Guidebook for Graz
Food Scene
Tribeka
2 GrieskaiGranola Company
89 BahnhofgürtelVapiano
4 Sparkassenpl.The restaurants’ trademarcs are locally-sourced quality produce, freshly prepared and served with a smile in a rustic ambience.
8 locals recommend
Zu den 3 goldenen Kugeln
89 BahnhofgürtelThe restaurants’ trademarcs are locally-sourced quality produce, freshly prepared and served with a smile in a rustic ambience.
Graz's hip VEGETARIAN/VEGAN restaurant Mangolds has lots to offer: They have the city’s biggest salad bar, fresh antipasti and delicious home-made cakes and pastries, which go great with a cup of organic fair-trade coffee or a fruit smoothie.
14 locals recommend
Mangolds - Shop | Café | Restaurant
11 GriesgasseGraz's hip VEGETARIAN/VEGAN restaurant Mangolds has lots to offer: They have the city’s biggest salad bar, fresh antipasti and delicious home-made cakes and pastries, which go great with a cup of organic fair-trade coffee or a fruit smoothie.
Island or boat? It isn’t easy to tell with this extravagant steel construction by US-American artist Vito Acconci. The Island in the Mur, Graz was commissioned as part of the city’s role as Capital of Culture in 2003. What is clear is its function as a link between river and city, a wonderful place to drink coffee or enjoy a cocktail. With the river Mur swirling cheerfully by on both left and right sides, from the Murinsel you can appreciate a completely new perspective of the city of Graz.
6 locals recommend
Murinselcafe
19 LendkaiIsland or boat? It isn’t easy to tell with this extravagant steel construction by US-American artist Vito Acconci. The Island in the Mur, Graz was commissioned as part of the city’s role as Capital of Culture in 2003. What is clear is its function as a link between river and city, a wonderful place to drink coffee or enjoy a cocktail. With the river Mur swirling cheerfully by on both left and right sides, from the Murinsel you can appreciate a completely new perspective of the city of Graz.
Above the city, delight knows no bounds! And this from morning till evening too. Via the ‘Lift im Berg’ elevator you’re up there in a trice and can start the day with a latte in the morning sunshine. The glass walls, surrounding the tastefully designed aiola upstairs on Schlossberg hill, vanish underground when the weather is fine. Enchanting dining al fresco in the evening by moon and candle light. The aiola upstairs in Graz offers everything you could wish for: breakfast, lunch and dinner.
22 locals recommend
aiola upstairs - Haubenküche | Frühstück | Mittagessen | Abendessen | Cocktails - Graz
2 SchloßbergAbove the city, delight knows no bounds! And this from morning till evening too. Via the ‘Lift im Berg’ elevator you’re up there in a trice and can start the day with a latte in the morning sunshine. The glass walls, surrounding the tastefully designed aiola upstairs on Schlossberg hill, vanish underground when the weather is fine. Enchanting dining al fresco in the evening by moon and candle light. The aiola upstairs in Graz offers everything you could wish for: breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Located at one of the most beautiful places in the heart of the Old Town right in front of the steps leading up the Schlossberg. Both typical Styrian and seasonal dishes are served.
Alte Münze
22 SackstraßeLocated at one of the most beautiful places in the heart of the Old Town right in front of the steps leading up the Schlossberg. Both typical Styrian and seasonal dishes are served.
Der Steirer Graz - Restaurant & Weinshop
1 BelgiergasseStyrian/Austrian cuisine, Wine bar
Operncafe
22 Opernring Stylish and has incredible coffee
Parks & Nature
There are several options for getting up the hill in the middle of town (with the Schlossberg funicular or the Schlossberglift) – a lovely and idyllic experience is doing it on foot. From time immemorial, wine was cultivated by the Herberstein family on the southern slope of the castle hill. The garden named after the family was opened to the public in 1930. Today they are called “The hanging gardens”. Numerous benches invite visitors to linger and surely everyone loves this romantic spot with its view over Graz.
