As summer draws to a close, many of us will enjoy a quiet autumn before the chaos begins in the run-up to Christmas. Like so many things, the enjoyment of Christmas is as much in the preparation as on the big day of December 25, and Europe once again draws millions of Britons over to enjoy the warm, fuzzy glow of Christmas markets, towering trees and sparkling handmade ornaments..
. and, of course, beer. Besides the well-trodden Christmas markets Munich, Cologne, Salzburg and Budapest, another European city offers an enticing festive experience.
Graz is Austria's second-largest city after the capital Vienna, and boasts a Christmas buzz like no other for those who venture there. As the historic centre of the Stygia region, it has two world heritage sites; the old town, said to be the biggest medieval district in Europe, and Eggenberg Palace. But before we delve into six of the city's magical Christmas markets, how do festive-feeling Brits make their way to Graz? Carriers including Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa and Swiss International Airlines operate flights from London Heathrow to Graz.
A roundtrip from London Heathrow Airport to Graz, from Thursday, December 5, to Sunday, December 8, is priced at £181 with Austrian Airlines . The exact same trip can also be booked on Lufthansa for £180.49.
A return flight with Swiss International Airlines over the same period will cost from £273.89. READ MORE: A stay in the city is also a steal.
Three nights for two people at the city-centr.