youngsters
There are four universities with numerous institutes and two universities of applied sciences in Graz. Although the fact that young people do indeed have a life outside the lecture hall is reflected in the active urban Graz scene.
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Must see & must do
If you are not on high heels, don’t miss climbing Schlossberg hill via the steps. Here you will gain an overview of where Hauptplatz square, Herrengasse street and other places are situated. By the way, the little corners and spots on Schlossberg hill are most romantic in the evening. Kunsthaus and Island on the Mur are certainly impressive constructons, and not only from above or outside. And those who missed the Armoury, where you also find Tourismus Info, will definitely have to come back. And, don’t miss out on tasting all of the local delicacies offered at Kaiser-Josef-market or Lendplatz farmers’ market.
Food & party
Eating on a budget doesn’t have to mean pizza and fast food. Graz offers numerous pubs and bars if you are ‘on a budget’. Whether a lunch menu at one of the Capital of delights partner enterprises, something more substantial Bierbaron or light and veggie Mangolds. After this you should be set up for diving into Graz nightlife. There are plenty of Clubs and Bars and young Graz people and our young colleagues from the Info point will be happy to share some insider tips with you. Tip: summer months at the Citybeach.
Shop & chill
It probably goes without saying that all popular fashion chains have shops in Graz. However, we would like to draw your attention to the fact that the “City of Design”, in addition to the creative quarter Lend, sports numerous cool shops in the city centre. Be it the shop in Kunsthaus, infected at K&Ö, Lush or Fruchtgummiladen sweets. And not to forget MuR, Blue Tomato, Corti, Butlers, OrangeandGreen and, and, and? Tired? Then it’s time to relax in Stadtpark, Burggarten or one of the al fresco bars. By the way – there is free WLAN on Hauptplatz square and in the Joanneumsviertel district. All free! WLAN hot spots »
Rooms & more
On the one hand, our young guests are usually seeking budget-friendly hotels, such as A&O hostel, Ibis Budget or JUFA Graz City. On the other hand, there are also popular trendy lobbies and bars at the Wiesler, roomz, Daniel or Weitzer, where you can chill out nicely. Novapark has a cool bar and Mercure City is the immediate neighbour of ppc. Our hotel-packages offer great options too, especially for weekends.
Culture & festivals
During a visit of Graz, the cultural capital and City of Design, you must certainly be sure to include some of the great events or festivals. Being able to choose from Design month, Spring festival or elevate, the festival inside Schlossberg hill, you should definitely be able to find something to your taste. Diagonale stages Austrian cinematography and La Strada enlivens the city with its street and puppet theatre. Still not found the right thing? Then you might want to check out our Top events or the culture server.
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