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
© Graz Region | 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
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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Kutsche_002 | © (c)Universalmuseum JoanneumJ.J. Kucek

Steiermark Schau 2025 "Ambition & Illusion"

Graz
26 Apr. - 02 Nov. 2025
from 10:00 o'clock
Experience the STEIERMARK SCHAU 2025 in Schloss Eggenberg, Styria, in the Graz Region
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Congress Graz Stefaniensaal | © ©Illemann

Anniversary Concert – 75 Years of Graz Philharmonic & 140 Years of Stefaniensaal

Graz
03 - 04 Nov. 2025
from 19:30 o'clock
Celebrate with the Graz Philharmonic at Stefaniensaal – 75 & 140 years of music in the Graz Region.
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Junker bottles with panterole JUNKER | © Wein Steiermark-fotokuchl

Junker tasting 2024

Graz
05 Nov. 2025
from 17:00 o'clock
Traditionally, the Styrian Junker has its big kick-off on the Wednesday before Martini, which is celebrated with the...
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Eiskunstläuferin | © gepapictures

ICECHALLENGE 2025

Graz
05 - 09 Nov. 2025
The Icechallenge brings figure skating stars from all over the world to the Graz Region!
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Alexander Huber doing a handstand in Yosemite National Park | © Max Reichel

Mountainfilm Graz

Graz
11 - 15 Nov. 2025
Mountainfilm Graz brings great mountain cinema to the center of the Styrian capital Graz!
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Eiskrippe_2024 | © (c) Region Graz - Harry Schiffer

The ice nativity scene

Graz
29 Nov. - 02 Dez. 2025
from 08:00 o'clock
The magical attraction during Advent!
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Aufsteirern-Advent am Schlossberg | © ivents - Erwin Scheriau

“Aufsteirern”-Christmas market on Schlossberg hill

Graz
21 Nov. - 22 Dez. 2025
from 12:00 o'clock
Above the rooftops of Graz, visitors can find culinary products and beautiful handicrafts from Styria over five...
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Silvester-Spektakel am Grazer Hauptplatz | © Graz Tourismus - Harry Schiffer

New Year's Eve spectacle in Graz

Graz
31 Dez. 2025
from 17:30 o'clock
The highlight at the end of the year!
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Stefaniensaal | © Robert Illemann

Musikverein Graz

Graz
01 Jan. - 31 Dez. 2025
from 20:00 o'clock
Experience top-class concerts at the Musikverein Graz in the Graz Region and enjoy classical music at its finest in...
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Artistengruppe | © Andy Phillipson

Cirque Noël - Zirkusgeschichten aus Graz

Graz
20 Dez. - 11 Jan. 2026
from 19:00 o'clock
Cirque Noël brings artistry with depth to Graz – a feast for the senses for young and old.
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Opera revue ballet interlude | © Mafija Kanizaj

Opernredoute

Graz
31 Jan. - 01 Feb. 2026
from 21:00 o'clock
Where the curtain usually rises night after night for great operas, musicals or ballet productions, where great...
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Buntes Treiben in der Winterwelt | © Simon Kuro

Graz Winter World

Graz
15 Nov. - 01 Feb. 2026
from 09:00 o'clock
Ice skating magic and winter delights at the foot of the castle mountain
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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