In Austria, Christmas trees typically don’t go up until December 24th, when the Christkind traditionally brings and decorates the tree. Because of this, the official Christmas tree stands in Graz open later than in many other countries—this year on December 10th, 2025.

If you’d like to buy a tree earlier, you still have options. Many hardware stores (such as Obi or Hornbach), garden centers (like Bellaflora), and furniture stores (including XXXLutz or IKEA) start selling trees well before the official opening date. You’ll also find them at some shopping centers or even in supermarket parking lots. These trees are often cheaper than those at the official stands, but it’s worth checking whether they’ve been imported. Many of these locations also offer living, potted trees if you prefer a more sustainable option.

From December 10th onward, local farmers set up their stalls at various corners, squares, and parks throughout Graz. They offer trees in all shapes and sizes and will happily wrap them for easy transport—or store them until you’re ready to collect your chosen tree. To ensure you’re getting a local Styrian tree, look for the red-and-white striped tag labeled “Steirischer Christbaum.”

Below is a list of official Christmas tree stand locations open from Dec 10th

• Lendplatz : Near the Sparkasse and the Markethalle
• Volksgartenstraße : Along the Volksgarten, near Kinkgasse
• Floßlendstraße : Between Kalvariengürtel and Schleifbachgasse.
• Marburger & Rosegger Kai : Both sides near the Radetzky Bridge
• Roseggerkai : Radetzky Bridge to Grazbachgasse
• Schillerplatz : in the park
• City Park : Along the Opernring, Burgring, at Burgtor and Hauptallee
• Glacisstraße : Franz-Graf-Allee next to the Graz Opera House to Erzherzog-Johann-Allee
• Eggenberg : Eggenberger-Allee, Karl-Morre-Straße park
• St. Peter Market : St.-Peter-Pfarrweg
• Hasnerplatz : Along Theodor-Körner-Straße

According to the Arbeiterkammer, the average price of a two-meter Christmas tree in 2025 ranged from €20 to €70, with an overall average of €44. After buying your tree, store it in a cool but frost-free place. When choosing one, check the cut surface: the lighter the wood, the fresher the tree. Although many Austrians traditionally don’t water their Christmas trees, doing so can help them stay fresh longer and reduce needle drop.

If you’d like a more hands-on experience, several tree farms outside Graz offer the chance to cut your own tree—such as Christbaum Verkauf or Hofladen Pfeifer-Sieber in Mariatrost. Some places, like Greimel, allow you to select a tree and have it cut down just before Christmas. This useful website also lets you search for local Christmas tree vendors in your area and filter for options such as cutting your own or buying a living, potted tree (check the symbol chart on the main page).

For those interested in renting a living tree, two larger companies—Gartenbau Wilhelm and GreenTree—offer rental services. While more expensive, their prices include delivery and pickup.

If you’re looking for affordable second-hand decorations, your local carla store is a great place to browse; most branches have a good selection at very reasonable prices.

After christmas, the city of Graz has 70 sites around Graz where you can dispose of your christmas tree for free until January 25th (remove all the decorations first).