- Schlossberg
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aiola upstairs
On Graz’s Schlossberg, aiola upstairs combines regional and international cuisine with sweeping views over the city. Whether for breakfast, lunch or dinner, the restaurant and its spacious terrace invite you to enjoy a relaxing break during your Schlossberg visit.
Completed in 2003, the design by Siegfried Frank and Michael Rieper features a light, open pavilion structure. A roof supported by six slender columns and glazing on three sides define the building. Its distinctive feature: the glass fronts can be lowered into the floor at the touch of a button. In fine weather, the dining room opens onto the terrace, transforming the interior into a covered outdoor space.
A solid structure clad in Stainz natural stone slabs complements the transparent architecture. Alongside its culinary offerings, aiola upstairs provides an intriguing example of contemporary architecture on the Schlossberg.
Good to know
You can conveniently reach aiola upstairs by taking the Schlossberg lift from Schlossbergplatz. Alternatively, take the Schlossberg funicular and then walk to the restaurant. If you prefer to walk up, you can climb the approximately 260 steps from Schlossbergplatz or follow the paths from Karmeliterplatz.
Yes, the terrace seats 120 guests and offers sweeping views over Graz. There are a further 60 seats indoors.
As a partner restaurant of Graz, Austria’s Foodie City, aiola upstairs serves regional and international cuisine, from breakfast and lunch to dinner. You can find the current food menu on the aiola upstairs website.
Yes, aiola upstairs is designated as an accessible venue. To get up to the Schlossberg, you can use the Schlossberg lift or the Schlossberg funicular. You can find information on accessibility at aiola upstairs here.
Yes, the restaurant has a glazed indoor dining area with 60 seats, so you can also enjoy a visit when the weather is cooler or rainy.
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