CHRISTMAS HIGHLIGHTS IN GRAZ

The highlights of the Advent season in Graz - from 11/201 to 12/24/2026

In addition to its Christmas markets, all of which are within easy walking distance to one another, Graz offers plenty of additional highlights during the Advent season: the 35-ton nativity scene made of ice with its life-size figures or the Advent calendar projected onto the town hall at the “Christkindlmarkt” on Hauptplatz are just two of the seasonal highlights on offer.

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Winter scene at the ice skating rink in Graz, featuring numerous skaters and festive lights. | © Stefan Leitner
3.000 m² ice skating rink

Graz Winter World I Ice skating rink

Advent | Kids & Families | Market | Sport & Recreation
  • 14/11/2026 - 31/01/2027
A woman in a red jacket stands among decorated Christmas trees in Graz, with the clock tower in the background. | © Mias Photoart

Enchanted forest on Schlossbergplatz

Advent | Kids & Families
  • 20/11 - 24/12/2026
Couple takes a selfie in front of the illuminated clock tower in Graz. | © Graz Tourismus - Mias Photoart

Photo points during Advent in Graz

Advent | Kids & Families
  • 20/11 - 24/12/2026
A festive city view of Graz during Advent, with a lit-up advent train driving through the streets. | © Graz Tourismus-Harry Schiffer

Advent train

Advent | Kids & Families
  • 20/11 - 23/12/2026
  • 24/12/2026
Illuminated Advent stalls and Christmas market in Schmiedgasse, Graz, festive evening with many visitors. | © Rene Walter

Advent lounge in Schmiedgasse

Advent | Market
  • 20/11 - 23/12/2026
Illuminated town hall in Graz at the Christmas market with colorful lights and decorations. | © Graz Tourismus - Harry Schiffer
Hauptplatz main square

Advent calendar

Advent | Kids & Families
  • 20/11 - 27/12/2026
Mur Island in Graz shines with colorful lights above the Mur River. | © Graz Tourismus - Harry Schiffer I Lichtkonzept: Ochoresotto
Mur Island

Mur Island during Advent in Graz

Advent
  • 21/11 - 20/12/2026
Two girls enjoy singing Christmas songs in the snow. | © Ulrike Rauch

Office for Christmas carols

Advent | Kids & Families | Musical Event
  • 27/11 - 22/12/2026
Ice nativity scene in Graz's Landhaus courtyard, illuminated with colorful lights. | © Region Graz - Harry Schiffer

The ice nativity scene

Advent | Kids & Families
  • 28/11/2026 - 06/01/2027
Christmas market in Graz with decorated tree and festive lighting. | © Vincent Croce
Hauptplatz main square

The Christmas tree

Advent | Kids & Families
  • 28/11 - 24/12/2026

Christmas time in Graz

During Advent, Graz sparkles with festive lights, charming Christmas markets, a life-size nativity carved from ice, and the town hall transformed into a giant Advent calendar.