Graz, Austria

Graz

A red-roofed old town below a hill with a clock tower.

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  • 1 night
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Things to do

2 days in Graz

Day 1

  1. MorningWalk or take the lift up the Schlossberg to the clock tower.
  2. AfternoonVisit the Kunsthaus, the 'friendly alien', and the Murinsel island in the river.
  3. EveningHave dinner in the old-town lanes around the Hauptplatz.

Day 2

Drive the Styrian wine road in the south, nicknamed Styrian Tuscany.

What to eat

Anything with pumpkin seed oil, a Styrian speciality.

Local tips

Make the most of Graz

Beat the crowds

Graz is relaxed. The Schlossberg is busiest on weekend afternoons.

Best photo spot

The red rooftops from the Schlossberg, and the clock tower.

Getting there

Trains from Vienna take about 2.5 hours. Trams run through the centre.

Don't miss nearby

The South Styrian wine road, with vineyards on rolling hills, about 45 minutes away.

Good to know

Take the lift inside the Schlossberg or the funicular up. The Kunsthaus, nicknamed the friendly alien, is a modern landmark.

Secret spots

1 secret spot near Graz

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Plan your visit

Getting to Graz

Getting there

  • Graz Airport (GRZ)9 km away
  • Klagenfurt Airport (KLU)95 km away
  • Ljubljana135 km away
  • Vienna145 km away

The centre is best explored on foot. Distances are in a straight line.

At a glance

Best timeAll year
TypeCity
Good forOld towns & architecture, Food
Getting thereCar or public transport
Stay1 night
CountryAustria

Questions

Graz: good to know

Is Graz worth visiting?

Yes, especially if you like historic old towns and food. A red-roofed old town below a hill with a clock tower.

How many days do you need in Graz?

Plan 1 night. Our free 2-day plan above shows how to spend your time.

When is the best time to visit Graz?

You can visit all year. Graz is relaxed. The Schlossberg is busiest on weekend afternoons.

How do you get to Graz?

The nearest airport is Graz Airport (GRZ), about 9 km away. Trains from Vienna take about 2.5 hours. Trams run through the centre.

What is there to see near Graz?

Nearby hidden places include Lake Bled (128 km), Vintgar Gorge (128 km) and Škofja Loka (133 km).

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