athletes
The city offers a huge number of options for both more active and for passive athletes – the main thing is to enjoy and have fun.
Graz for
Running & walking
Certainly the most popular ways to leave work and stress behind and to ease the day off step by step are running and (not necessarily slower) walking. Graz offers many popular running routes, not only along the river Mur, but also in the city. Numerous green oases throughout the city create a corresponding network, awaiting “keen feet”. The feet of participants in the annual Graz Marathon and Businesslauf almost ‘inflame’ the city centre.
Cycling
With cycling you don’t only train your endurance, Graz can be discovered particularly enjoyably by bike. The city sports a fantasticcycling route network. Events such as Cityradeln or Tour de Mur, in which Graz is one of the stage goals, are particularly popular. And the Murradweg cycling route is already internationally renowned. Mountain-bikers (German only) will find fun and slopes especially in the northern part of Graz.
Swimming
There are numerous possibilities for swimming in Graz, both in summer and in winter. Whether you are the sporty type swimming your lengths or just want to relax, feeling weightless in water; whether, after a hard day, you just feel like a nice dip at Bad zur Sonne or really want to get started at Augarten- or Margarethenbad, Graz offers pools for every taste and speed. Auster swimming baths have not only won an international architectural competition but is also a venue for international swimming competitions.
Ice-skating
As soon as temperatures drop, winter freaks are chomping at the bit to get ready to skate. Figure skating during Advent is best at Grazer Winterwelt on Karmeliterplatz square, but also Hilmteich offers a special atmosphere with the beautiful and hopefully snow-covered Leechwald forest near by. At Merkur Eisarena you can train on ice all year round. Maybe you also feel like watching the “cracks” of the99-ers skating in a style you’d better not try at home.
Golf
In Graz you will always have a chance to tee off, whether on holiday or on a business trip. City Golf Anlage in Graz Puntigam offers the perfect option for an after-business round. Golfzentrum Andritz succeeded in becoming a top-notch public golf course close to the city centre, respecting all aspects of ecology and landscape planning. Golfclub Graz Liebenau offers perfect starting conditions for “occasional golfers”.
Climbing & adventure
Whether you go for ropes at Wiki Adventure Park am Hilmteich or climb free at City Adventure Center is your choice. In any case, you’ll be able to learn about your limits and capacities. Sportunion hall offers the necessary platform and, above all, a climbing wall for beginners and professionals. Real excitement awaits you at Xciting fun hall Skatepark where you can enjoy skateboarding, inline skating and BMX.
Beach volleyball
In recent years this sport has become increasingly popular. Therefore you will find numerous courts (German only) in Graz, where you can enjoy this outdoor activity. You can for instance enjoy digging and spiking at Augarten- or Margarethenbad swimming baths and at Auster baths. Grazer Mur Beach is particularly popular for both active and passive sports lovers. Here Austria’s beach elite will be gathering every year for their annual Beach Cup and also party people will make sure to not miss out on anything.
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