2023-12-03 23:01:00
The smell of roasted almonds, tree cakes, gingerbread and punch in your nose is – it just has to be said – magical! Every year, this very special atmosphere in the run-up to Christmas transforms tired into sparkling eyes, cool moments into comfortably warm moments and evenings into a sparkling sea of lights. And every year, the most beautiful time of the year immerses the region of Upper Styria around Mariazellerland, around Kapfenberg, Mürzzuschlag, Bruck and Co into a cozy Advent stronghold. How can you really spend December at over 40 Christmas markets here? Take a look and read on! Here are our tips for your Advent in Upper Styria.
Mariazeller Advent
The most wonderful time of the year feels particularly festive in this pilgrimage site. The picturesque backdrop of the basilica, whose first stone was laid in 1157, gives the community a really beautiful glow in winter. But as tranquil as the town of 3,000 people seems, in the run-up to Christmas it becomes one of the most sparkling places in the country with the largest traditional Christmas market in Austria. For the 23rd time, the Mariazeller Advent invites you to punch and chat with over 60 lovingly decorated stalls. You can find great handicraft products, the famous gingerbread and more regional specialties. Also listen to the Advent concerts by Stella Jones & The Golden Gospel Singers, the three Innviertel Tenors, Wolfgang Niegelhell with his pan flute and many others. A literally big highlight is the largest Advent wreath in the world, which hangs over the fountain in the main square. And anyone who comes to Mariazell with their children will be happy about the fine offerings from the Children’s Advent.
The most important information:
- Mariazell Advent market until December 23, 2023
- Thursday and Friday: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday and December 8th: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Sunday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m
- Click here for the entire concert program!
- Pony rides to the lantern parade: Advent program for kids
>> Read more: All information about the Mariazell Advent
Mountain Advent at Stuhleck
Anyone who is not only looking for a sparkle in their eyes in the run-up to Christmas, but also wants to enjoy sparkling, beautiful views with a view of the valley, should definitely come to the mountain Advent at Stuhleck. In mid-December, at 1,640 meters above sea level, the mountain station of the Weißenelfbahn with the glittering lantern forest is transformed into a Christmas village for young and old. This Christmas market is the highest in Styria and welcomes you with live music, culinary delicacies, nativity scene carvings and stalls with bonnet knitting, lace making, steel art, storytellers, ice art and an elf workshop. Anyone who is up here close to the sky and the stars has to go down again – even if reluctantly. You can get into the valley (and of course up the mountain) in a relaxed manner with the Stuhleckbahn and Weißenelfbahn. If you prefer to make your own descent, you can ski down the floodlit torchlight descent.
The most important information:
- Mountain Advent at Stuhleck on December 9th, 10th, 16th and 17th, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m
- Ascent and descent with the Stuhleckbahn and Weißenelfbahn, last descent at 8 p.m
- After 4.30 p.m. ascent and descent only from/to the middle station.
- Free lift ride for children
- Arrival by car to parking lot 2 (P2)
>> Read more: Even more information about Advent at Stuhleck
Advent in Bruck, Mürzzuschlag and Kapfenberg
There is also a lot going on before Christmas in the cities of Upper Styria. The main square in Bruck an der Mur is transformed into an atmospheric Bruck Forest Christmas on the four Advent weekends. Styrian specialties, an entertainment program for children and a ride on the Brucker slow train are all worth it. Tip if you want to explore Bruck on foot: On a city tour during Advent you can see the illuminated Kornmesserstadt from its most beautiful side. If you want to experience the pre-Christmas season in Mürzzuschlag, you will find a wonderful Christmas market at Adventplatzl. From the predominantly private exhibitors you can get honey, mulled wine, liqueurs, regional crafts and hear Christmas sounds while listening to the traditional Advent bubbles. Finally, we would like to recommend the Christmas market in Kapfenberg’s old town. On four Advent weekends you can sip lots of cookies, sip punch and listen to great musical performances. If you stay longer in Kapfenberg, you shouldn’t miss New Year’s Eve on the main square with the Full Supa Band.
The most important information:
- Bruck Forest Christmas on the four Advent weekends from Thursday to Sunday
- Mürzzuschlager Adventplatzl: November 30th to December 23rd
- Christmas market in Kapfenberg on the four Advent weekends including December 23rd from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m
>> Read more: Everything about Advent in Upper Styria
Advent in Neuberg Abbey
You can find a Christmas market with historical magic in Neuberg an der Mürz. Until December 17th you have the opportunity to experience the old vaults of the former Cistercian monastery in Christmas garb during Advent in Neuberg Abbey. The monastery, founded in 1327, offers all sorts of handicrafts, nativity scenes and fine unique pieces made from a wide range of colors and shapes from the Kaiserhof glass factory at the most beautiful time of the year. Local businesses and clubs provide you with food and drink from the region, while you can enjoy the magic of the contemplative pre-Christmas with festive brass music. Highlight: the torchlight hike on December 19th.
The most important information:
- Advent in Neuberg Abbey on December 9th, 10th, 16th and 17th
- Saturday 2 p.m. to 7 p.m., Sunday 2 p.m. to 6 p.m
- Address: Hauptstraße 24, 8692 Neuberg an der Mürz
>> Read more: All information about Advent in the monastery
Two more Advent tips:
- Christmas joy hike in the footsteps of Peter Rosegger on December 17, 2023 in Langenwang
- Advent Dahoam on December 8th and 9th from 10 a.m. at the town hall square in Kindberg
Continue reading:
The most beautiful Advent markets and activities in Graz
Even more things you can do in Styria
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*This article was created in friendly collaboration with Steirische Tourismus und Lagemarketing GmbH – STG and Hochsteiermark.
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(c) TV Hochsteiermark | Fred Lindmoser
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