"Aufsteirern" Christmas Market on Schlossberg Hill
Located high above the rooftops of Graz across areas like the Kasematten and the Glockenturm Liesl, this market showcases handcrafted gifts and regional Styrian delicacies in festive wooden huts. Visitors can browse traditional arts and crafts, enjoy atmospheric music, and experience the Kasematten decorated like a giant Christmas living room. Children can also share their holiday wishes in person with the Christkind.
What to Expect
Traditional Styrian crafts and culinary delicacies high above Graz.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Holding Graz - Citymanagement
Food & Drink
Visitors can find regional Styrian specialties and Christmas treats from the market exhibitors.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families and fans of regional crafts
Vibe
Festive and traditional
Energy Level
Moderate
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
Moderate
Location
Know Before You Go
- Hours: Fri 12:00–21:00; Sat 10:00–21:00; Sun 10:00–20:00; special opening days Dec 7–8, 10:00–21:00.
Tips & Advice
- Ride the Schlossbergbahn funicular up the hill, since it drops you straight into the market and away from the bustle of the city below.
- Plan your visit for a Friday, Saturday or Sunday, or the extra opening days on December 7 and 8, because the market is closed on other weekdays.
- Bring the little ones along to meet the Christkind, who visits the market again this year to hear children's Christmas wishes.
- Dress warmly, as the wooden huts sit outdoors on the Schlossberg high above the rooftops of Graz.
- Save time to browse the Kasematten, which are decorated like one huge Christmas living room filled with Styrian crafts and treats.
Special Events & Promotions
- Additional opening days are listed for December 7 and 8, alongside the regular Friday-to-Sunday schedule.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the easiest way up to the market?
Take the Schlossbergbahn funicular. It brings you straight into the Aufsteirern Christmas world, away from the bustle of the city.
What can I shop for?
The stalls sell handmade crafts, special gift ideas and Styrian products. Browse them in the decorated wooden huts while music plays.
What food and drink is there?
There are regional Styrian specialties and Christmas treats.
Is there anything for children?
Yes. The Christkind visits again and looks forward to hearing the wishes of young visitors. The market is set up for the whole family.
What's special about the Kasematten?
For the market, the Kasematten become one big living room decorated for Christmas.
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