The ice nativity scene in the Landhaus courtyard 2020 | © Graz Tourismus - Harry Schiffer
01. christmas­­­ markets
Christmas market on Hauptplatz square in front of the town hall | © Graz Tourismus - Mias Photoart

Hauptplatz

Christmas market
Traditional Christmas Market - Franziskanerviertel | © Graz Tourismus - Harry Schiffer

Franziskanerviertel

Christmas market
Children’s Advent fair - Kleine Neutorgasse | © Graz Tourismus-Harry Schiffer

Kleine Neutorgasse

Children's Christmas market
Aufsteirern-Advent am Schlossberg | © ivents - Erwin Scheriau

“Aufsteirern”-Christmas market

on Schlossberg hill
All Christmas markets at a glance
02. Chrristmas Highlights
Grazer Winterwelt | © Stefan Leitner

Grazer Winterworld

Ice skating rink
© Foto Fischer

The ice nativity scene

in the Landhaus courtyard
Christmas in Graz | © achtzigzehn - Hinterleitner

Advent calendar

Christmas market on Hauptplatz square
Christmas in Graz | © Graz Tourismus-Harry Schiffer

Advent train

Starting point: Christmas market on Hauptplatz square
All highlights in Advent at a glance
03. Events
Christmas in Graz | © achtzigzehn - Hinterleitner
Top Event

Christmas tree lighting-up ceremony

Advent
  • 11/25/2023
© Foto Fischer
Top Event

Opening of the ice nativity scene

Advent | Special Event
  • 11/25/2023
Cirque Noël Graz | © Filippo Menichetti
Top Event

Cirque Noël Graz

Special Event | Advent | New Year's Eve
  • 12/20/2023 - 01/07/2024
Event calendar

Christmas in Graz 2023

18.11 - 24.12.2023

The seasonal glow of a multitude of lights, atmospheric Christmas markets, a life-size nativity scene made of ice, a lit Advent calendar projected onto the town hall – that is Graz during the run-up to Christmas. Experience Graz during the “5th season” and prepare to be enchanted by its unique atmosphere.

TIP: Uniquely in Austria, all Christmas markets are within easy walking distance!

Good to know

Tips for your stay in Graz during Christmas time

Advent tram | © Graz Tourismus - Werner Krug

BUSPARKINg

during Christmas time in Graz
Graz Tourist Information | © Graz Tourismus - Harry Schiffer

Tourist Information Graz Region

Opening hours
Grazer Winterwelt | © Simon Moestl Visualisierung

Ice Skating

Ice skating in Graz in winter
Christmas in Graz | © Graz Tourismus - Katja Stadler

Gastro-Guide

The best restaurants in town
Silvester-Spektakel | © Graz Tourismus - Harry Schiffer
Graz Tourismus - Harry Schiffer

New Year's Eve in Graz

The old year is drawing to a close and the new one is already waiting to be welcomed accordingly. Traditionally, the turn of the year is celebrated in Graz. New Year's Eve parties and balls are held in many hotels and restaurants. The last hours of the year can be enjoyed with festive gala menus - after all, Graz is Austria's gourmet capital.

New Year's Eve in Graz
Advent Frohnleiten | © Region Graz - Harry Schiffer
Region Graz - Harry Schiffer

Christmas season

in the surrounding region

The word “advent” means “arrival”. It’s a time of joyful anticipation and busy preparations for Christmas. Plus, it’s a time when the Graz Region shines with special splendour. Numerous Christmassy highlights are waiting for you in an around Graz, helping you pass the time until Christmas Eve.

Advent in the surrounding region