrian open-air museum Stübing.

„Did you know that the Christmas tree on the main square in Graz is decorated with over 25,000 LEDs, 90 fairy lights and 100 gold and silver baubles?“

Graz Region

Those eager to make the most of winter can enjoy a variety of activities – from scenic walks and fun sledging adventures to simply unwinding in the beauty of nature.