Road trips will give tourists the chance to see gorgeous natural landscapes one day and idyllic cities the next. There are a number of ski resorts surrounding Graz; the most popular are Weinebene and Krvavec Ski Resort. Hauptplatz is the heart of the city, flanked by the stunning Rathaus town hall.
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Sign Up. Travel Guides. Videos Beyond Hollywood Hungerlust Pioneers of love. Things to Do. Culture Trip. Incredible architecture. A lively nightlife. Styrian cuisine. Surrounding countryside. Aerial view c austrian tourist board. Thriving markets. Art, music and culture. Menu Menu. Home Where to Go Cities Graz. Graz Graz is the capital of Styria and Austria's second largest city. Must-Sees in Graz Landmarks such as the late-gothic cathedral is reminiscent of the times when Graz was still an imperial seat, and the baroque Mausoleum of Emperor Kaiser Ferdinand II next door is an equally impressive sight.
About Graz Graz' roots date back to the Roman age. The Schlossberg and the Clock Tower. It takes but a short time to ascend and enjoy the beautiful views of Graz and its surroundings. The Clock Tower on top of the Schlossberg is a well-known landmark of the city. The Mausoleum. The vault is dominated by an impressive sarcophagus of red marble. The Kunsthaus Graz. This blue bubble of art was designed by the world-famous architects Peter Cook and Colin Fournier, and hovers elegantly and mysteriously over the right bank of the River Mur.
The Murinsel. Is it a boat or an island? It's function is to link the river and the city; a wonderful place to drink coffee or enjoy a cocktail. If you want to explore a lesser-known destination in Austria, this is your city, and this is how to uncover it all. The compact Historic Centre is easy to navigate, where this integration of varying designs and structures is melded together in a small space by a hill and a park. From townhouses painted with old murals to romantic courtyards, open baroque squares and winding cobblestoned streets; it is a living history walking tour, with green spaces and sweeping viewpoints.
The best views over Graz are from the Schlossberg. Herrengasse , which is the main thoroughfare of the city, and the adjacent main square, Graz Hauptplatz are at the very heart of the city and central to navigation. Herrengasse is lined with modern stores and bars, yet also with palaces, alleyways to grand squares and preserved historic buildings.
There is a historic centre walking tour that is run by Graz Tourist Information , which starts at its location on Herrengasse A Graz tour is one way to have an introduction to the history of the city while viewing the most revered facades, courtyards and romantic squares. Alternatively, pick up a map from the Tourist Office and follow the marked route. Statues, red roofs and pastel building hues of Graz Hauptplatz. Catch a performance of the Glockenspiel in Graz.
What you immediately notice about Graz is the centuries-old streets awash with an air of Italian charm that passes from the alfresco dining streets to avenues that lead you to the squares, archways and townhouse facades in earthly shades. The highlights of Graz include the impressive Italian Renaissance arcades of the Landhaus Courtyard, where today the Styrian regional parliament meets. Then move onto the stonemasonry masterpiece that is the dizzying double spiral staircase at the entrance to the Burg and the cluster of magnificent buildings that are the Cathedral and Mausoleum commissioned by Kaiser Ferdinand III and Kaiser Ferdinand II in Italian style.
Italian Renaissance arcades of the Landhaus Courtyard in Graz. Enjoying the dizzying double spiral staircase in Graz.
The Italian style Cathedral and Mausoleum in Graz. Sporgasse is one of my favourite streets that I walked the length of over and over again. The oldest courtyard in Graz city, located off Sporgasse. Bastions and an old gate remain, although people flock up here to stand next to the metre high Clock Tower, the traditional and most beloved symbol of Graz.
Connecting ground to fortress high is the steps of the Schlossbergstiege for those wanting to tread more of the timeline.
Modern art on the ground mixes with the old Schlossberg up hight in Graz. Get a better view of old and new Graz mixed when you climb the Schlossberg. The famous Clocktower on the Schlossberg, Graz. It is well worth a look inside for the ornate golden pillars that decorate the store itself.
However, the repurposing of urban design and the burgeoning urban culture creatively and artistically makes this alternative side to Graz a destination in its own right.
Start at Grieskai street , adjacent to the Mur River. It is the road that virtually splits Graz in two with the historical old town on one side and trendy new on the other.
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