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TOP 10 REASONS
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Why travel to Graz: Find out the top 10 reasons to visit
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A SNEAK PEAK
A SNEAK PEAK
A SNEAK PEAK
A Sneak Peek into Graz
- Graz, Austria's second-largest city, is located on the Mur River and has long been a popular tourist destination.
- Exploring the various ancient buildings, notably in the Old Town with numerous Baroque façades, is a highlight.
- The Schlossberg, a large hill rising behind the lovely town, is another major attraction.
- While excavations show that the area was occupied as early as AD 800, the city was first recorded in 1128, following which it fell under the control of the Habsburgs.
- It quickly gained prominence as a centre of trade and commerce.
- Many of the surviving structures, like Schloss Eggenberg, were influenced by Italian architectural forms.
- Graz is a prominent cultural hub inscribed on the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 1999 due to its richness of historically significant buildings.
- Graz is also the birthplace of Hollywood actor Arnold Schwarzenegger, whose career is commemorated in a small museum here.
- Capital: Graz
- International Airport: Graz Airport (GRZ)
- Population: 331,562
- Currency: Euro
- Time: GMT+1
- Driving side: Right
- Main Electricity: 230 V
- Official Language: German
- Religion: Christianity
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HIGHLIGHTS
HIGHLIGHTS
HIGHLIGHTS
Top Tourist Attractions in Graz
- Explore the Historic District
- The Main Square's Beauty Will Astound You
- Take notice of the City Hall.
- Examine the opulent Eggenberg Palace.
- The Styrian Armory's Collection is a sight to behold.
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SEASONS TO TRAVEL
SEASONS TO TRAVEL
SEASONS TO TRAVEL
Best Months to Visit Graz
- Winter lasts from November through February, with average temperatures ranging from 0 to -2 degrees Celsius. During these months, precipitation is at a minimum.
- Spring: The spring season lasts from March to May, with temperatures averaging around 8 degrees Celsius. Travellers are busiest at this time of year.
- Summer brings roughly 17 degrees Celsius and a lot of rain from June through August.
- The weather can be humid at times, but it usually is nice.
- Autumn sees a decrease in precipitation and mercury levels from September through October.
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WORTH A VISIT
WORTH A VISIT
WORTH A VISIT
The Best Places to Visit in Graz
Schlossberg
- The Schlossberg, a tree-covered hill that initially served as a fortification and is now a public park, is one of Graz's most recognisable landmarks, standing boldly in the city's centre.
- The Schlossberg has a long history, dating back to the 10th century, and has served as a critical fortification and defence point for the city.
- The distinctive clock tower, one of Graz's great attractions, is now all that remains.
- The Schlossberg includes a lovely garden and an elegant series of steps that wind their way up the side of the hill, providing excellent views of the city.
Schlossberg Clock Tower
- The Clock Tower, which stands on the renowned Schlossberg Hill and can be seen from many parts of Graz, has remained steadfastly for hundreds of years and has become a symbol of Graz and its history.
- With its dazzling white walls, broad overhanging wooden balcony part, and tiled pointed roof, the tower has a remarkable design dating back to the 15th century.
- The clock mechanism is now electronic, and the minute and hour hands are inverted due to later upgrades, which may be highly confusing.
- This structure is a marvel and a must-see in Graz, and it's also fun to hear the bells ringing, which were once used to warn people of fires or even executions!
Eggenberg Palace
- As a symbol of Styria's once-mighty and prominent area, Eggenberg Palace has a significant historical and cultural significance in Graz and Austria.
- The palace, located in the Eggenberg neighbourhood of Graz, is surrounded by beautiful parkland and gardens and functioned as a statement of the Styrian monarchs' power and wealth.
- The elaborately decorated staterooms, including the remarkable planetary room with frescos, the Planetary Garden, and the Pavilion, are all worth seeing.
- Eggenberg Palace is a must-see for everyone interested in learning about Styria's and Austria's history.
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DISCOVER MORE
DISCOVER MORE
DISCOVER MORE
Graz Off the Beaten Track
The Styrian Armoury
- The Styrian Armoury will fascinate anyone interested in historical armaments and weapons of war; it has the world's most incredible collection of arms and armour, with over 30,000 items.
