About Graz - Culture, History & Character
German with Austrian/Styrian dialect. English is widely spoken in university areas and tourist sites due to large student population.
Explore the fascinating past of Graz and discover how it has developed over the centuries.
Graz was first mentioned in 1128, developing around a castle on the Schlossberg hill. The name comes from the Slavic word 'gradec', meaning 'small castle'.
During the Renaissance, Graz became the residence of Austrian archdukes and a major cultural center. The old town's magnificent architecture dates largely from this period, when the city flourished as a center of learning and culture.
Graz was designated European Capital of Culture in 2003 and became a UNESCO Creative City of Design in 2011. Today it's known for its innovative architecture, strong university presence, and excellent culinary scene.
The historical timeline shows the key moments that have defined the development of Graz through the centuries.
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the city is segura for tourists and residents, with bajos índices of criminalidad.
the city is segura for tourists and residents, with bajos índices of criminalidad.
El old town and muchas zonas of Graz are very caminables, ideales for explorar a pie.
El old town and muchas zonas of Graz are very caminables, ideales for explorar a pie.
Graz cuenta with un sistema eficiente of public transport que incluye tranvías and autobuses.
Graz cuenta with un sistema eficiente of public transport que incluye tranvías and autobuses.
An expensive destination: lodging and nightlife add up; use public transport and set menus.
An expensive destination: lodging and nightlife add up; use public transport and set menus.
La nightlife is animada gracias a la población estudiantil, with bares, pubs and cultural events.
La nightlife is animada gracias a la población estudiantil, with bares, pubs and cultural events.
Graz has una vibrante escena cultural with museums, teatros and festivales que reflejan su rica historia and modernidad.
Graz has una vibrante escena cultural with museums, teatros and festivales que reflejan su rica historia and modernidad.
Graz offers una gastronomy variada que combines platos tradicionales austriacos with options internacionales.
Graz offers una gastronomy variada que combines platos tradicionales austriacos with options internacionales.
Graz offers buenas options of compras, from boutiques local until centros comerciales modern.
Graz offers buenas options of compras, from boutiques local until centros comerciales modern.
El climate continental offers estaciones bien definidas, with veranos agradables e inviernos fríos.
El climate continental offers estaciones bien definidas, with veranos agradables e inviernos fríos.
Graz is accesible and acogedora for turistas, with buena señalización and servicios of información.
Graz is accesible and acogedora for turistas, with buena señalización and servicios of información.
The city is family-friendly, with parks, museums and activities for children.
The city is family-friendly, with parks, museums and activities for children.
Graz is moderadamente amigable with la comunidad LGBTQ+, with algunos espacios and eventos inclusivos.
Graz is moderadamente amigable with la comunidad LGBTQ+, with algunos espacios and eventos inclusivos.
Los habitantes of Graz are generalmente amables and acogedores with visitantes and students.
Los habitantes of Graz are generalmente amables and acogedores with visitantes and students.
the city combines belleza urbana with nature, especially a orillas of the river Mur and in sus colinas.
the city combines belleza urbana with nature, especially a orillas of the river Mur and in sus colinas.
the city stands out for su mezcla armoniosa of historic architecture and modern, with edificios emblemáticos such as el Kunsthaus and el Schlossberg.
the city stands out for su mezcla armoniosa of historic architecture and modern, with edificios emblemáticos such as el Kunsthaus and el Schlossberg.
Graz posee un importante legado historic reflejado in su old town and monumentos emblemáticos.
Graz posee un importante legado historic reflejado in su old town and monumentos emblemáticos.
the city cuenta with abundantes zonas verdes que representan cerca of the 40% of su superficie.
the city cuenta with abundantes zonas verdes que representan cerca of the 40% of su superficie.
the city is limpia and bien mantenida, with un buen sistema of gestión of residuos.
the city is limpia and bien mantenida, with un buen sistema of gestión of residuos.
La escena startup está in crecimiento, apoyada by universidades and centros of innovación.
La escena startup está in crecimiento, apoyada by universidades and centros of innovación.
Graz offers buenas infraestructuras for nómadas digitales, although with menos options que grandes capitales.
