Graz with the OBB
Graz can be easily reached with the OBB trains. Thanks to the direct OBB nightjet connection, passengers reach the city of Graz asleep and stress-free. The old town of Graz is always worth a visit and offers numerous cultural highlights as well as excellent regional cuisine with many specialties.
Graz can be easily reached with the OBB trains. Thanks to the direct OBB nightjet connection, passengers reach the city of Graz asleep and stress-free.
The old town of Graz is always worth a visit and offers numerous cultural highlights as well as excellent regional cuisine with many specialties.
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GETTING THERE<br />
ART & CULTURE<br />
WORTH SEEING<br />
CHURCHES<br />
MUSEUMS<br />
DINE & WINE<br />
SHOPPING<br />
Welcome<br />
HOTELS<br />
PUBLIC TRANSPORT<br />
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IMPRESSUM
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Art and Culture
GRAZ<br />
As Austria's second largest city, <strong>Graz</strong> is home to<br />
about 300,000 people. The "<strong>Graz</strong> Basin" was <strong>the</strong><br />
construction site of a castle in <strong>the</strong> 6th century. This<br />
structure was deciding in <strong>the</strong> naming of <strong>the</strong> city<br />
<strong>Graz</strong>. "Gradec" means "little castle". <strong>Graz</strong> can look<br />
back on a tumultuous past and was residence to<br />
<strong>the</strong> Habsburg family from <strong>the</strong> year 1379 to 1619. <br />
The strongly fortified city was able to repeatedly resist<br />
Ottoman attacks. All around <strong>the</strong> Schlossberg<br />
<strong>the</strong>re are several spots that still commemorate this<br />
troublesome time. The fortress on <strong>the</strong> Schlossberg<br />
hill has never been conquered until 1809. <strong>Graz</strong>'s<br />
citizens bought <strong>the</strong> clock tower and bell tower from<br />
<strong>the</strong> French. The Schlossberg hill offers a fantastic<br />
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views over <strong>the</strong> roofs of <strong>the</strong> city <strong>Graz</strong>, which was<br />
named a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site in<br />
1999.<br />
Today, <strong>Graz</strong> is a green oasis <strong>with</strong> many opportunities<br />
for rest and recreation or to simply enjoy life.<br />
Many day trip destinations can be reached by<br />
means of public transport. <br />
Ever since <strong>the</strong> year 2008, <strong>Graz</strong> can also call itself<br />
"indulgence capital of Austria". <br />
For this, <strong>the</strong> city can thank one of its salad delicacies,<br />
<strong>the</strong> "Krauthäupel" (a type of cabbage). The<br />
salad is being sold at <strong>the</strong> numerous farmers' markets<br />
from mid-March to November.<br />
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Worth seeing
SÜDTIROLER PLATZ<br />
Südtiroler Square at <strong>the</strong> river Mur bank is home to<br />
many historic buildings. Next to it is <strong>the</strong> futuristic<br />
<strong>Graz</strong>er Kunsthaus, a museum right at <strong>the</strong> river<br />
bank. You can start your shopping spree here, or<br />
simply pick a cozy restaurant to spend <strong>the</strong> time.<br />
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KARMELITERPLATZ<br />
Karmeliter Square is home to <strong>the</strong> pestilence column,<br />
built in 1680. The path "At <strong>the</strong> foot of <strong>the</strong><br />
Schlossberg" leads via <strong>the</strong> <strong>the</strong> Schlossberg-tunnel<br />
to <strong>the</strong> famous clock tower. Restaurants and cafes,<br />
as well as a large fountain, where hikers cool <strong>the</strong>ir<br />
feet, surround this square.<br />
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EDEGGER-TAX<br />
The bakery by royal appointment Edegger-Tax<br />
houses one of <strong>the</strong> most impressive facades of<br />
<strong>Graz</strong>. This former royal bakery is one of <strong>the</strong> oldest<br />
in <strong>the</strong> city. The history of this reverend company<br />
dates back to <strong>the</strong> 14th century. "Sissi-Kisses", "Styrian<br />
Pan<strong>the</strong>r's Paws", and "Pumpkin-Seed Vanilla<br />
Cornets" are <strong>the</strong>ir specialities.<br />
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BURG<br />
The Habsburg family errected <strong>the</strong> castle in 1438.<br />
Today, it is <strong>the</strong> official residence of <strong>the</strong> Styrian governor.<br />
