See what the experts are saying about Graz. Get expert advice on how to get there what to see and more.
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Introduction
Graz was founded at the spot where the river Mur (see also Murradweg) flows into a wide plain, after flowing down from a hilly, narrow region. The city's past and present development was significantly influenced by the area's existing geol... Continue reading »
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History
Graz's overall appearance as a city offers numerous ways to discover its history, which has included times of splendor and expansion as well as times of difficulty and stagnation. One of the main features in the development of the city is... Continue reading »
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Where to stay
Graz's inner city is an ever present architectural reminder of the past- and the status of World Cultural Heritage by the UNESCO stands as a testimony for that. Be it for the landmark Schlossberg with the famous Uhrturm on it, or for the pict... Continue reading »
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Eat drink
"Where should I go to eat, what food will I like and what do the locals prefer?" All to often, tourist's questions are left unanswered and as a result, they end up in a tourist trap! Here is a short overview of what Graz can offer the taste b... Continue reading »
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Entertainment
Graz has been a meeting point for culture in all its shapes and sizes for a long, long time. Whatever it is that you like, from literature to music, from fine art to festivals, you will find something to keep you entertained in Graz. The... Continue reading »
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Tours
The Steiermark region, which is also known as "The Green Heart of Austria" is a wonderful place. The area around Graz offers countless opportunities for sightseeing, as well as areas of natural beauty. What follows are just a few suggestions... Continue reading »
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Getting there
Getting There: By Air: The Graz Airport (GRZ) (http://www.flughafen-graz.at/) provides service for Graz and houses the following airlines: Austria Airlines (+43 316 5 1789; http://www.aua.com/at/deu) Austrian Arrows (+43 316 24 31 0... Continue reading »
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Fun facts
Graz State/Province: Styria Country: Austria Graz by the Numbers: Population: 250,000 Elevation: 1109 feet Average Annual Precipitation: 34.4 inches Average Jan. Temperature: 31 degrees F Average July Temperature: 67 degrees F Quic... Continue reading »
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Introduction
200km (124 miles) SW of Vienna; 138km (86 miles) NE of Klagenfurt; 285km (177 miles) SE of Salzburg Graz, Styria's capital, blends modern life and historical architecture. The city's legacy dates from prehistoric times, when its location a... Continue reading »
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Planning a trip
Getting There By Plane -- Austrian Airlines (tel. 05176/67200) offers daily flights from Vienna to Thalerhof International Airport (tel. 0316/2902; www.flughafen-graz.at), 18km (11 miles) south of Graz. Tyrolean Air and Lufthansa also serve... Continue reading »
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Fast facts
Babysitters -- Most hotels will set up visitors with a qualified babysitter, or call UNIKID, Maxmellallee 11 (tel. 0316/3801064). Currency Exchange -- The best rates are offered at the main post office . Dentists & Doctors -- Your hotel... Continue reading »
Graz Travel Experiences
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Day 2_Graz
We started our second day in Graz, which was amazingly beautiful. I would like to go back someday. The weather was nice and s... Continue reading »
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Salsa Dancing, a Columbian named Carlitos, Modern...
So I'm still in Graz, but this travel blog somehow doesn't let me do multiple entries for one city, so I decided to create a new one.&nbs... Continue reading »
Popular Graz Hotels
- Hotel Gollner
- The Weitzer
- Stoiser's Hotel Garni
- Harry's Hotel Home
- Schlossberg Hotel
- Romantik Parkhotel Graz
- Academia
- Day Spa Hotel Teuschler Garni
- Zum Dom
- Best Western Hotel Pfeifer Kirchenwirt
