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Discover Graz

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Discover Graz

Highlights, attractions and travel tips Graz

Population
292.000
Main airport
GRZ
Best time to visit
May to September
Climate
Summer 25°C · Winter 1°C

About Graz

Graz is Austria's second city and one of its quiet pleasures — a university town whose entire Renaissance and Baroque centre is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The action starts at Hauptplatz square and climbs the Schlossberg, a wooded hill in the middle of town topped by a freestanding 28-metre Clock Tower (Uhrturm) from 1265, reachable by funicular, lift cut through the rock, or a zigzag of stairs. Across the river Mur, the friendly-blue blob of Kunsthaus Graz — the 'friendly alien' — anchors a thriving modern-architecture scene, with the Murinsel artificial island floating beside it. Don't miss the 17th-century Eggenberg Palace with its planetary symbolism, the Landeszeughaus armory (the largest historic arsenal in the world, with 32,000 weapons), and the cafe-and-Buschenschank culture that comes with being so close to the Styrian wine country.

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Universalmuseum Joanneum: 24-Hour Access

Access 19 museums in and around Graz over 24 hours

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Highlights of Graz

Famous sights and local favourites in Graz — many bookable with skip-the-line entry.

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    Universalmuseum Joanneum: 24-Hour Access

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  • Landeszeughaus: Entry Ticket

    Landeszeughaus: Entry Ticket

    Put boredom to the sword and explore the world's largest historical armory

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  • Natural History Museum Graz - JoanneumsviertelMuseum

    Natural History Museum Graz - Joanneumsviertel

    Interactive exhibits and displays that will take you on a journey through time

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  • Kunsthaus Graz: Entry Ticket

    Kunsthaus Graz: Entry Ticket

    Permanent and changing contemporary art in the city's coolest building

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  • Neue Gallerie Graz and Bruseum - Joanneumsviertel

    Neue Gallerie Graz and Bruseum - Joanneumsviertel

    The Neue Galerie collection is a shining example of public & private collection

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Travel tips for Graz

When is the best time to visit Graz?
May to September is generally the most popular window for visiting Graz. Summer temperatures average around 25°C, winters drop to about 1°C.
Do I need a visa to visit Graz?

It depends on your nationality. Run a quick check to see whether you need a Schengen visa, ETIAS, or can travel visa-free into Austria.

How do I get to Graz?
The main airport is Graz Airport (GRZ). Graz has 1 airport(s) within reach, with rail and road connections from across Austria and the rest of Europe.
How do I get around Graz?
Tram, Bus, Train

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