View of the beautiful rooftops of Graz featuring Kunsthaus Graz. | © Lupi Spuma

Schlossberg: Above the roofs historic city centre

Enjoy the wonderful view looking down onto the sea of red tiled roofs of the Old Town.

Where in the world but Graz would you find a beautiful mountain, covered in trees and footpaths, right in the middle of the city? The Schlossberg draws people: in the spring its fresh greenery enjoys the first rays of sun; in the summer it offers shady trees and openair performances; in the autumn it is a blaze with colour; and in the winter it provides respite from the grey of the city below

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Start: Graz Schlossberg

End of the tour: Tourist Information Graz Region, Herrengasse 16

The Schlossberg is covered by an extensive network of footpaths. You can easily stroll from one sight to another without any great effort.

On the Schlossberg it’s a gentle stroll in the direction of the Graz landmark – passing other sights on the way.

There are a lot of stories surrounding the Schlossberg. One thing is for sure: many of the young people from Graz come here for their first kiss …

Just a few minutes away from the Graz historic centre you will find many more beautiful sights of the city – most of them easily reached by public transport.

There are four ways to get to the top of the 473-metre high Schlossberg: on the Schlossbergbahn funicular railway, in the glass lift that ascends inside the mountain or on foot up the Schlossbergstiege stairs and via Karmeliterplatz.

Tickets for the glass lift or the funicular railway to the Schlossberg are available directly at the station of the Schlossbergbahn and Schlossberglift. There are special prices and discounts. All Graz zone 1 tickets are also valid for the Schlossbergbahn and Schlossberglift! Tickets »

 

In the old town of Graz, you are spoiled for choice: Should the car be parked in one of the numerous underground car parks, in the blue zone in the city centre or at a park-and-ride (P&R) site.

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