Christkindlmarkt am Hauptplatz
Set before the Graz Rathaus, this festive market centers around a splendid decorated Christmas tree. Visitors can browse decorated huts filled with arts, crafts, and culinary treats beneath fairy-tale light projections over the white stall roofs. The town hall facade is transformed into a giant Advent calendar, and younger guests can enjoy a children's carousel with lights and music.
What to Expect
Graz's main square market with illuminated avenue and town hall advent calendar.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
Hauptplatz
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Holding Graz - Citymanagement
Food & Drink
The huts offer culinary treats and tempting sweets.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families with young children
Vibe
Festive and magical
Energy Level
Low
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
High
Location
Know Before You Go
- Hours: Daily 11:00–20:00; gastronomy stands until 22:00; 24 December 11:00–14:00.
Tips & Advice
- Stay into the evening, because the food stands keep serving after the craft and gift stalls have closed for the day.
- Come after dark to see the light projections over the hut roofs and the Rathaus facade lit up as a giant Advent calendar.
- Start a family outing with the Adventzug, which leaves from Hauptplatz and is a favorite with families during Advent in Graz.
- Do any Christmas Eve shopping early, because the market closes in the early afternoon on December 24.
- Walk on to the other Advent markets in the city center afterward, since they are all within easy walking distance of each other.
Special Events & Promotions
- The Christmas tree on Hauptplatz is lit at the traditional illumination ceremony on Saturday, November 28.
- An Advent hotel package from Graz Tourismus covers two nights with breakfast and a Graz treat bag, and you can book it all through Advent.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there for kids?
There's a children's carousel with colorful lights and music. The Adventzug, a favorite with families, also starts at Hauptplatz.
What is there to see?
There's a decorated Christmas tree in the middle of the square and an avenue of lights from the Rathaus to the tree. Light projections play over the white roofs of the huts, and the Rathaus facade lights up as a giant Advent calendar.
What can I buy?
The decorated huts sell Christmas goods and crafts as well as sweet treats.
Can I still eat after the shops close?
Yes. The food stands stay open later than the craft and gift stalls each day.
Are there other markets nearby?
Yes. Graz has many Advent markets and highlights spread across the city center, and you can walk between them easily.
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