Grieskindlmarkt
Grieskindlmarkt is a Christmas market on Nikolaiplatz in central Graz, operating from late November until shortly before Christmas. The market features multiple small stalls selling handcrafted items such as jewelry, home decorations, clothing, and natural cosmetics created by local artisans and regional designers.
The market has been part of Graz's larger Advent celebrations since 2019, organized by Holding Graz. Its development reflects growing interest in sustainable and regional products sourced with consideration for the environment and waste reduction from local producers.
The name 'Kindlmarkt' connects to Christmas traditions and the nearby St. Nicholas statue watching over the square. Visitors encounter local craftsmanship and Styrian designers selling their work, creating a sense of regional artistic identity and supporting small makers within the community.
The market is easily accessible by public transport, bicycle, or on foot, located centrally on Nikolaiplatz. Opening hours vary: Thursday through Saturday from afternoon to evening, Sunday with earlier opening times, allowing flexible visits after work or during weekends.
Visitors are encouraged to bring their own reusable containers and shopping bags to reduce packaging waste at the market. Omas Teekanne, a local shop, offers traditional cookies and sweets that visitors can purchase in their own containers, creating an unusual sustainable shopping experience.
Location: Graz
Address: Nikolaipl., 8020 Graz, Austria
Opening Hours: Thursday-Friday 15:00-20:00; Saturday-Sunday 11:00-20:00
Phone: +4367762178782
GPS coordinates: 47.06834,15.43425
Latest update: December 8, 2025 13:12
Every year, when the advent arrives, Christmas markets change the squares and old streets of European towns. Wooden stalls are set up and offer local flavors, crafts, and seasonal decorations. Walking from one stand to another, you can taste hot mulled wine, roasted almonds, and see the handmade goods that each region is proud of. In Germany, markets are found in Nuremberg, Dresden, Munich, Hamburg, and Stuttgart. Austria has markets in Vienna and Salzburg. France gathers its markets in Strasbourg, Metz, Montbéliard, and Lille. Brussels, Bruges, and Louvain welcome visitors in Belgium, Maastricht and Valkenburg in the Netherlands, and Wrocław, Krakow, and Poznań in Poland. These places tell stories about their local history and food traditions. From Prague to Budapest, passing through Zagreb, Basel, and Bern, markets are also found in Central and Eastern Europe. Scandinavian cities like Stockholm, Gothenburg, Oslo, and Rovaniemi, along with Riga and Tallinn in the Baltic states, keep this tradition alive. London, Edinburgh, Merano, Asti-Govone, and Madeira finish this winter trip across the continent, each showing how Christmas is celebrated in their ways.
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