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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:

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

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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Advent market in front of the spa | © Thermenresort Loipersdorf

Advent market for a good cause

Bad Loipersdorf
22 Nov. - 15 Dec. 2024
from 17:00 o'clock
Mulled wine, cookies and a good cause
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Advent Magic in the Talbachklamm

Schladming-Rohrmoos-Pichl
14 Dec. 2024
from 17:30 o'clock
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-BlechreizQuintett-03 | © -BlechreizQuintett-03

Styriarte: Woam & Koit

Graz
15 Dec. 2024
from 11:00 o'clock
Christmas carols, from Bobby Mc Ferrin to the Carinthian songs, the musical arc is spanned.
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joglland Advent feeling_market evening_Eastern Styria | © Klaudia Riebenbauer

Joglland Advent feeling

Vorau
14 - 15 Dec. 2024
from 13:00 o'clock
Advent g'spian with all senses - Completely original. Completely natural. Quite contemplative.
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Moarhofhechtl_Advent_Oststeiermark | © Moarhofhechtl

Advent at the Moarhofhechtl

Passail
14 - 15 Dec. 2024
from 09:00 o'clock
Christmas atmosphere at Moarhofhechtl!
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Advent wias früher wor in Bad Gleichenberg | © Thermen- & Vulkanland

3rd Advent market

Bad Gleichenberg
15 Dec. 2024
from 11:00 o'clock
Advent market around the crib on the main square Bad Gleichenberg.
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Advent im Stift Admont

Admont
13 - 15 Dec. 2024
from 11:00 o'clock
Advent market in the special ambience of Admont Abbey to get in the mood for the most beautiful time of the year.
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Congress Graz - Stefaniensaa | © (c) MCG - Werner Krug

Styriarte: Beethoven's shepherds

Graz
16 Dec. 2024
from 18:00 o'clock
Beethoven premièred his sixth symphony, the "Pastoral", in a legendary Christmas concert.
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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

GIVE JOY

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