Graz Clock Tower – Close-up with Old Town View | © Graz Region | studio draussen Graz Clock Tower – Close-up with Old Town View | © Graz Region | studio draussen
Graz at a glance

Sehenswertes in Graz

Graz, the capital of Styria, has plenty to offer. To make sure you don’t miss out on anything important, here’s a quick overview of the top sights. That way, you won’t miss a thing!

Hiking in nature or strolling through the city, cycling or swimming, visiting museums or stopping by a mountain hut – the Graz Region has a lot to offer. But one thing you should definitely include in your trip to beautiful Styria is a visit to the capital city, Graz.

Sights at a glance

Top sights in Graz

Graz, the city on the Mur, has a unique charm that both locals and visitors love. Here, historical buildings from various eras blend with modern shops and cozy street cafés. This fusion reflects the over 900-year history and rich culture of Austria’s second-largest city.

© Harry Schiffer Photodesign | Harry Schiffer
Schlossberg Uhrturm | © Region Graz | studio draussen
Mausoleum
Schloss Eggenberg | © Graz Tourismus | Mias Photoart
Kunsthaus Graz – Blick auf das Blue Alien von außen | © Region Graz | studio draussen
Landhaushof
Graz | © Region Graz | studio draussen
Oper Graz – Blick auf die klassizistische Hauptfassade | © Region Graz | Harry Schiffer
Panorama vom Uhrturm – Aussicht über Graz | © Region Graz | studio draussen
„Knapp 60.000 Studierende an vier Universitäten und zwei Fachhochschulen machen Graz zu einer echten Universitätsstadt.“

additional sights in graz

A special highlight in Graz is the many hidden gems that are often tucked away from the well-known tourist hotspots. These little treasures can be found throughout the winding alleys of the Old Town, just waiting to be discovered. Whether you explore them on your own or join a guided tour – it’s definitely worth it!

Veranstaltungskalender der Erlebnisregion Graz

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GRAWE Grazathlon - Beat the City

Graz
20 - 21 Jun. 2025
from 16:00 o'clock
Sporty sightseeing at the GRAWE Grazathlon! In 2025, the toughest sightseeing tour in the world will once again take...
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Radfahren Murradweg | © Region Graz - Tom Lamm

Tour de Mur

Graz
19 - 24 Jun. 2025
from 08:00 o'clock
The Tour de Mur 2025 is a 3-day cycle tour along the Mur Cycle Path from St. Michael im Lungau in Salzburg, across...
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springfestival graz

Graz
18 - 22 Jun. 2025
The springfestival transforms the whole of Graz into a vibrant centre for electronic art and music.
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Jedermann reloaded 2.0

Graz
25 Jun. 2025
from 20:00 o'clock
Everyman, the Rock Star Philipp Hochmair slips into all the roles in this play and turns Hugo von Hofmannsthal's...
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Concert of the century by Musikverein Liebenau

Graz
28 Jun. 2025
from 20:00 o'clock
Concert of the century - the Liebenau Music Association celebrates its 100th anniversary on the Kasematten stage in Graz
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Graz Riverdays 2025

Graz
20 - 29 Jun. 2025
Experience Graz Riverdays with exciting participatory activities and sports events like SUP yoga, dragon boating, and...
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Enjoyment with the convertible bus

Graz
04 Mai. - 19 Okt. 2025
from 13:00 o'clock
Culinary city tour by convertible bus with several culinary stops
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Sido | © (c)Vitali Gelwich

25 Jahre Sido - Die Jubiläumstour

Graz
08 - 09 Jul. 2025
from 19:00 o'clock
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vokal total | © Stefan Lozar

vokal.total 2025

Graz
15 - 19 Jul. 2025
Experience vokal.total 2025 in Graz, the vibrant hub for the international A Cappella scene, featuring top-tier...
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styriarte-Stainz-Jordi Savall-sfo-asc | © Nikola Milatovic

styriarte 2025

Graz
19 Jun. - 20 Jul. 2025
How exciting, how diverse, how beautiful are the spaces that Graz and Styria have to offer for sonorous experiences....
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Alt aber anders_Quadriga Consort | © (c) Leonie Trefflinge

Kammer Musik Festival: Alt aber anders

Graz
23 Jul. 2025
from 19:30 o'clock
Experience the concert *"Alt aber anders"* on July 23, 2025, at 7:30 PM at the Schloßbergbühne Kasematten in Graz –...
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Italien für einen Abend | © (c) Monarca Studios, Ulrich Gruchmann-Bernau, Silvio Rether.j

Kammer Musik Festival: Italien für einen Abend

Graz
27 Jul. 2025
from 19:30 o'clock
Experience *"Italy for an Evening"* on July 27, 2025, at 7:30 PM at the Kultursalon Graz with mezzo-soprano Christina...
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GRAZ region

Head off - vacation on!
Laugh, eat and experience together. Here you can find even more inspiration for a stay in Graz Region:

Brochures of the Graz Region
lake Thalersee
On the way with the Bim in the old town of Graz