When Austria's garden shines

ADVENT MAGIC IN EASTERN STYRIA

Advent full of sound, valuable regional products, artful tradition, culinary delights. Immerse yourself in the East Styrian Advent round dance - from the engergy-laden town of Gleisdorf to the historic Wechselland - the magic of childhood days comes alive.

Advent-Hopping in Eastern Styria

During the Advent season, many markets open their stalls and enchant visitors with tasty hot drinks, impressive light-filled scenery, arts and crafts, life-size nativity scenes and numerous other activities for the whole family.

Take a look and plan your next visit to the Christmas market:

Where children's eyes shine...

ADVENT MARKETS IN Austria's garden

Just have time, be carefree. Be human, be a child and feel how children are happy. The annual visit to the traditional Advent markets in Eastern Styria is heart-warming. Is it the glow of the lights, the smell of mulled wine or the small, artful gift ideas? The anticipation of Christmas belongs like the Amen to prayer and is probably more than just a cherished tradition.

Eastern Styria under the Christmas tree

GIFTS FROM THE REGION

Give your loved ones a piece of Eastern Styria this year! Whether it's apple frizzante, pumpkin seed pesto or Pöllau gingerbread, the regional producers in Austria's garden have great treasures that are ideal as gifts. You will find a small selection of East Styrian specialities, in a beautiful wooden box, in the new East Styria Delight Box.

EXPERIENCE ADVENT IN THE GARDEN OF AUSTRIA

An annual visit to the traditional Christmas markets is simply a part of life and a cherished custom. Just like the St. Nicholas celebrations, Perchtenläufte, Christmas masses, Advent concerts and many other regional traditions and events. Experience Eastern Styria during the most contemplative time of the year and immerse yourself in the Advent magic in the garden of Austria!

On the way to yourself

CONTEMPLATIVE SILENCE

Pause, give yourself time and reflect on yourself. This is good for the soul. Eastern Styria is rich in cultural treasures that become precious places of retreat and well-being. Here you can hear your own life's melody in the silence. In the most contemplative time of the year, being on the road is inspiring. Where the landscapes rest in themselves, dreams come alive.