- Because the region of Styria was historically one of the primary sites of battle with the Ottoman empire, a state armoury was built to arm the people.
- The surviving weaponry and armour are currently displayed in the original structure, forming a magnificent collection.
- The armoury is massive, with racks of spears and pikes, shelves of rifles and pistols, and stacks of full suits of armour and artillery such as cannons and mortars.
Herz-Jesu-Kirche
- This impressive Neogothic structure stands out (in a good way!).
- This relatively new church is located a bit to the east of Graz city centre and should be high on your list of things to see.
- The church's stunning facade, built in the 1800s and featuring a contrasting orange and white colour scheme, is a homage to prior decades' gothic styles.
- The bell tower is Austria's third tallest, with a pointed green roof above it.
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CULTURE & TRADITIONS
CULTURE & TRADITIONS
CULTURE & TRADITIONS
Graz Culture and Traditions
- Graz is the capital of Austria's state of Styria and the country's second-largest city after Vienna.
- It had a population of 331,562 people on January 1, 2021.
- Based on principal-residence status, the population of the Graz more excellent urban zone, was 652,654 in 2018.
- Graz is regarded as a college and university town with four colleges and four universities.
- More than 60,000 students live in the city as a whole.
- Its historic centre is one of Central Europe's best-preserved city centres.
- The city's historic centre was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1999, and the classification was increased in 2010 to include Eggenberg Palace on the city's western outskirts.
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FOOD FUN FASHION
FOOD FUN FASHION
FOOD FUN FASHION
Graz: Food, Fun & Fashion Guide
Styrian Fried Chicken
#Food
- Although fried chicken (Backhendl) is available across Austria, the Styrian version stands head and shoulders above the rest.
- Styrian fried chicken (Steirisches Backhendl) is not just my favourite regional cuisine but also one of the best foods I've ever had.
- It is made out of chicken pieces that have been spiced and lemon juiced, then breaded and deep-fried till golden and crispy.
Verhackert
#Food
- Verhackert, a famous and tasty spread comparable to bacon jam, is another real Styrian delicacy.
- It's made with smoked, finely diced bacon, salt, minced garlic, and occasionally even pumpkin seed oil.
- This bacon-rich spread is sometimes available in the form of plastic-encased sausages, and it's even less common in cans or jars.
- Verhackert, one of the Styrian cuisine's finest comfort meals, is best served cold as an appetiser with bread.
- Verhackert is commonly served as part of the well-known Brettljausen and is best served with thick slices of dark bread.
Styrian Wines
#Food
- Styria's favourite alcoholic beverage is a tie between wine and beer.
- Styrian wine is primarily white, but there are some superb reds.
- On the endless, undulating steep slopes of the rolling hills in the strikingly picturesque region of Southern Styria, the best wines of Styria are produced.
- Welschriesling, Traminer, Gewürztraminer, Morillon, and Weissburgunder are some of the most well-known Styrian wines.
- These wines have the essential characteristics of crisp white wine, with citrus and flowery flavours and a cleansing acidity that races across the tongue.
Moorpark Shopping Center
#Fashion
- Moorpark Shopping Center, located on Ostbahnstraße, is a massive, hard-to-miss shopping and entertainment complex.
- Several local boutiques, department stores such as Kastner & hler, and worldwide brand stores like Esprit, Bonita, H&M, Hollister, and others may be found at Liebenau's favourite shopping destination.
- Moorpark will have you spoilt for choice, whether you're looking for a show-stopping costume, flashy accessories, or something adorable for the kids.
- McDonald's, Buddha Asia Restaurant, and La Fleur, to name a few, are among the prominent restaurants and cafes in the retail area.
City Centre
#Fashion
- The Herrengasse, which runs between Jakominiplatz and Hauptplatz, is Graz's primary shopping route.
- This neighbourhood has practically everything you need for everyday life and some international stores such as H&M, New Yorker, and others.
