Grazer Adventzug
Passengers take a leisurely round-trip ride through the city center aboard an atmospherically illuminated train. The journey winds past local streets including Schmiedgasse, Landhausgasse, Herrengasse, Stubenberggasse, Albrechtgasse, Neutorgasse, and Murgasse. It offers an easy, family-friendly way to enjoy the holiday atmosphere away from seasonal bustle.
What to Expect
Illuminated festive train touring the historic streets of Graz.
Event Details
Duration
About 20 minutes for the ride.
Ages
All ages
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Suessersteirer
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families with children
Vibe
Festive and leisurely
Energy Level
Low
Budget
€
Photo Friendly
Moderate
Weather Sensitivity
Moderate
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: Adults: 3 euros; children: 2 euros.
- Hours: Daily 10 – 21; Christmas Eve 10 – 17.
- Accessibility: Prams and buggies can be left in the buggy box at the Hauptplatz boarding point.
Tips & Advice
- Leave your pram or buggy in the buggy box at the Hauptplatz boarding point before you climb aboard for the loop through the old town.
- Allow about twenty minutes for the ride, which starts and ends at the Christkindlmarkt on Hauptplatz, so you can pair it with a market stroll.
- Groups planning a party or company outing should email bummelzug@suessersteirer.at, since private rides only run outside the train's regular operating hours.
- Plan an earlier ride on Christmas Eve, when the train stops running sooner than on the other days of the season.
Special Events & Promotions
- Private group rides for parties and companies, available only outside regular operating hours
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the Advent train for?
It's for the whole family, but children especially love the ride. The slow trip through the city center also gives grown-ups a short break from the pre-Christmas rush.
How long is the ride?
The train makes one loop, which takes about 20 minutes.
What route does the train take?
It leaves Hauptplatz and runs along Schmiedgasse to Landhausgasse and Herrengasse. It continues through Stubenberggasse, back to Schmiedgasse, then along Albrechtgasse, Neutorgasse and Murgasse before returning to Hauptplatz.
Can I bring a stroller?
Yes. You can leave prams and buggies in the buggy box at the boarding point on Hauptplatz.
Can the train be booked for a group?
Yes, for parties, companies and other groups, but only outside regular operating hours. Send inquiries to bummelzug@suessersteirer.at.
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