146 locals recommend
Schlossberg
There are several options for getting up the hill in the middle of town (with the Schlossberg funicular or the Schlossberglift) – a lovely and idyllic experience is doing it on foot. From time immemorial, wine was cultivated by the Herberstein family on the southern slope of the castle hill. The garden named after the family was opened to the public in 1930. Today they are called “The hanging gardens”. Numerous benches invite visitors to linger and surely everyone loves this romantic spot with its view over Graz.
A green island in the middle of the roofscape of Unesco world cultural heritage. During the day kids would storm the enormous playground next to strollers and bon vivants settling comfortably underneath chestnut trees and on park benches. In the afternoon and evening, Graz people love to meet here for an after-business drink at one of the cafés. And should you happen to have some nuts in your pocket, you’ll be able to make new friends amongst the park inhabitants – the local squirrels.
42 locals recommend
Stadtpark
StadtparkA green island in the middle of the roofscape of Unesco world cultural heritage. During the day kids would storm the enormous playground next to strollers and bon vivants settling comfortably underneath chestnut trees and on park benches. In the afternoon and evening, Graz people love to meet here for an after-business drink at one of the cafés. And should you happen to have some nuts in your pocket, you’ll be able to make new friends amongst the park inhabitants – the local squirrels.
Augarten park, with its generous greens and vicinity to
FRrida & freD museum for children, is certainly one of the most popular parks in Graz, if youngsters could choose. A gently rolling landscape offers a perfect overview, low hedges separate the playground from other parts of the park. In the summer, fresh breezes waft over from the nearby river Mur. Here cyclists following the Murradweg cycling route happily enjoy a well-deserved rest.
42 locals recommend
Augarten
43 WielandgasseAugarten park, with its generous greens and vicinity to
FRrida & freD museum for children, is certainly one of the most popular parks in Graz, if youngsters could choose. A gently rolling landscape offers a perfect overview, low hedges separate the playground from other parts of the park. In the summer, fresh breezes waft over from the nearby river Mur. Here cyclists following the Murradweg cycling route happily enjoy a well-deserved rest.
What are your favourite activities? A romantic boat trip followed by a picnic? Some cool climbing experience at Klettererlebnis im Erlebnispark? Do you prefer a gentle walk or would you like to explore forest tracks in running gear? Both Hilmteich lake and the adjoining Leechwald forest offer all sorts of activities.
19 locals recommend
Hilmteich
70 HilmteichstraßeWhat are your favourite activities? A romantic boat trip followed by a picnic? Some cool climbing experience at Klettererlebnis im Erlebnispark? Do you prefer a gentle walk or would you like to explore forest tracks in running gear? Both Hilmteich lake and the adjoining Leechwald forest offer all sorts of activities.
Sightseeing
Schlossbergbahn
38 Kaiser-Franz-Josef-KaiThe scenic park around Schloss Eggenberg palace offers so many different activities that visiting is an absolute MUST. Whether you want to feel closer to the universe at Planetengarten gardens, be seduced by lovely scents in the Rosengarten or just settle nicely under one of the numerous groups of trees – your personal choice. One thing is for sure – from spring to autumn you’ll have to share the grounds with free-running peacocks in magnificent colours. Come on in and get carried away.
14 locals recommend
Eggenberg Palace
90 Eggenberger AlleeThe scenic park around Schloss Eggenberg palace offers so many different activities that visiting is an absolute MUST. Whether you want to feel closer to the universe at Planetengarten gardens, be seduced by lovely scents in the Rosengarten or just settle nicely under one of the numerous groups of trees – your personal choice. One thing is for sure – from spring to autumn you’ll have to share the grounds with free-running peacocks in magnificent colours. Come on in and get carried away.
