Last updated: December 01, 2024
Discover the festive atmosphere in Geidorf with our comprehensive event guide. We present you the most beautiful aspects of the Advent season, whether you're a local or visiting Geidorf for the first time.
Around the historic University Square, traditional Advent markets await you with regional specialties and craftsmanship. Winter attractions extend from Zinzendorfgasse to the Leechwald, including the popular Christmas market at Mehlplatz, atmospheric concerts at the Leech Church, and the festively illuminated streets of the university quarter.
Contact information and details below.
Children's carousel with colorful lights and music
The Christkindlmarkt at Graz's Hauptplatz offers a variety of Christmas goods and culinary delights. A majestic Christmas tree and a festive light alley attract visitors, while the children's carousel with colorful lights and music enchants the kids.
Where: Graz | More Info: Christmas Market at the City Hall
Reflective atmosphere with handicrafts and regional food
The Advent-Treff am Eisernen Tor offers a return to the original meaning of Advent: quietness, rest, and cozy togetherness. Approximately 20 stalls offer handicrafts, regional food and drinks from various Styrian regions, accompanied by a new lighting concept.
Where: Graz | More Info: Advent at the Iron Gate
Unique design huts with local handicrafts.
The Advent market at Mehlplatz offers punch and mulled wine stands with unique creations, beautiful handicrafts, and homemade waffles.
Where: Graz | More Info: Advent Market at Mehlplatz
Traditional rural products and handicrafts.
The Alt-Grazer Christkindlmarkt in the Franziskanerviertel is the oldest in the city and focuses on rural traditions. Handicrafts, Thuringian Christmas decorations, and products from the Styrian enjoyment regions are the main attractions.
Where: Graz | More Info: Old Graz Christmas Market in the Franciscan Quarter
Artisan market with unique gift ideas
In the Joanneum district, the Advent market offers a harmonious combination of art and cuisine. The Steirische Initiative Kunsthandwerk presents unique gift ideas, while local chefs serve delicious food and drinks.
Where: Graz | More Info: Advent Market in the Joanneum Quarter, ARTvent in Lesliehof
The largest living snowman in Austria and children's guided tour through the Franziskanerkloster.
At the Kinderadvent in Kleine Neutorgasse, children's eyes light up with the sight of carousels, nostalgic Ferris wheels, giant snowmen, and sweet treats that make waiting for Christmas more enjoyable.
Where: Graz | More Info: Children's Advent in Kleine Neutorgasse
Diverse Christmas goods and culinary specialties.
The Winter Wonderlend at Mariahilferplatz offers a diverse range of Christmas goods and culinary specialties. The event is characterized by a new lighting concept and features live music every Saturday.
Where: Graz | More Info: Winter Wonderlend at Mariahilferplatz
Sustainable and fair-trade products.
The Grieskindlmarkt at Nikolaiplatz offers sustainable, fair-trade, and regional gifts, mulled wine and punch, Christmas cookies and apple strudel, waffles, and flammkuchen. The market is a key part of Graz's Advent season and emphasizes waste reduction.
Where: Graz | More Info: Gries Christmas Market at Nikolaiplatz
Local handicrafts and joint Advent wreath-making.
The Advent market at Glockenspielplatz offers charming tradition and Styrian customs with local handicrafts, joint Advent wreath-making, and visits from Nikolo and Krampus.
Where: Graz | More Info: Advent Market at Glockenspielplatz
Styrian delicacies and traditional handicrafts
The Aufsteirern Christmas Market on the Schlossberg offers a unique atmosphere with Styrian delicacies, traditional handicrafts, and lovingly decorated stalls and Christmas huts. Children can reveal their Christmas wishes at the Christkindlpostamt and experience pre-Christmas excitement in the Keksbackstube and Bastelstube in the Glockenturm.
Where: Graz | More Info: Aufsteiern Christmas Market at Schlossberg