Hartberger Weihnachtszauber

Traditionally, magically, and sensuously – this is how the Hartberg Christmas Magic 2026 can be aptly described.

When a multitude of lights make sights, tree crowns, alleys, and house facades shine, Hartberg – the city of senses – once again invites you to the traditional Christmas magic in the historic old town.

From November 20 to December 23, 2026, the traditional Christmas market will take place at the main square and the arts and crafts/advent market at the museum in the old town of Hartberg.

THU, FRI from 3 to 10 p.m. (arts and crafts until 8 p.m.)
SAT, SUN from 2 to 8 p.m. (arts and crafts until 8 p.m.)

Special opening days: 
MON 7.12. from 3 p.m., TUE 8.12. from 2 p.m., MON 21.12. + TUE 22.12. + WED 23.12. from 3 p.m.

Culinary delights also in the pedestrian zone

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You can look forward to:

• Every opening day spectacular light and music show at the Christmas market at 5 and 6:30 p.m.

• Light show as well as art exhibition and nativity scenes in the FUZO

• Free ice skating rink for children at the main square

• Alpacas at the Christmas market - November 20 to 22.

• Children's carousel from November 26 at the main square: open during Christmas market hours

• Autograph session TSV Egger Glas Hartberg: THU 3.12. at 5 p.m. at the main square

• Krampus festival by the Edelweißverein Hartberg on SAT 5.12. at 7:30 p.m. at the main square

• Krampus run on MON 7.12. from 6:30 p.m. at the main square, organized by Uwe Stückelschwaiger 

• Christmas carriage rides on SAT 28.11. and 12.12. from 3-5 p.m.

• Live music: every Saturday and on 8.12. from 5 to around 6:30 p.m. at the main square

• Choir and school band of BAfEP Hartberg on FRI 4.12. from 5-6 p.m. at the main square 

• Choir of the primary school Hartberg on MON 21.12. at 5 p.m. at the main square

• Concert of the military music Steiermark on FRI 11.12. at 7 p.m. in the parish church, before that at 5:30 p.m. an ensemble of military music will perform at the Christmas market

• Christmas concert on SAT 19.12. at 5:30 p.m. in the parish church 

• Christmas night watchman tours through the city center: THU 3.12. and TUE 22.12. at 6 p.m., meeting point at the museum

• Photo point at the main square

• Smallest railway in the world at bar and co at the main square

• Ringwarte: Advent magic on 23.12. from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and waiting for the Christkind on 24.12. from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

• Christmas and flea market of the animal welfare association Hartberg in the FUZO (opposite the bakery Radl) until 15.1.2027:
  Opening hours FRI from 9 a.m. to 12 and from 2 to 5 p.m. as well as SAT from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. 
  
  
  Especially for children:
  - Magic show on SUN 22.11. at 4 p.m. in the rooms at Kirchplatz
  - Magic workshop on SUN 13.12. at 4 p.m. in the library, age: 8-11 years, registration required under 0664 / 8451 070 - limited number of participants! 
  - Christmas crafting on SAT 21.11., SAT 28.11., SAT 5.12., SAT 12.12., and SAT 19.12. from 3-5 p.m. in the artists' meeting at the FUZO