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The ice nativity scene lit up at night in the arcaded courtyard of the Graz LandhausBlumele · CC0

What to do · Graz

Advent in Graz: Christmas markets and the ice nativity scene

Markets · afternoon · free · Christmas markets, a life-size ice nativity scene and free transport on three Saturdays

InformationFree
Price
Free
Duration
3 h
Season
Late November to Christmas; free transport on Saturdays 5, 12 and 19 December 2026
Who it's for
All ages

In Advent, Graz's old town fills with lights and with Christmas markets spread across its squares, and in one of its courtyards a life-size ice nativity scene is set up. On Saturdays 21 and 28 November and 5, 12 and 19 December 2026 there is a guided Advent tour of the Schlossberg. On Saturdays 5, 12 and 19 December, the city's public transport is free in zone 101, except night buses. Check with the tourist office for the Christmas opening hours of museums and restaurants.

With young childrenAs a family

Directions See all of Graz

Opening hours and prices can change: check them before you go.

Round off the plan

Where to eat, where to stay and what else to do

To eat nearby

The Glöckl Bräu terrace on the Glockenspielplatz at dusk, full of parasols and tables© Glöckl BräuStyrian tavern on the carillon square, every day

Glöckl Bräu

Restaurant · Graz · €€€€

What to order: a Backhendl with potato salad and pumpkin-seed oil, and a beer.

Every day 10:30 to 23:00 · Kitchen 11:00 to 22:00
The dining room under the white vault, with cognac-coloured leather chairs© LandhauskellerThe classic table of the old town, beside the Landhaus

Landhauskeller

Restaurant · Graz · €€€€

What to order: the seasonal menu or a Styrian classic from the menu.

Monday to Saturday 12:00 to 1:00 · Sunday closed
The dining room at Der Steirer© Der SteirerStyrian tapas and Sunday roast

Der Steirer

Restaurant · Graz · €€€€

What to order: the Styrian tapas, such as the pumpkin dumplings with nut butter or the tafelspitz jelly with Kernöl vinaigrette.

Every day 11:00 to 24:00 · Kitchen 11:30 to 22:30

To stay nearby

A relaxation area at the Grand Hotel Wiesler© Grand Hotel WieslerHotel

Grand Hotel Wiesler

Grand period hotel on the Grieskai · 102 rooms · Contemporary art

Why we like it: Grand period hotel on the banks of the Mur, opposite the old town, with 102 rooms in seven categories, contemporary art, a restaurant and a garage.

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The lobby of the Hotel Weitzer, with a chandelier, large plants and the reception desk at the back© Hotel WeitzerHotel

Hotel Weitzer

Beside the Mur · 201 rooms · Rooftop sauna · Dogs allowed

Dogs welcome

Why we like it: Large hotel beside the Mur, a bridge from the old town, with 201 rooms, a café, a Styrian restaurant, a sauna and a rooftop gym. Dogs allowed.

From €105 / night View details
The lounge at the Schlossberghotel with art and antiques© SchlossberghotelSmall hotel

Schlossberghotel

At the foot of the Schlossberg rock · House more than 500 years old · Art and antiques

Why we like it: Hotel with more than 500 years of history at the foot of the Schlossberg rock, beside the funicular, decorated with contemporary art and antiques, with apartments.

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