Austria’s second city, whose red-roofed old town and baroque Schloss Eggenberg are together a UNESCO World Heritage Site; the Schlossberg hill gives views over the rooftops, and as Austria’s “Capital of Delight” it is famed for Styrian food like pumpkin-seed oil.
Harvest time — pair the city with the South Styrian wine country. source
Weather: May–October is best, with autumn trips to the South Styrian wine country; Christmas markets run late November–December. source
Times to avoid: Visitors under 19 enter Joanneum museums, including Schloss Eggenberg, free. source
Weather varies from year to year; check the forecast before you go.
Don't miss in Graz
Schloss Eggenberg A baroque palace and park with archaeology and old-masters galleries. source
Schlossberg The clock-tower hill in the city centre, overlooking the red roofs. source
Pumpkin-seed oil Styria’s dark-green pumpkin-seed oil, drizzled on salads and soups. source
Where to stay in Graz
Old Town (Innere Stadt)
A walk to the main square, the Schlossberg and restaurants.
Lend district
The lively area west of the Mur, home to the Kunsthaus.
What to eat in Graz
Backhendl — Styrian breaded fried chicken
Pumpkin-Seed Oil Salad — Salads dressed with Styrian pumpkin-seed oil
Brettljause — Styrian platter of cured meats and cheese on a wooden board
Graz tips and things to watch out for
Graz travel tips
Graz Airport is inside the city fare zone (101), so a city hourly ticket works: take S-Bahn S1 from the Hauptbahnhof, or tram 5 then bus 630. source
Good to know in Austria
Shop opening on Sundays and public holidays is restricted in Austria, with exceptions such as some station and airport shops; check local hours. source
Tipping for good service is customary in restaurants; check whether it is already included in the bill. source
Watch out for in Austria
Vienna public transport has no ticket barriers, but tickets are inspected; keep a valid ticket until your destination. source
In Vienna, keep to pedestrian paths and watch for dedicated cycle lanes. source
General advice for the whole country. Check official government travel advice for entry rules and safety before you go.
Restaurant prices for Graz are still being collected. The estimate also uses some official meal and transit prices checked in other cities in Austria.
Graz attraction & theme park tickets
Official sellers’ prices for one adult admission. Select attractions in the calculator to add them to your budget.
Schloss Eggenberg combined ticket (Adult): €11.00 ~ €13.00