Sights

Augarten

The popular park by the Mur south of the center – featuring playgrounds, lawns, Augartenbucht, and direct access to the Murradweg.

Botanischer Garten

The Botanical Garden of the University of Graz combines historical collections with spectacular greenhouses designed by Volker Giencke.

Grazer Stadtpark

The green lung of the city: The Stadtpark connects the Altstadt and Universitätsviertel with old avenues, fountains, and meadows.

Stadtstrand Graz

Directly on the Mur, a short distance south of the city center, lies one of those places where many Graz residents suddenly pretend to be on vacation in the summer: the Stadtstrand Graz.

Basilika Mariatrost

The baroque pilgrimage church on the Purberg rises prominently visible above the northeastern part of Graz – accessible via the Angelusstiege with 216 steps.

Franziskanerkirche

The oldest monastery in Graz on the banks of the Mur: The Franciscan Church with its distinctive tower has shaped the cityscape since the 13th century.

Gemaltes Haus

The Herzogshof building in Herrengasse is covered all over with frescoes of Greek-Roman gods.

Glockenturm „Liesl“

The octagonal bell tower on the Schlossberg houses the "Liesl," the third largest bell in Styria, weighing over four tons.

Grazer Burg mit Doppelwendeltreppe

The Gothic double spiral staircase from 1499 in the Grazer Burg is considered an architectural masterpiece – the "reconciling staircase."

Grazer Dom

The late Gothic Cathedral of St. Aegidius was the court church of Emperor Friedrich III and houses precious art treasures.

Grazer Glockenspiel

Three times a day, the wooden traditional couple in the gable at Glockenspielplatz turns to the 24 bells.

Grazer Uhrturm

The landmark of Graz on the Schlossberg – visible from almost everywhere in the old town with its famous swapped hands.

Herrengasse

The grand avenue of the Graz old town connects Hauptplatz and Jakominiplatz – lined with palaces and baroque facades.

Herz-Jesu-Kirche

The neo-Gothic Herz-Jesu-Kirche has the third highest church tower in Austria, measuring 109.6 meters.

Joanneumsviertel

The underground-connected Museumsquartier brings together Neue Galerie, Naturkundemuseum, and Landesbibliothek.

Kalvarienberg

The baroque Kalvarienberg in the district of Lend is one of the oldest Calvary hill complexes in Austria – featuring a Stations of the Cross and a viewpoint.

Landeszeughaus

The largest preserved historical armory in the world: around 32,000 armors and weapons from four centuries.

Landhaus und Landhaushof

The Renaissance arcade courtyard of the steirischen Landhaus is among the most beautiful inner courtyards in Central Europe.

Murinsel

The floating island of New York artist Vito Acconci connects the two riverbanks as a shell-shaped steel structure.

Oper Graz

The neobaroque opera house by Fellner & Helmer is the second largest opera house in Austria.

Paulustor

The Paulustor is the last remaining city gate of Graz and once connected the fortifications with the city.

Schauspielhaus Graz

The traditional spoken theater at Freiheitsplatz has been performing since 1825 – behind a classical façade.

Schloss Eggenberg

The baroque residence palace with its state rooms, museums, and peacock garden is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Schloßbergbahn

The funicular has been transporting passengers from Kaiser-Franz-Josef-Kai to Schlossberg since 1894 – offering a magnificent view during the ride.

Sporgasse

One of the oldest alleys in Graz winds along the foot of the Schlossberg – full of history, shops, and cafés.

Stadtparkbrunnen

The Stadtpark Fountain was built at the end of the 19th century and is considered one of the most beautiful fountains in Graz. The central figure represents Austria, surrounded by the rivers Danube, Inn, Drau, and Mur. It symbolizes the connection of the crown lands and is now a popular meeting point in the Stadtpark.

Stadtpfarrkirche zum Heiligen Blut

The Stadtpfarrkirche in Herrengasse houses an altarpiece by Tintoretto and a famous stained glass window featuring Hitler and Mussolini.

Burggarten

The former court garden of the Grazer Burg is a quiet green oasis between the castle, Stadtpark, and Karmeliterplatz.

Hilmteich

The idyllic pond at the foot of the Leechwald has been the local recreation area for the people of Graz for generations.

Grazer Schlossberg

The local mountain in the middle of the city: 473 meters high, with a clock tower, bell tower, gardens, and the most beautiful view over the rooftops of Graz.

Hauptplatz und Rathaus

The heart of Graz's old town: the medieval main square with the Erzherzog-Johann fountain and the historicist town hall.

Kaiser-Josef-Markt

The largest farmers' market in Graz at Kaiser-Josef-Platz – since 1863 a meeting point for fresh Styrian products, right behind the opera house.

Lendplatz

The marketplace in the heart of the Lendviertel: farmers' market in the morning, street food and trendy meeting place in the evening.

Mariahilferplatz

Kunsthaus Graz

The "Friendly Alien" on the banks of the Mur: The biomorphic Kunsthaus by Peter Cook and Colin Fournier showcases contemporary art.

Leechkirche

The Leechkirche is the oldest preserved building in Graz – a early Gothic jewel on an ancient cult site.

Mariahilferkirche

The pilgrimage church of the Minorites on the right bank of the Mur, with its distinctive double-tower facade, characterizes the Mariahilferplatz.

Mausoleum Kaiser Ferdinands II.

The burial site of Emperor Ferdinand II next to the cathedral is considered the most significant Mannerist building in Austria.