Graz offers buenas infraestructuras for nómadas digitales, although with menos options que grandes capitales.
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Descubre las mejores épocas para visitar Graz y qué esperar durante todo el año.
El climate continental offers estaciones bien definidas, with veranos agradables e inviernos fríos.
Warm and sunny summers.
Inviernos with ambiente pintoresco
Winters can be cold and wet
Frequent rains in autumn
Generally mild climate protected by surrounding hills.
Summer can have occasional thunderstorms.
Pleasant with blooming parks and mild temperatures. Great time for exploring the city and surrounding wine regions.
Warmest period with long days perfect for outdoor dining, festivals, and exploring. Peak tourist season.
Beautiful season with golden colors and harvest time in wine regions. Fewer crowds and pleasant temperatures.
Cold with occasional snow, but cozy atmosphere with Christmas markets and indoor cultural activities.
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Daily spending per person
More affordable than Vienna or Salzburg, offering excellent value for accommodation, dining, and entertainment. Student population helps keep prices reasonable.
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Explore the most fascinating places this city has to offer
UNESCO World Heritage site featuring the best-preserved city center in Central Europe with Renaissance and Baroque architecture.
Futuristic contemporary art museum nicknamed 'the friendly alien' for its biomorphic architecture designed by Peter Cook.
Artificial floating island in the Mur River designed by Vito Acconci, featuring a cafe and amphitheater with unique architecture.
Magnificent baroque palace with beautiful state rooms, extensive gardens, and important art collections, UNESCO World Heritage site.
Beautiful Gothic cathedral featuring unique frescoes and the famous 'Gottscheer Plague' relief on the exterior wall.
Artificial floating island in the Mur River designed by Vito Acconci, featuring a cafe and amphitheater with unique architecture.
Beautiful Renaissance building housing the Styrian parliament, featuring an impressive arcaded courtyard and architectural harmony.
World's largest historic arsenal with over 32,000 pieces of armor and weapons from the 15th-18th centuries, virtually unchanged since 1749.
Beautiful neo-baroque opera house hosting excellent opera, operetta, and ballet performances with superb acoustics.
Historic monastery with beautiful Gothic church featuring impressive vaulted ceilings and peaceful cloisters.
Herrengasse and Sporgasse are las calles more emblemáticas of the old town, donde se mezcla el pasado historic with la vida modern. are ideales for pasear and descubrir tiendas and cafés tradicionales.
Beautiful Renaissance building housing the Styrian parliament, featuring an impressive arcaded courtyard and architectural harmony.
Las ruinas of la Fortaleza of Gösting se encuentran in una colina cercana a Graz. Ofrecen un recorrido historic and views panoramic, siendo un lugar ideal for los amantes of la historia and la nature.
El Teatro of la Ópera of Graz is un centro cultural destacado que offers producciones of ópera, ballet and conciertos. Su architecture and programación artística atraen a visitantes and local.
La Armería of Estiria is el museo of armas more grande of the mundo que conserva colecciones originales of armaduras and armas of the siglo XVII. is un testimonio único of la historia militar of la región.
La Isla Mur is un proyecto arquitectónico modern que combines una isla and un puente sobre el river Mur. offers espacios cultural, cafés and un anfiteatro, integrando nature and diseño contemporary.
La Panadería Real Edegger-Tax is una institución tradicional in Graz que hornea recetas centenarias. is un lugar emblemático for probar la gastronomy local and conocer la historia culinaria of the city.
El ascensor of the Schlossberg is un medium cómodo and rápido for subir a la colina Schlossberg. offers una experiencia única al atravesar el interior of la montaña, facilitando el acceso a las views and atracciones.
El Teatro of the city of Graz offers una variada programación of obras teatrales, conciertos and cultural events. is un punto of encuentro for la vida artística local.
Discover fascinating destinations near Graz perfect for day getaways
Recorrido a pie of 2-3 hours by las principales iglesias, plazas and monumentos historic of Graz, incluyendo la church franciscana, la Hauptplatz, la Armería of Estiria and la Torre of the Reloj in Schlossberg.