Arts & Culture
Graz Opera
10 Kaiser-Josef-PlatzUniversity of Graz
3 Universitätspl.At the scene of the crime in the Hans Gross Museum of Criminology – not literally, but you will find a wealth of exciting insights into actual criminal cases and the mentalities of both the culprits and their victims. At the end of the 19th century Hans Gross founded this collection of cases and corpora delicti as an educational resource for lawyers and policemen. The criminal investigation methods developed by the “father of modern criminology” were adopted all over the world.
Hans Gross Kriminalmuseum
18 HeinrichstraßeAt the scene of the crime in the Hans Gross Museum of Criminology – not literally, but you will find a wealth of exciting insights into actual criminal cases and the mentalities of both the culprits and their victims. At the end of the 19th century Hans Gross founded this collection of cases and corpora delicti as an educational resource for lawyers and policemen. The criminal investigation methods developed by the “father of modern criminology” were adopted all over the world.
A blue bubble of art. Designed by the world-famous architects Peter Cook and Colin Fournier, the Kunsthaus hovers elegantly and mysteriously over the right bank of the River Mur. The Kunsthaus Graz’s spectacular biomorphic shape makes it an unmissable icon of the city.
57 locals recommend
Kunsthaus Graz
1 LendkaiA blue bubble of art. Designed by the world-famous architects Peter Cook and Colin Fournier, the Kunsthaus hovers elegantly and mysteriously over the right bank of the River Mur. The Kunsthaus Graz’s spectacular biomorphic shape makes it an unmissable icon of the city.
The biggest historical armoury in the world!
Come face to face with the history of Styria at the Styrian Armoury. The gleaming armour and weapons of old stand rank and file here, preserved in near original state. The armoury’s task was to have ready the arms needed to defend the province from invaders, should the need arise. The five-storey building in Herrengasse was a weapons depot: today, you can truly immerse yourself in the extraordinary atmosphere of the armoury just as it was centuries ago.
45 locals recommend
Landeszeughaus
16 HerrengasseThe biggest historical armoury in the world!
Come face to face with the history of Styria at the Styrian Armoury. The gleaming armour and weapons of old stand rank and file here, preserved in near original state. The armoury’s task was to have ready the arms needed to defend the province from invaders, should the need arise. The five-storey building in Herrengasse was a weapons depot: today, you can truly immerse yourself in the extraordinary atmosphere of the armoury just as it was centuries ago.
Dompfarramt
3 Burggasse Cathedral in Graz
Essentials
Lidl Österreich
26 Karlauerstraße Budget grocery store
Hofer
121 Schönaugasse Budget grocery store
INTERSPAR
2 Burgauer Str.Grocery store
Drinks & Nightlife
Flann O'Brien Original Irish Pub
1 ParadeisgasseAuthentic Irish pub
The Buddha Style Bar is one of the most gorgeous bars in all of Graz. The great staff, appealing design, hot club beats and more than 200 cocktails allow guests to experience the bar with all their senses.
Pfauengarten Buddha Style Bar
4 HartiggasseThe Buddha Style Bar is one of the most gorgeous bars in all of Graz. The great staff, appealing design, hot club beats and more than 200 cocktails allow guests to experience the bar with all their senses.
Fine cocktails, premium sound and light and probably the nicest waitresses of the city make a perfect evening in Graz nightlife.
17 locals recommend
ProjektPopCulture
6 NeubaugasseFine cocktails, premium sound and light and probably the nicest waitresses of the city make a perfect evening in Graz nightlife.
Three Monkeys
Mausefalle Graz
1 GirardigasseBar/Nightclub with an authentic Cuban flair, those who appreciate an exclusive cigar are in the right place at Cohibar.
15 locals recommend
Cohibar
3 LeonhardstraßeBar/Nightclub with an authentic Cuban flair, those who appreciate an exclusive cigar are in the right place at Cohibar.
Shopping
Kastner & Öhler
7–13 SackstraßeH&M
11 Am Eisernen TorCITYPARK
55 LazarettgürtelThe first shopping centre of the city.
Murpark
3 OstbahnstraßeShopping Nord
351 Wiener Str.