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Graz is Austria's second-largest city and the capital of the southeastern state of Styria. Its old town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, recognised as one of the best-preserved medieval city centres in Central Europe. The highlight is the iconic clock tower on Schlossberg hill, set against the contemporary Kunsthaus art building that locals call the 'Friendly Alien.' Graz is also a lively university city and is known as Austria's culinary capital.
Why stay in Graz
Schlossberg hill and the clock tower
The 29-metre Uhrturm clock tower stands on a hill in the city centre — climb the 260 steps or take the funicular up for views over the red-roofed old town.
Kunsthaus, the Friendly Alien
A blue, blob-shaped contemporary art building that 'landed' beside the River Mur in 2003, contrasting strikingly with the old town.
World Heritage old town
A complete medieval city centre with the main square, a Renaissance-style town hall, and the largest historic armoury in the world.
Eggenberg Palace
A Baroque palace designed around the calendar, with 365 rooms and 365 windows, surrounded by lovely gardens roamed by peacocks.
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Local dishes to try in Graz
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Pumpkin seed oil
Kürbiskernöl, the dark-green signature oil of Styria, drizzled over salads or ice cream — a famed regional gift.
📍 Markets and restaurants - 2🍗
Styrian fried chicken
Backhendl, crispy breaded fried chicken Styrian-style, served with a potato salad dressed in pumpkin seed oil.
📍 Traditional eateries - 3🥗
Graz morning market
A farmers' market selling fresh Styrian vegetables, cheese, and local produce — a lively spot to taste and buy gifts.
📍 Kaiser-Josef Platz - 4🍷
South Styrian wine
Quality white wines from the nearby South Styrian Wine Road, especially a distinctively fresh Sauvignon Blanc.
📍 Wine bars
- 1🕰️
Schlossberg Clock Tower
Graz's symbolic clock tower on the hill in the city centre, with its hour and minute hands reversed in size — the finest viewpoint over the old town.
📍 City centre - 2🛸
Kunsthaus Graz
A futuristic blue biomorphic contemporary art museum whose skin is a giant light display, contrasting distinctively with the old town.
📍 By the River Mur - 3🌳
Murinsel
A floating steel-and-glass shell-shaped island linking the two banks, with a cafe and an amphitheatre out in the middle of the river to relax in.
📍 River Mur - 4🏰
Eggenberg Palace
A World Heritage Baroque palace designed around the cosmos and the calendar, with a Hall of the Planets and a park where peacocks roam.
📍 West of the city - 5🛡️
Styrian Armoury (Landeszeughaus)
The largest historic armoury in the world, displaying over 30,000 pieces of armour, swords, and guns in its original building.
📍 Main square
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★ 8.6ValueHotel Daniel Graz
#6 Minimalist design hotel · Vespa rental on site
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#4 train-station 4-star · 300 m from Graz Hauptbahnhof
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🚆 Getting around Graz
Trams in the city
The tram network covers the whole city, the old-town core is a free-ride zone, and it conveniently links the train station to the main square.
Walk the old town
The World Heritage quarter is compact — the main square, clock tower, and river island are all within easy walking distance.
Funicular and hill lift
Reach the top of Schlossberg by either the Schlossbergbahn funicular or the lift inside the rock tunnel, saving you the climb up the stairs.
Train from Vienna
A direct train from Vienna takes about 2.5 hours, and Graz Hauptbahnhof connects to the old town by tram.
Where to go next near Graz
ViennaOne of Europe's most opulent imperial capitals, birthplace of the waltz, home of the Habsburgs and World Heritage coffee-house culture.
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SalzburgA World Heritage Baroque city by the Alps, birthplace of Mozart and filming location of The Sound of Music, with a hilltop fortress.
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InnsbruckA city in the embrace of Tyrol's snowy mountains, blending a medieval old town and the Golden Roof with Olympic-level ski slopes right by town.
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HallstattA lakeside village in the Alps ranked among the world's most beautiful, with the oldest salt mine and the celebrated view of timber houses reflected in the water.
See this city's guide →Frequently asked — where to stay in Graz
How many days do I need in Graz?+
One to two days is about right — enough to see the old town, climb the clock tower on Schlossberg, visit the Kunsthaus, and walk the market. Add half a day if you want to visit Eggenberg Palace.
Is Graz worth visiting compared to Vienna?+
Very much so, and it's less crowded. It has the charm of a World Heritage old town blended with contemporary design, ideal for those who love walking, art, and food.
Why is Graz called the culinary capital?+
Because it lies in Styria, a region rich in ingredients — pumpkin seed oil, wine, and farm produce — with plenty of farmers' markets and quality local restaurants.
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