It’s that time of the year again. Finally, the Christmas magic is back, and with it, the Christmas markets and their nocturnal hustle and bustle. Take in the smell of roasted chestnuts, fancy holding a steaming cup of punch and mulled wine in your hands and why not, while in Styria, try some unique Schilcher mulled wine?!
Graz, by the way, also has a unique larger-than-life size Nativity Scene made entirely out of ice, a lovely little Nativity Scene Trail through the old town, a total of 14 Christmas markets and even a so-called Lumagica light show to watch and enjoy. Absolutely worth a visit.
For my part, I was particularly impressed by singing Christmas carols together. For a good 30 years now, Graz is home to the “Office for Christmas Carols“, a well-stocked contact point for all questions about Christmas carols, texts, melodies and customs. Every Wednesday before Christmas, public singing is offered there for free. Anyone can join and sing (along).
But it’s best you see – and listen – for yourself! 🙂
More information and event tips for the #AdventInGraz can be found here. My next travel post will tell you more about where to stay and eat, and what to do in order to make the most out of the pre-Christmas season in Graz.
Check out all of my Lumagica and Graz Christmas photos in the gallery:
Disclaimer: I have been invited on this trip by the City of Graz Tourism Board. All opinions are my own.