- Next to the Hauptplatz lies the large department store "Kastner & hler," which is noted for its extensive fashion selection and its pompous architecture and rooftop café.
- A modest mall containing Eurospar is located in the basement. Kastner & Hler offers an online store as well.
Shopping City Seiersberg
#Fashion
- With over 200 shops, Shopping City Seiersberg lives up to its moniker as the largest mall in the Graz area.
- It is convenient to reach there by automobile because it is located adjacent to highway A9.
- Bus line 78 is the best way to travel to the Shopping City by public transportation.
- Because this line does not begin in the city centre, you can either take tram 5 to Puntigam and change to bus 78 there or take bus 32 to Seiersberg and change to 78 there.
- It may appear complex, but it is well worth the trip because it has everything.
Adventure Park Graz
#Fun
- The Graz Adventure Park is an excellent opportunity to leave the city and take a break from sightseeing (not that Graz isn't a fantastic place to visit!).
- The park, located on the outskirts of the city, is easily accessible and will give hours of entertainment for your entire family.
- Rope climbing, log sawing, rope bridges, walking trails, high ropes, and almost anything else are among the attractions.
- Day visitors can also purchase tickets, allowing anyone to enjoy this exciting location.
The WIKI Adventure Park
#Fun
- The WIKI Adventure Park, located in the heart of Graz, immediately on the Hilmteich, is popular with anybody looking for a sporting adventure in the great outdoors.
- We will offer you the required equipment and knowledge to have a safe and eventful day on our climbing course, whether you are a child, an adult, or a senior, visiting a climbing park for the first time or having previous experience.
- Climbing in our woodland rope park is possible during our opening hours from March to October.
- Every 30 minutes, classes are held.
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NATURE & SAFARI
NATURE & SAFARI
NATURE & SAFARI
Graz: Natural Beauty & Safari Adventures
- Hilmteich maybe your favourite place in Graz if you are an energetic, sports-loving individual.
- You can go on a lake cruise (which can be pretty romantic, especially if accompanied by a picnic! ), climb in the nearby Erlebnispark (adventure park), or put on your jogging shoes and hit the forest trails in the surrounding Leechwald.
- All of this is within a short distance from the city centre.
- April-November, the adventure park is open. Tuesday-Friday 2pm-7pm; Saturday-Sunday 10am-7pm
- It is probably the most excellent park in Graz for kids because of the ample greenery, hedges, and hills and because the Frida & free children's museum is here to keep them entertained.
- You can also watch cyclists stopping along the Murradweg (the Mur is the name of the nearby river).
- After a walk, you may unwind at the Augartenbad swimming pools, just a short distance away.
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EVENTS & FIESTAS
EVENTS & FIESTAS
EVENTS & FIESTAS
Graz Must-Attend Festivals and Events
- Imagine a more straightforward rendition of Mardi Gras in Austria.
- It occurs after Rose Monday on Shrove Tuesday (which usually falls in February) to commemorate the beginning of Lent.
- It's also known as "Fat Tuesday" because sweet and fatty foods are forbidden to be ingested in the weeks leading up to Easter.
- If you visit Graz during Fasching, you should indulge in a delicious Krapfen.
- The Krapfen, compared to a stuffed doughnut, is a fried dough ball loaded with jam and sprinkled with sugar.
- Graz's Tuntenball is a lovely mix of LGBTQ activism, drag spectacular, and Austrian ballroom culture.
- It was founded in 1990 to raise awareness about people living with AIDS and provide a platform for LQBTQ rights, and it has since grown to become one of Europe's most significant LGBTQ charity events.
- The proceeds go to RosaLila PantherInnen, an organisation that helps the Graz community regularly.
- Wear your best clothes and buy your tickets early if you want to go!
- In keeping with social action, elevate is an annual event held in Graz that focuses on cultural and sociopolitical issues.
- Performances, installations, seminars, DJ sets, and more are all part of this interdisciplinary festival.
- Elevate is a unique blend of discussion and art.
- It is simple to attend one event or another because it takes place across various sites in Graz.
- You can also find free installations or performances on the streets of Graz! You may need to purchase a ticket in advance for other events.
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