Explora los encantadores villages and landscapes naturales que rodean Graz, such as Gratkorn, Frohnleiten and las colinas of the oeste of Estiria, ideales for senderismo, ciclismo and descubrir la cultura local.
Excursión of un day for conocer el imponente Castle of Riegersburg and la famosa escuela of caballos Lipizzaner, combinando historia, cultura ecuestre and landscapes estirios.
Curso introductorio of kayak in el river Mur with guía experto, ideal for families and principiantes que quieran experimentar Graz from una perspectiva acuática.
Subida in funicular a la colina Schlossberg for disfrutar of un picnic with views panoramic of Graz, acompañado of delicias local and la historia of the lugar.
Discover the unique character and charm of each city district.
Ambiente creativo and cultural alternativo with galerías of art, tiendas boutique and bares with encanto.
mix of historic architecture and contemporary, with una atmósfera renovada and modern.
Zona peatonal with calles estrechas, plazas encantadoras and architecture Baroque e italiana clásica.
Discover the best experiences and activities for each time of year
Durante el winter, Graz se llena of mercados navideños donde se pueden disfrutar artesanías tradicionales, comidas típicas estirias and un ambiente festivo with luces and música in vivo.
En spring, los parks and jardines of Graz florecen with eventos dedicados a la horticultura, exposiciones florales and actividades al aire libre for toda la familia.
Durante el summer, Schlossberg offers conciertos al aire libre, picnics and actividades cultural with views panoramic of the city, creando un ambiente vibrante and festivo.
El autumn in Graz se celebra with festivales dedicados a la cosecha, donde se degustan wines local, productos frescos and platos tradicionales of Estiria in un entorno festivo.
Experience the vibrant culture and traditions of this city through its unique festivals
Evento anual que reúne a músicos of jazz internacionales and local in diversos escenarios of the city, ofreciendo conciertos and talleres for amantes of the jazz.
Una night cultural donde museums, galerías and espacios públicos abren until tarde with exposiciones, performances and actividades artísticas gratuitas.
Festival of cine austriaco que presenta estrenos, retrospectivas and encuentros with cineastas, promoviendo la cultura cinematográfica local and nacional.
Festival of música clásica and Baroque que se celebra in diferentes lugares historic of Graz and Estiria, with conciertos of high quality and artistas reconocidos.
Tradicional market navideño in la Hauptplatz with puestos of artesanía, gastronomy típica and actividades for toda la familia in un ambiente festivo.
Essential advice and local insights to make your trip memorable and safe
Keep personal items safe
Aunque Graz is a city segura, is recomendable cuidar las pertenencias in zonas concurridas for evitar pequeños robos.
Avoid poorly lit areas at night
Al igual que in cualquier city, is mejor evitar calles poco transitadas or mal iluminadas durante la night.
Try local food
No dejes of degustar platos típicos of Estiria and Austria, such as el Käferbohnen (frijoles with vinagreta) and el Backhendl (pollo frito).
Visit gastronomic markets
Los mercados in la Square Mayor ofrecen productos frescos and especialidades local ideales for probar sabores auténticos.
Moverse in bicicleta
Graz is a city very amigable for bicicletas, with muchas rutas and alquileres disponibles.
Use of public transportation
El sistema of tranvías and autobuses is eficiente for desplazarse by toda the city.
Greet with a handshake
It is customary and respectful to greet someone with a handshake.
Respetar horarios and normas
Los austriacos valoran la puntualidad and el respeto by las normas, especially in transport and lugares públicos.
Smoking prohibited in closed places
Smoking is prohibited inside restaurants, bars and public transport.
Alcohol consumption on public roads
El consumo of alcohol in la vía pública está regulado and puede estar prohibido in ciertas áreas.
Acceso a servicios médicos
Graz cuenta with buenos servicios médicos; se recomienda llevar seguro of viaje.
Safe drinking water
El agua of the grifo is potable and of buena calidad in toda the city.
Visit the Botanical Garden
Un lugar poco conocido donde puedes explorar cuatro climas diferentes and disfrutar of visitas guiadas gratuitas.
Explorar el Kunsthaus Graz
Edificio futurista conocido such as el 'Alien amistoso', ideal for amantes of the art modern and diseño.
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