Weihnachtsmarkt am Karmeliterplatz
Visitors can browse stalls offering high-quality culinary specialties, artisanal crafts, and Christmas goods while enjoying punch and mulled wine. Colorful light projections brighten surrounding building facades against the scenic backdrop of the Schloßberg. The square also features illuminated animal figures, a nostalgic carousel set inside a disused fountain, and live holiday music performed from a central stage.
What to Expect
Urban Advent market with light projections and views of the Uhrturm
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Graz.net
Food & Drink
Stalls offer high-quality culinary specialties, with hot punch and mulled wine to drink.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families and christmas-market browsers
Vibe
Urban and festive
Energy Level
Low
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
Moderate
Location
Know Before You Go
- Hours: Thursday and Friday: 13:00–22:00; Saturday and Sunday: 11:00–22:00. Additional dates December 7, 8, 21, 22 and 23: 13:00–22:00.
Tips & Advice
- Plan your visit for November 20 or 27 if you want to join one of the guided alpaca walks from the market up the Schloßberg.
- Come on December 4 if you'd like a name or design hand-drawn onto a textile by Juci ArtWerk.
- Visit on a weekend for the longest stay, since the market opens earlier on Saturdays and Sundays than on Thursdays and Fridays.
- Take the tram or bus on an Advent Saturday, when all Grazer Linien services are free across the city.
- Dress warmly for an evening outdoors, as the light projections on the facades show best once it gets dark.
Special Events & Promotions
- New this year: guided alpaca walks from the market up the Schloßberg on November 20 and November 27
- Live personalization with Juci ArtWerk on December 4, with hand-drawn names and designs on textiles
- Extra opening days on December 7, 8, 21, 22 and 23
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the stalls sell?
You'll find quality food products, crafts and Christmas goods, plus punch and mulled wine.
What is there to see on the square?
Coloured light projections cover the building facades, and lit-up animal figures are dotted around the square. A nostalgic carousel turns inside the old fountain on the west side. In the middle stands a large umbrella that also works as a stage.
Is there live music?
Yes. Musicians perform Christmas classics live on the stage under the big umbrella.
What are the alpaca walks?
New this year, guided alpaca walks start at the market and climb up the Schloßberg. They run on November 20 and November 27.
Can I combine this with other Christmas markets?
Yes. The Graz Christmas markets are a short walk from each other, so you can easily visit several on foot.
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