The region of Graz throughout the seasons
365 days full of highlights: The region of Graz is worth visiting at any time of the year. Blooming flowers in spring, water fun in summer, hiking happiness in autumn or snow action in winter: Graz is an all-year destination!
Spring
The region of Graz in bloom
In spring, the flowers are in bloom and the local tourist attractions are buzzing with new energy. The perfect time to venture outdoors!
For instance, how about a nice picnic?
You don’t even have to pack the picnic hamper yourself. Instead, just order one from Gundis Laden in St. Radegund and enjoy it at one of the region’s best picnic spots, for instance: at Austrian Sculpture Park in Premstätten, at the Austrian Open-Air Museum in Stübing, at the vineyard of Genusstreffpunkt Höfer in Weinitzen, at one of the many parks of Graz, at an Alpine pasture in the west of the region (particularly recommended when the alpine roses are in bloom)
To ski or no to ski, that is the question
Nature awakens and days start to get longer. While you can still enjoy great sunshine skiing at Salzstiegl, or you can already go cycling in other parts of the province.
Cycling highlights in spring:
- a leisurely bike ride for e-bikers and sporty touring cyclists
- a season kick-off on the Mur Cycling Path
- a tour to the Lipizzanerheimat region or to the north of Graz
- a training ride at Schöckl Trail Area
- the crazy cross-biker “Stubalpen MTB Marathon“ in May
A star is born
At Piber stud farm, spring is the most exciting time of the year. That’s because the young Lipizzan horses are born in spring – about 40 black foals every year. Black? Yes, that’s right! The famous horses become lighter with age.
Did you know? Piber stud farm is listed as an Intangible Cultural World Heritage by UNESCO. At numerous events such as the Foal Experience Days or the Mother’s Day event, you get the chance to catch a first glimpse of the stars of tomorrow.
Water fun in the region of Graz
What would summer be without swimming, sunbathing and water sports? The region of Graz invites you to splash about at the many public pools, natural ponds, leisure centres and picturesque lakes.
A summer full of action
If you’re in the mood for an adrenaline rush, there are plenty of options in the Graz region. Discover the fun & action highlights of Styria!
• motor skills parks and high-rope courses
• trampoline parks
• summer tobogganing
• paragliding and hang-gliding
• Alpine pastures and young Lipizzan horses at Stubalm and Gleinalm
• children’s scavenger hunt with the OberGrazer Spürnasen
• yoga, forest bathing and Kneipping
• archery and shooting
• horseback riding
• bowling and tennis
The world’s a stage
Enjoy an entertaining summer full of culture! For instance, with the summer theatre at the beautiful courtyard of Piber Castle. In addition, numerous plays and performances take place at …
• Sensenwerk Deutschfeistritz scythe forge museum,
• Obervoitsberg castle ruins,
• Taggerhof in Kainbach near Graz,
• Frohnleiten town square
• and many of the region’s farms, parks, gardens, squares and courtyards.
Autumn
a flurry of colours in the region of Graz
Colourful autumn is a great time to get active outdoors – whether it’s with your bike or e-bike, on the region’s hiking trails or during a road trip along the Schilcher Wine Road.
„The meaning of travel is to arrive, the meaning of hiking is to be on the road.“
Hiking to scenic vantage points
The meaning of travel is to arrive, the meaning of hiking is to be on the road. At least, that’s what former President of the Federal Republic of Germany Theodor Heuss thought.
Hiking is an excellent opportunity to experience the autumnal colours of Styrian nature from up close while fuelling up on vitamin D3 and endorphins. Autumn hikes are not primarily about pushing your limits and conquering the highest summits. They are more about getting active out in the fresh air and about doing something beneficial for your body and mind.
Hiking highlights in autumn
for all those looking for a bit of a challenge
“Wanderbares Semriach”
hiking trails in OberGraz (e.g. the “four one-thousand-metre summits hike”)
Schöckl mountain in St. Radegund
Alpine pasture hikes in the Steirische Rucksackdörfer and Lipizzanerheimat regions
for all those who love water
spring trails in St. Radegund
Kesselfall gorge
Lurgrotte cave
water-themed trail in Übelbach
for fans of Sebastian Kneipp and Hildegard von Bingen
sebastian RELOADED® trail in Laßnitzhöhe
nature trail in Weinitzen
planets trail in Eggersdorf
