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.

„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

Sound cloud in the Landhaus courtyard | © ORF-Schoettl

ORF Steiermark Klangwolke "From the new world"

Graz
11 Jul. 2025
from 20:45 o'clock
Experience the sound cloud in the Landhaushof – a free outdoor sound spectacle in Graz, Styria, with the Graz region.
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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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Cabriobus

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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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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Kammer Music Festival 2025 – Musical Delights Between City & Countryside

Graz
23 Jul. - 27 Aug. 2025
from 19:30 o'clock
The spectrum of the most intimate form of music-making - chamber music - ranges from classical string quartets to...
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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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La Strada

Graz
25 Jul. - 02 Aug. 2025
International artists, performers and musicians present their skills at various places and locations in Graz and the...
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Organist Olivier Latry | © Olivier Latry

Organ concerts in Graz

Graz
03 - 31 Aug. 2025
from 19:30 o'clock
Enjoy stunning organ music every Sunday in August – in the heart of the Graz Region.
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Tausendsassa | © (c) Vicki Dimai, kubiza.at

Kammer Musik Festival: Tausendsassa

Graz
06 Aug. 2025
from 19:30 o'clock
Experience *"Tausendsassa"* on August 6, 2025, at 7:30 PM at the Energie Steiermark E-Office Graz with pianist Andreas...
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Wilder Wuchs_Sinad Ma'ala Quartett | © (c) Reithofer Media

Kammer Musik Festival: Wilder Wuchs

Graz
07 Aug. 2025
from 19:30 o'clock
Experience the concert "Wilder Wuchs" with the Sinad Ma'ala Quartet on August 7, 2025, at 7:30 PM at Café Stockwerk...
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RaphaelWressnig_optionalpresspic | © (c) Wressnig

Murszene 2025

Graz
24 Jul. - 09 Aug. 2025
from 20:00 o'clock
MUR-Scene-GRAZ "World music with a focus on jazz" at Mariahilferplatz in Graz
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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: