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The magic of Advent in Styria

ADVENT MARKETS IN STYRIA

The pre-Christmas season means one thing above all in Styria: Advent. The festive season begins with the opening of the Christmas markets, inviting you to enjoy mulled wine and biscuits, browse local handicrafts or have a go at making something yourself.

 

Styria prepares for Christmas in a multitude of ways and there is so much to do, visit, buy and taste between Bad Aussee and Bad Radkersburg right up until the 24th December. From the largest Advent markets known beyond the borders such as Mariazell and Graz to more atmospheric affairs such as at the Grottenhof in Southern Styria or in the city of Leoben.

THE LOVELIEST CHRISTMAS MARKETS

The lead up to Christmas is also the time of the Advent markets in Styria. The magic of the season takes hold of all as they stroll around the stalls, sampling or admiring what’s on offer. Here is a selection of the loveliest Christmas markets in the Green Heart:

Nikolaier Advent | © Lupi Spuma | TV Südsteiermark | © Lupi Spuma
Advent im Stift Admont 1
Advent Altgrazer Christkindlmarkt | © Graz Tourismus - Harry Schiffer | © Graz Tourismus - Harry Schiffer
Schladminger Bergweihnacht, Advent am Talbach | © (c) Martin Huber - all rights reserved | Martin Huber
Krippe | © TVB Thermen- & Vulkanland | Werner Krug | © TVB Thermen- & Vulkanland
Advent im Joanneumsviertel mit Kunsthandwerksmarkt | © Graz Tourismus - Werner Krug | © Graz Tourismus - Werner Krug
Adventln_Eastern Styria | © Tourismusverband Oststeiermark | Christine Pollhammer | © Tourismusverband Oststeiermark

Advent concerts, Christmas festivals and Christmas markets in Styria

Whether it's listening to melodious carols at the Christmas concert, tasting regional specialties at the Advent market or marveling at the Krampus run: there is a wealth of events to visit!

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Nikolomuseum Strick | © TVB Ausseerland - Salzkammergut_Tornow

Traditional St. Nicholas game on the terrace of Hotel Grimmingblick

Bad Mitterndorf
05 Dec. 2024
from 20:00 o'clock
Traditionally, the St. Nicholas play, an everyman play, is performed annually on December 05. Traditional St. Nicholas...
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Nikologruppe Kumitz | © Johann Egger

Krampusspiel of the Nikologruppe Kumitz at Bäckerei Schlömmer

Bad Mitterndorf
05 Dec. 2024
from 17:00 o'clock
The origin of the Kumitz nicologic group can be traced back to the end of the 18th century.
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St. Nicholas Group Bad Mitterndorf | © Johann Aster

Traditional St. Nicholas game at the village square Bad Mitterndorf

Bad Mitterndorf
05 - 06 Dec. 2024
from 21:00 o'clock
The last performance place of the traditional St. Nicholas play is in the center of the village.
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Nikologruppe Kumitz | © Johann Egger

Krampusspiel of the Nikologruppe Kumitz at the Zirbenhof Stückelschweiger

Bad Mitterndorf
05 Dec. 2024
from 20:30 o'clock
After the last performance there will be a Krampuskränzchen at the fire station Obersdorf.
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Traditional St. Nicholas Show | © Johanna Provatopoulos

Traditional St. Nicholas play at the parking of the Tauplitzalm Alpenstraße

Bad Mitterndorf
05 Dec. 2024
from 19:00 o'clock
More than 80 men and boys walk from the village of Krungl about five kilometers to Bad Mitterndorf and perform five...
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Nikolomuseum Strick | © TVB Ausseerland Salzkammergut_Tornow

Traditional St. Nicholas game at the Gasthof Zauchenwirt

Bad Mitterndorf
05 Dec. 2024
from 18:15 o'clock
Those who value tradition are in the right place in Bad Mitterndorf. The texts of the traditional Nikolospiel are about...
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Nikologruppe Bad Mitterndorf - Schab in Krungl | © Herbert Sams

Traditional St. Nicholas game in Krungl

Bad Mitterndorf
05 Dec. 2024
from 17:00 o'clock
Every year on December 05, the St. Nicholas game has been held in Bad Mitterndorf for over 100 years.
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St. Nicholas Group Kumitz | © Johann Egger

Krampusspiel of the Nikologruppe Kumitz at the community square in Pichl

Bad Mitterndorf
05 Dec. 2024
from 19:30 o'clock
As early as the 18th century, the young men of the community, dressed in sheepskin coats and fur caps with red tongues,...
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Discover the cultural highlights of Styria during Advent

ADVENT SEASON AND CULTURE IN STYRIA

Styria offers a wealth of pre-Christmas events, exhibitions and concerts throughout Advent. In addition to these winter highlights, the Green Heart boasts a wealth of impressive excursion destinations and cultural programmes. Would you like some examples? The Bühnen Graz enchant audiences with their programme at the Schauspielhaus Graz and Graz Opera, for example, while the Kunsthaus Graz takes guests on a tour of contemporary art. And excursion destinations such as the Winter Sports Museum invite you to visit the regions. Discover the cultural side of Styria in winter!

traditions in advent | © Steiermark Tourismus | www.christianjungwirth.com
The multi-faceted excursion destinations
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Visit the Kunsthaus, Graz | © Steiermark Tourismus | Punkt & Komma
traditional music | © Steirisches Volksliedwerk | Steirisches Volksliedwerk

Perfect packages

A PRE-CHRISTMAS TRIP TO STYRIA

It’s all about the planning when it comes to travel, but this can take up precious time – unless you opt for one of Styria’s ready-to-go Advent packages. The festively decorated Christmas markets between Mariazell and Bad Radkersburg have so much to offer. What’s unique about Graz, for example, is that all of its Christmas markets are within easy walking distance. This gives you the best conditions to experience our Advent bucket list at your own pace. We hope you enjoy browsing through our Advent holiday offers:

Advent in Graz | © Graz Tourismus | Harry Schiffer
from 495€
3 nights

Advent in Graz

Erlebnisregion Graz
  • 3 nights incl. breakfast
  • Guided tour trough the old town
  • 24hrs ticket for the Universalmuseum Joanneum
  • Visit of the Graz Opera optional
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Advent in Mariazell | © Mariazeller Land GmbH | mariazellerland-blog.at
from 218€
2 nights

Mariazell Advent Package

Hochsteiermark
  • 2 nights including. half board
  • Small Christmas present
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Advent in the Schilcherland | © Schilcherland Steiermark | Lupi Spuma
2 nights

Advent in the Schilcherland region

Südsteiermark
  • Brunch
  • Gourmet Selection menu in 4 courses
  • Welcome drink
  • Panoramic sauna and fitness room
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Schlossberg with Uhrturm in Graz | © Steiermark Tourismus | Harry Schiffer
from 458€
3 nights

Advent Graz and Schlösserstraße

Oststeiermark
  • Advent market in Graz
  • Styrian Schlösserstraße
  • Rein Abbey
  • Vorau Abbey
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Eating out in the green heart of Austria

In addition to the delicious biscuits, Kletzenbrot and mulled wine that you will find at the Christmas markets, Styria offers excellent cuisine with special Advent menus served in various restaurants and pubs.

Baking cookies in advent | © Steiermark Tourismus | Tom Lamm

Discover Advent in Styria

Christmas Markets and Advent in the Regions

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