Schlossberg

Stone Dog & Clock Tower Casemate

Q: Where is the Stone Dog located?

The Stone Dog is located about 20 metres northeast of the Clock Tower , in the area known as the Clock Tower Casemate . Perched on a wall pillar below the fortification wall, it appears to be watching over the city.

Q: Why is the Stone Dog so easy to miss?

The Stone Dog is somewhat hidden below the Clock Tower Casemate , perched on a wall pillar. Many visitors walk past it without noticing it. For this very reason, it is considered one of the Schlossberg’s best-kept secrets.

Q: Where is The Flight Graz 4D experience cinema located?

The Flight Graz 4D is located on Graz’s Schlossberg , inside the Clock Tower Casemate . You can reach it via the Schlossberg Lift from Schlossbergplatz or by taking the steps leading up to the Clock Tower . The Flight Graz 4D takes you on a thrilling 10-minute journey through the heart of Graz. In this state-of-the-art 4D experience cinema , you'll discover the city's highlights from a completely new perspective. Accompanying a fly on a spectacular aerial tour, you'll soar over the historic centre and visit more than 25 of Graz’s most beautiful squares, landmarks and attractions . Thanks to cutting-edge full-motion seats , the experience feels remarkably realistic. Combined with special effects such as wind, mist, strobe lights and many more, you'll be fully immersed in the action, making your sightseeing adventure an unforgettable experience.

Q: Where does The Slide on Graz’s Schlossberg start?

The starting point of The Slide can be reached either via the Schlossberg Lift (entrance at Schlossbergplatz ) or from the upper station next to aiola upstairs . The Slide is the world’s longest underground slide . Over a distance of 175 metres , riders descend from the Schlossberg into the Schlossberg Tunnel at speeds of up to 25 km/h . The slide runs directly alongside and around the Schlossberg Lift , making it a unique attraction. Anyone can enjoy The Slide , provided they are at least 1.3 metres tall and follow the applicable safety regulations.

The Stone Dog is commonly associated with the fabled four-legged friend who, according to legend, thwarted the robbery of the emperor’s daughter Kunigunde by mercenaries of the Hungarian king Matthias Corvinus around 1480 with his barking. However, the monument from the late 18th century is probably a reminiscence of a real dog owned by a castellan.

The Clock Tower Casemate, which was partly carved into the rock and partly bricked up, was the rear part of a gun casemate built in 1556, from which cannons were aimed at the city moat. Its planned blasting in 1809 was cancelled due to the risk of the Clock Tower collapsing. The casemate was then destroyed by hand but uncovered in 1997.

Today it is home to a spectacular 4D-motion-cinema.

Good to know

The Stone Dog is located about 20 metres northeast of the Clock Tower, in the area known as the Clock Tower Casemate. Perched on a wall pillar below the fortification wall, it appears to be watching over the city.

The Stone Dog is somewhat hidden below the Clock Tower Casemate, perched on a wall pillar. Many visitors walk past it without noticing it. For this very reason, it is considered one of the Schlossberg’s best-kept secrets.

The Flight Graz 4D is located on Graz’s Schlossberg, inside the Clock Tower Casemate. You can reach it via the Schlossberg Lift from Schlossbergplatz or by taking the steps leading up to the Clock Tower.

The Flight Graz 4D takes you on a thrilling 10-minute journey through the heart of Graz. In this state-of-the-art 4D experience cinema, you'll discover the city's highlights from a completely new perspective. Accompanying a fly on a spectacular aerial tour, you'll soar over the historic centre and visit more than 25 of Graz’s most beautiful squares, landmarks and attractions.

Thanks to cutting-edge full-motion seats, the experience feels remarkably realistic. Combined with special effects such as wind, mist, strobe lights and many more, you'll be fully immersed in the action, making your sightseeing adventure an unforgettable experience.

The starting point of The Slide can be reached either via the Schlossberg Lift (entrance at Schlossbergplatz) or from the upper station next to aiola upstairs.

The Slide is the world’s longest underground slide. Over a distance of 175 metres, riders descend from the Schlossberg into the Schlossberg Tunnel at speeds of up to 25 km/h. The slide runs directly alongside and around the Schlossberg Lift, making it a unique attraction.

Anyone can enjoy The Slide, provided they are at least 1.3 metres tall and follow the applicable safety regulations.

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Schlossberg, 8010 Graz