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
© Graz Tourismus | Mias Photoart
Kunsthaus Graz – View of the Blue Alien exterior | © Graz Region | studio draussen
Landhaushof
© Graz Region | studio draussen
Graz Opera – View of the Classical Main Facade | © Graz Region | Harry Schiffer
Graz Clock Tower Panorama – Rooftop View over Graz | © Graz Region | 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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Die Flösserei | © Die Flösserei

Public Raft Rides on the Mur River

Graz
31 Jul. - 07 Sep. 2025
from 16:00 o'clock
Experience Graz from the water: enjoy a scenic raft ride on the Mur with Die Flößerei in the Graz Region.
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Streichergruppe in der Kirche | © Reiter Media

Kammer Music Festival 2025 – Musical Delights Between City & Countryside

Graz
23 Jul. - 27 Aug. 2025
from 19:30 o'clock
Chamber music in its finest form in the heart of Styria.
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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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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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Nena | © (c) Sarah Rechbauer.

Nena | Open Air am Karmeliterplatz

Graz
16 Aug. 2025
from 20:00 o'clock
Experience Nena live at the open-air concert at Karmeliterplatz in Graz – a highlight in the Graz region!
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Food Festival | © Food Festival

Food Festival Graz 2025

Graz
15 - 24 Aug. 2025
The Food Festival Graz 2024 takes place from August 15 to August 23, offering a week full of culinary highlights and...
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My vreemde Kind_Clara Montocchio | © (c) Theresa Pewal.

Kammer Musik Festival: My vreemde Kind

Graz
27 Aug. 2025
from 19:30 o'clock
Experience *"My Vreemde Kind"* on August 8, 2025, at 7:30 PM at Café Stockwerk Graz with South African singer Clara...
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Leslie Open 2024 - Cinema

Graz
11 - 30 Aug. 2025
from 20:30 o'clock
Outdoor cinema magic in the Graz Region: Lesliehof screenings start August 11 at 9:00 PM!
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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