Sights

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All sights at a glance

The sights of Graz – this doesn’t just mean architecture, World Cultural Heritage and design; not only the Schlossberg, Kunsthaus and Murinsel...

Around the Schlossberg

Schlossberg

In the city and on the summit – certainly no contradiction in...

Schlossberg
Clock Tower

But something isn’t quite right here. What is odd about the...

Schlossberg Clock Tower
Schlossberg Funicular

What do Graz and Niagara Falls have in common? True, not easy to...

Schlossberg funicular Graz
Schlossberg Lift

In the fast lane. An unusual, fast and yet comfortable way to...

Schlossberg elevator Graz
The Slide
The Slide, in Schlossberg hill, is the largest underground slide in the world.
Graz fairy tale train

One fairy tale, no, many fairy tales can be discovered in the...

Graz Fairy Tale Train

City of Design

Kunsthaus Graz

Wonder, enthusiasm, incredulity. The spectacular architecture of...

Island in the Mur

Island or boat? It isn’t easy to tell with this extravagant...

Around the old town

Mausoleum

An imperial place of rest next to the Dom. Turquoise domes stand...

Mausoleum Graz
Cathedral

Royal-imperial church architecture is crowning the historic city...

Cathedral Graz
Glockenspiel

Come dance with me! The Glockenspiel in the eponymous square in...

Glockenspiel
Palais Saurau

Assault from above? A man with a beard, turban and dagger gazes...

Burg & Double Spiral Staircase

Separation and reconciliation. Even official architecture can...

Burg & double spiral staircase
Franciscan Monastery

Cobblestones, beautiful buildings, as pretty as a picture. The...

Franciscan monastery Graz
Hauptplatz & Town Hall

In brilliant white the bride steps into the square before Rathaus...

Painted House

A wall-tattoo on Herrengasse street? Sure! On the façade of...

Painted house Graz
Parish Church

You experience more than a customary visit to the house of God...

Parish church Graz

Museums & courtyards

Joanneum Quarter

A paradise for culture vultures – the Joanneumsviertel in...

Joanneum Quarter
Armoury

A knight’s tale of passion? Certainly fitting for some of...

Armoury Graz
Landhaus Courtyard

What a perfect place for a party! The inevitable thought if you...

Landhaus courtyard
Courtyards

Low, arcaded alleyways with rays of sunshine flashing at the end....

Jazz Generalihof
Priests' Seminary

Study, discipline, entertainment. With its linear architecture,...

Priests' seminary

Worth a visit

Eggenberg Palace

The universe is in Graz! It’s no joke, but rather a...

Eggenberg Palace
Botanical Garden

An armadillo in the mansion district?
Resembling a large,...

Botanical Garden
Opera House

Brandishing a sword for the Opera House. Next to the imposing...

Opera house Graz
Kaiser-Josef-Market

Sunflowers, pumpkin seeds, freshly baked bread, tasty ham and...

Lendplatz Market

When the farmers come to town, there’s tasty fare to be had....

Lendplatz
Mariatrost Basilica

To travel hopefully… and arrive in Mariatrost. Located on...

Mariatrost basilica
Gösting Castle Ruins

Despairing maidens and precipitous views. The ruins of...

Gösting castle ruins
Calvary Hill

In Graz, the Stations of the Cross demand but a short pilgrimage...

Calvary hill Graz