Hartberger Weihnachtszauber

Traditionally enchanting and sensual – this is how Hartberg's Christmas magic can be aptly described.

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

From November 28 to December 23, 2025, the traditional Christkindlmarkt will take place again at the main square and the arts and crafts/advent market at the museum in Hartberg's old town.

THU, FRI from 3 PM to 8 PM
SAT, SUN from 2 PM to 8 PM
Special opening days: MON 8.12., MON 22.12. and TUE 23.12. from 3 PM
 
OUR CULINARY OFFERINGS ARE AVAILABLE FOR LONGER
Culinary delights also in the pedestrian zone

Peace light handover on 23.12. at 6:30 PM

Highlights:

• Every day at 6 PM and 7:30 PM: Spectacular light and music show at the Christkindlmarkt
• Light show and art and nativity exhibition in the FUZO
• X-Mas parties with DJ Andy D. on FRI 12.12. and FRI 19.12. from 6 PM at the main square
   
• Free ice skating rink for children at the main square, free ice skate rental
• Autograph session TSV Egger Glas Hartberg on THU 4.12. (approx. 5:30 PM - the exact time will be announced)
• Krampusrummel by the Edelweißverein Hartberg on FRI 5.12. at 7 PM at the main square
• Carriage rides on SAT 6.12. and 20.12. from 3 PM to 5 PM 
• Live music: every Saturday and on 8.12. from 5 PM to 7 PM at the main square
• Peace light handover on 23.12. at 6:30 PM
• Photo point at the main squareEspecially for children: Ice skating rink, readings in the old classroom at the museum, magic show, magic workshop, waiting for the Christkind at the Ringwarte
  Christmas crafting on SAT 29.11., SAT 6.12., SAT 13.12. and SAT 20.12. from 3 PM to 5 PM in the artist meeting in the FUZO

Especially for children:
- Ice skating rink
- every SAT from 4 PM readings for children (Christmas tales) in the museum
- Magic show on 14.12. at 4 PM in the rooms at Kirchplatz
- Magic workshop on 30.11. at 4 PM in the library, prior registration at 0664 / 4158819 is required, minimum age eight years  
- Christmas crafting on SAT 29.11., SAT 6.12., SAT 13.12. and SAT 20.12. from 3 PM to 5 PM in the artist meeting in the FUZO
- Waiting for the Christkind at the Ringwarte on 24.12. from 10 AM to 4 PM
 

Opening hours "Advent in the Museum" (open until 21.12.):
THU 3:30 PM to 6:30 PM
FRI, SAT, SUN from 2:30 PM to 6:30 PM

Program Ringwarte
Advent magic on 23.12. from 10 AM to 6 PM and - Waiting for the Christkind on 24.12. from 10 AM to 4 PM

 Shop and win in Hartberg - With the Christmas lottery of the shopping city Hartberg, you can win prizes worth a total of 15,000 euros. 

In the online advent calendar of the shopping city Hartberg (on the Instagram page einkaufsstadt_hartberg_), there are great prizes to be won every day from December 1 to 24!

Advance notice:

Advance notice of further parties after Christmas at the main square:
- On SAT 27.12. and SUN 28.12. from 4 PM with music and culinary treats
- On 30.12. from 4 PM New Year's Eve party with DJ Andy D. at the main square
- On 31.12. from 3 PM children's New Year's Eve party at the ice skating rink, fireworks at 6 PM,

from 6 PM New Year's Eve party with DJ Dieter Deutsch at the main square

 

Take advantage of the opportunity and travel by public transportation:

• Regio buses and trains at www.verbundlinie.at
• Shared taxi East Styria stop number: HF 6138, booking hotline +43 50 36 37 38 or www.oststeiermark.at/sam

If you want to combine your visit with an overnight stay – click here to find the accommodation providers in the region.