Highlights in and around Graz

Hotspots for your tour through the capital of Styria

You’re ready to head out onto an exploration tour? Then you should visit the Old Town of the Styrian capital. Atop the Castle Hill, the most well-known landmark of the city is located: the Grazer Uhrturm (a unique clock tower). From there, you’ll have a breath-taking view of a number of other sights and attractions like the Graz Cathedral and the Kunsthaus art museum.

Want to shop at the green capital? The best location for this is in the heart of the city centre surrounding the Herrengasse or at the Annenstraße. But the markets at the Kaiser-Josef-Platz and Lendplatz squares are well worth a visit, too. You need a bad weather alternative? The most well-known shopping centres are the Shopping City Seiersberg and the Murpark.

The best locations in Graz for a family excursion

Arts and culture should not come up short during your stay either? Then, you should visit the children’s museum “Frida&Fred”. Different exhibitions as well as a laboratory and theatre to participate in are guaranteed to spark your children’s interest. The Next Liberty Graz offers theatre plays, theatre workshops and much more for its young audiences.

A trip to a fairytale land in the depths of the Castle Hill in Graz. A ride with the fairytale express leads you through the fairytale forest. A witch house and a robber’s cave are only two of many stops along the way. Always accompanied by quotes from famous fairytales, you and your loved ones are asked to actively participate. A special highlight – not just for fans of the Grimm Brothers.

A great alternative for all those who want to get out into nature: the WIKI Adventure Park. Located directly in the city and still right in the middle of a forest – look forward to an outdoor adventure at the Hilmteich in Graz. Master one of the seven courses with your family on a total of 8,000 square metres. A particular highlight is the black Flying Fox course with its aerial rope slides.

Coffee and cake taste best at a family café! The Martin Auer Familiencafé at the Tummelplatz square is a colourful café for people of all ages. The kids get to play and paint while Mum and Dad can enjoy some pastries or a hearty lunch. Convenient: the playroom of the Landesorganisation Kinderfreunde (national organisation “friends of children”) is right next door.

You’d like to get some more excursion tips for Graz and Styria? The staff at the Hotel Europa Graz **** will be happy to help! For further information, have a look at the blog of the Austria Trend Hotels and subscribe to our current newsletter.