Trip to Graz

December 15, 2024

Discover the festive magic of Graz this holiday season! ✨🎄 Stroll through its charming UNESCO-listed old town, soak up the twinkling Christmas lights, and enjoy one of Austria’s most enchanting advent markets. 🎁❄️ Let Graz’s unique blend of history, culture, and holiday cheer captivate your heart – don’t miss the famous ice nativity scene! ⛄🏰 Make memories to treasure in this delightful winter wonderland. 🌟🍷

Description

CHRISTMAS TRIP TO GRAZ

During the holiday season, visit the second-largest city in Austria. Its charming old town is listed as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site, and the city boasts one of the richest Christmas markets in Central Europe. The trip features an easy drive, interesting tours, and plenty of free time for independent sightseeing and shopping at the market stalls. Join us on a journey to Styria, Austria!

We will set off in the morning hours, arriving in the capital of Austrian Styria by mid-morning. Upon arrival, we will first take a stroll through the charming city center. We will see the main square, the oldest bakery, the Habsburg palace, and continue to the Styrian Regional Assembly building, where we will view the famous ice nativity scene, a traditional display since 1996, enhancing the festive decorations. Afterward, there will be free time to wander among the stalls, enjoy mulled wine or grog. The city will be most enchanting when the Christmas lights are turned on. We will depart for home in the evening hours.

Graz

Graz, the capital of Styria and Austria’s second-largest city, is a vibrant blend of history, culture, and modernity. Its well-preserved old town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, featuring stunning medieval and Renaissance architecture, cobblestone streets, and landmarks like the iconic Clock Tower (Uhrturm) on Schlossberg hill. Graz is also a city of innovation and education, home to several universities and a thriving creative scene. The city offers a rich cultural experience, from its numerous museums and art galleries to its lively food markets and culinary specialties. Surrounded by scenic vineyards and lush countryside, Graz perfectly balances its historic charm with a forward-thinking outlook, making it a unique and inviting destination.

THE PRICE INCLUDES

The bus transfer and a tour leader on the trip.

HOW DO YOU SUCCESSFULLY APPLY

For your application to be fulfilled, you need to settle the costs of the trip first! You can receive all of the needed information on how to settle the costs of the trip if you write to us on our events email address esnlj.events@gmail.com.

You can settle the costs of the trip the following ways:

  1. In-person payment at the ESN Ljubljana officeCLICK HERE FOR OFFICE HOURS
    • with cash
    • with payment card
  2. Online payment (fienta.com) – CLICK HERE FOR ONLINE PAYMENT
    • with payment card (transaction fee by fienta.com)
  3. Bank transfer
    • For bank details please write to our email address esnlj.events@gmail.com. Your proof of payment needs to be sent to the same email address.
PRICE

DISCOUNTED PRICE: 25,00 EUR with Ljubljana Erasmus discount card

FULL PRICE: 30,00 EUR without Ljubljana Erasmus discount card

ONLINE PAYMENT – ADDITIONAL FIENTA FEE: 1,00 EUR (transaction fee by fienta.com)