Location: Graz
Top Things to do in Graz
10 Budget-friendly Things to do in Graz That You Shouldn't Miss
A bevy of universities give Austria's second-largest city its lively pace. Baroque palaces are a pleasant contrast with 16th-century courtyards and provocative modern buildings. The Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, teems with fine architecture, including the Burg castle complex, with its Gothic double staircase, and the graceful Uhrturm clock tower. A funicular takes visitors up the dramatic bluff. The River Mur dashes through the city, and thermal springs dot the surrounding countryside.
Restaurants in Graz
1. Kaiser-Josef-Platz Market
2. Hauptplatz
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 503 reviews
Reviewed By Elena257 - Timisoara, Romania
In the middle of the Altstadt yu can find this beautiful square. If you go there during the winter, you can even find some remaining parts of Christmas Market.
3. Schlossberg
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4.5 based on 944 reviews
Reviewed By Daveshent - Leek, United Kingdom
If in Graz this is a must, weather it is day or night it is well worth the effort of a walk to the top, the history is fascinating and the views over the city amazing.
4. Schloss Eggenberg
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4.5 based on 695 reviews
The unique architecture of Schloss Eggenberg, the most important great house in Styria, is a complex symbolic representation of the universe. At the same time, with its impressive combination of Baroque interiors (magnificent state rooms), magical gardens and park, and priceless collections of the Universalmuseum Joanneum (Alte Galerie with its old masters paintings, Archaeology Museum and Coin Cabinet), Eggenberg contains a fascinatingly varied panorama of Styrian culture over the centuries. UNESCO World Heritage Site! Please note: dogs are not allowed in the park to protect our peacocks.
Reviewed By YairBarZohar - Qiryat Ata, Israel
Built in the 17th century, this castle is one of the most important cultural properties in Austria. UNESCO recognized this castle, together with the Old City, as a World Heritage Site. You can wander through the vast and beautiful gardens surrounding the castle, as well as admire the wonderful architecture, which combines styles of baroque and rococo. To enter the castle rooms you will need to join a guided tour, which runs from Tuesday to Sunday every hour between 10:00 and 16:00. The admission fee is reasonable. It is recommended to purchase the card in advance through the website of the castle. Opening hours of the castle: The visit to the castle is possible from April to October from Tuesday to Sunday from 10: 00-17: 00 as part of a guided tour only. The gardens are open daily, from April to October from 8:00 to 19:00, from November to March from 8:00 to 17:00. How long should I visit? About two hours.
5. Landeszeughaus
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4.5 based on 378 reviews
The world's largest preserved historical armoury displays some 32,000 objects from the 15th to 18th century.
Reviewed By Peaplant - Galway, Ireland
We came in winter when access is by guided tour only. Luckily we happened to be there just in time for one. It was fantastic. Photos can't do the armoury justice. There is so much to be said about being there amounts the pieces, the smells of oils used to clean them. Amazing. Our guide was fantastic and very patient as we all tried on select samples of chain mail and wielded some replica swords. A must for anyone visiting Graz.
6. Burgruine Gosting
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4.5 based on 79 reviews
The ruins of the Gösting Castle rise up where the Mur River Valley opens up into Graz. Built in this strategic position between the 11th and the 15th centuries, the castle could control all traffic into Graz. In 1925, the Castle Society was founded to attempt to prevent further destruction after years of neglect and fires during the 18th and 19th centuries. Rising 200 meters over the Mur River, Gösting Ruins offers great views over Graz.
7. MuWa -- Museum of Perception ( Museum der Wahrnehmung)
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4.5 based on 24 reviews
The museum is about the fallibility of all human perception.
8. Uhrturm
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4.5 based on 1,180 reviews
Reviewed By bulenti2016 - Vienna, Austria
We really enjoyed the clock tower and surroundings on a sunny day. We have a small toddler; we took the lift to the top. Great view, green, quite surroundings. The coffee shop next to the clock tower is packed, many people enjoying their wine and beer. Highly recommended.
9. Sporgasse
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4.5 based on 226 reviews
An alley with several shops and a former area known for breweries
Reviewed By Andr3a1o - Zagreb, Croatia
Nice shopping street. There are also restaurants and cafes. Really crowded, especially during Christmas time. But really worth a visit!
10. Sackstrasse
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