BUSPARKINg during Christmas time in Graz
Where to park your bus during Advent in Graz?
During Advent, Graz transforms into a magical Christmas city. With 15 Christmas markets, festively decorated streets and the ice nativity scene in the Landhaus courtyard, the city offers a truly special festive experience. All Christmas markets are within easy walking distance of each other – perfect for a group trip by coach.
Where to park your coach during Advent in Graz
Passenger drop-off, pick-up and parking during Advent 2026
Special coach parking regulations apply in Graz during Advent:
Passenger drop-off and pick-up points – no parking!
- Halle für Kunst | Burgring 2: Western lane, southbound. Available around the clock from 4 pm on 20 November until 2 pm on 24 December 2026.
- Opera House | Franz-Graf-Allee: Eastern lane, northbound, between Glacisstraße and Opernring. Available around the clock from 4 pm on 20 November until 2 pm on 24 December 2026.
- Opernring: North-western side of Opernring, starting after Burggasse and extending to the beginning of the turning lane into Hamerlinggasse. Friday to Sunday, from 20 November to 24 December 2026, 9 am – 8 pm.
Official coach parking for Advent 2026:
- Messe Graz (free of charge!): Free coach parking is available on selected days during Advent 2026 at the Graz exhibition grounds. The parking area is located in Block 1. Access is exclusively via Entrance 3/Fröhlichgasse. Dates: 21 and 28 November; 5, 8, 12 and 19 December 2026, from 8.30 am – 8 pm. Toilets available on site! Tram line 4 takes you from Messe Graz to the city centre in approximately 12 minutes.
Coach parking:
- Wilhelm-Fischer-Allee (free of charge): At the beginning of Wilhelm-Fischer-Allee, in the western lane, southbound. From 20 November to 21 December 2026, Friday to Sunday, 8 am – 11 pm.
- Griesplatz (free of charge): Western lane, southbound. From 20 November to 24 December 2026, 2 pm – 11 pm. Regional bus stops must be kept clear!
- Triester Straße – Zentralfriedhof (free of charge): From 20 November to 24 December 2026, 4 pm – 11 pm.
- Green parking zone: Georgigasse (free at weekends!): East of the junction with Schloßstraße, starting after the recessed section, eastbound, for a length of 80 metres. Available around the clock from 20 November to 23 December 2026. Monday to Friday: green parking zone charges apply; a parking ticket is required on working days.
- Green parking zone: Schloßstraße (free at weekends!): Opposite Schloßstraße 20, on the western side, starting after the angled parking spaces and extending southwards to the “End” sign marking the end of the permanent stopping and parking restriction; also from the southern edge of the building at Schloßstraße 20 northwards to its northern edge. Available around the clock from 20 November to 23 December 2026. Monday to Friday: green parking zone charges apply; a parking ticket is required on working days.
Subject to change!
