Christmas Markets in Graz

Christkindlmarkt at Hauptplatz
As the chill of winter sets in, we huddle together for warmth. In front of the Rathaus (city hall) in Graz stands a cosy and welcoming village of stalls offering traditional handicrafts and wonderful treats for the body and soul. The local festive tipple is Feuerzangenbowle - basically a blend of wine and rum set on fire -so no worries about keeping warm then. For kids there is a much-loved children's carousel.
Where: in front of the City Hall, Hauptplatz
When: 20 November - 24 December 2009
Opening Hours: Daily: 10:00 a.m. - 08:00 p.m., Gastronomic stalls: 10:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m., 24 December: 10:00 a.m. - 02:00 p.m.

City Hall Advent Calendar
Experience the beautiful facade of the Graz Rathaus (city hall) transformed into a huge, illuminated Advent calendar at dusk.
Where: at the facade of the city hall, Hauptplatz
When: 1 December - 24 December 2009
Opening Hours: daily 04:30 pm to midnight

Ice Crib in the Landhaushof
Since 1996, a unique nativity scene carved out of crystal clear ice, has been displayed each year in the so-called Landhaushof, the most beautiful Renaissance yard of the town of Graz. In just a few years, the nativity scene ("Ice crib") with life-size figures, a massive ice formation, had established itself as the popular favourite of the Advent festivities in Graz.
Where: Landhaushof, Herrengasse
When: 28 November - 24 December 2009

For more information on Christmas time in Graz visit the website www.adventingraz.at