"Journey to Graz - Dec 2003." Graz by A2002

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On the flight almost reaching Graz. - Graz

How the trip come about???

Immediately after my trip to the beautiful Croatia, I received an email from Ryanair that there will be free flights from November to 17 December.

I visited Vienna in 1998 and loved it. I wanted to go to Austria this time and found free tickets to Salzburg. Many people have told me that Salzburg is very beautiful and I long to visit this city of music. However, when I made up my mind on the dates, there's no more free tickets to Salzburg. After doing a quick search that there will be a Christmas market in Graz too, I decided to get the tickets to Graz on 13 December for a weekend.

I paid about GBP28 for a return ticket from Stansted Airport.

Landhaus

The flight to Graz was an unforgettable one. As usual, I had a window seat. About 20 minutes before landing at Graz, I saw the alps covered with snow and the low clouds covering parts of the alps, leaving the tip visible. I feel like I am flying in heaven. The scene was very beautiful. I have never seen something like this on a flight before. I cannot help it but took a few pictures.

Graz waking up... Beautiful...

When I arrived at the airport, after passing through the immigration and collecting my baggage, I headed outside the terminal. The bus (number 631) was there waiting for passengers. I was surprised that it is only a small bus. I paid Eur3,20 and got a 24 hour pass for the public transport in Graz. This bus brought us to Jakominiplatz where the bus station is. I changed to a tram to get to Eggenburger Gurtel, which is the nearest tram stop to the hotel I have booked (Hotel Strasser).
The tram passed through Harrengasse (the main shopping street) and Hauplatz. I can feel the Christmas atmosphere here with all the singing of Christmas carols and busking along Harrengasse. The atmosphere was fantastic.

Last visit to Graz: Dec 2003
Intro Updated Dec 16, 2003
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Comments (6)

caldarrosta Sep 23, 2007 at 10:40 PM Report Abuse

So where is this description? Its 2007 4 years after now...
Imbi Jun 2, 2004 at 5:03 PM Report Abuse

i was there over the weekend, and you can imagine how it would be.# good work here
globetrott Jan 12, 2004 at 8:31 PM Report Abuse

a good start, Lina ! It is a pity, I could not come to Graz !
Eiji Jan 7, 2004 at 6:20 AM Report Abuse

Very fantastic and unusual photos!
bkoon Dec 28, 2003 at 6:03 AM Report Abuse

The pictures were so nice..........
yen_2 Dec 16, 2003 at 4:35 AM Report Abuse

I will sure check out this page again,Lina as it looks interesting from your pictures! ;-)