The impressive gothic double-spiral staircase<br />
from 1499 is also called <strong>the</strong> "reconciliation<br />
staircase", because <strong>the</strong> two separated paths are<br />
brought toge<strong>the</strong>r again.<br />
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DOPPELWENDELTREPPE
DOPPELWENDELTREPPE
PALAIS SAURAU<br />
From a small window right beneath <strong>the</strong> roof of<br />
Palais Saurau, you can see a mann <strong>with</strong> beard, turban<br />
and dagger. There are many stories about why<br />
he was depicted this way, but as <strong>the</strong>re never was<br />
an Ottoman occupation in <strong>Graz</strong>, we are led to believe<br />
that <strong>the</strong> Count of Saurau just followed a fashion<br />
trend.<br />
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DER TÜRKE
VOLKSGARTEN<br />
The Volksgarten <strong>Graz</strong> is a public park covering 4.6<br />
hectars in <strong>the</strong> city's Lend district. When coming<br />
from Lend square towards Annenstraße, <strong>the</strong> park is<br />
on your right hand side. It is divided in two by <strong>the</strong><br />
Mühlgang canal. Many ducks and goldfish inhabitate<br />
<strong>the</strong> two ponds of <strong>the</strong> park.<br />
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STADTPARK<br />
The Stadtpark ("city park") fountain is an exhibition<br />
piece from <strong>the</strong> World Fair held in 1873 in Vienna.<br />
The Stadtpark <strong>Graz</strong> has been under environmental<br />
protection since 1987. It is home to a large playground<br />
and many benches that serve as resting<br />
spot for wanderers. The park also accommodates<br />
many squirrels, which are also called "Hansis".<br />
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The statues “Styria” and “Austria” were created by Hans Brandstetter and were on <strong>the</strong> main bridge (Hauptbrücke)<br />
until 1964.<br />
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After <strong>the</strong> construction of <strong>the</strong> new bridge, which is now called <strong>the</strong> Archduke Johann Bridge (Erzherzog-Johann-Brücke),<br />
<strong>the</strong> statues were erected in <strong>the</strong> city park in 1970.<br />
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OPERNHAUS<br />
The <strong>Graz</strong> Opera House was built according to<br />
plans by Fellner and Helmer, based on <strong>the</strong> style of<br />
Fischer von Erlach. The official opening was in<br />
1899. The Opernring houses a 54-metre sculpture,<br />
"Lichtschwert" (lightsaber), based on <strong>the</strong> Statue of<br />
Liberty in New York, and serves as a memorial to<br />
respect Human Rights.<br />
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SCHLOSSBERG<br />
The Schlossberg hill is <strong>the</strong> perfect spot to relax at<br />
any time of <strong>the</strong> year. Visitors can see <strong>the</strong> most famous<br />
landmark of <strong>Graz</strong>: <strong>the</strong> clock tower. The hour<br />
hand is longer than <strong>the</strong> minute hand, which was<br />
added later. The clock tower also houses three<br />
bells, amongst <strong>the</strong>m <strong>the</strong> oldest bell of <strong>Graz</strong>. Archduke<br />
Karl II had <strong>the</strong> octagonal tower built in <strong>the</strong><br />
year 1588. It measures 34 metres in height.<br />
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BASTION
THE BELL TOWER<br />
"Liesl" (Elisabeth) is <strong>the</strong> third largest bell in Styria<br />
and measures 1.97 metres diagonal and weights<br />
4.5 tons. <br />
"Liesl" can be heard daily at 7am, 12pm and 7pm<br />
when she sounds her 101 chimes. This tradition<br />
dates back to a myth stating that <strong>the</strong> bell was<br />
made from 101 salvaged Ottoman cannonballs. In<br />
<strong>the</strong> cellar of <strong>the</strong> clock tower is <strong>the</strong> dungeon, which<br />
was referred to as "contrabass".<br />
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STALLBASTEI & TÜRKENBRUNNEN
GETTING TO THE TOP<br />
Ever since 1894, visitors can "climb" <strong>the</strong> hill conveniently<br />
using <strong>the</strong> Schlossberg train, which leaves at<br />
Kaiser-Franz-Josef Pier. <br />
An alternative is <strong>the</strong> glass elevator from Schlossberg<br />
Square to <strong>the</strong> clock tower. The elevator stops<br />
at <strong>the</strong> Schlossberg Ca<strong>the</strong>dral and <strong>the</strong> casemates.<br />
Younger visitors particularly enjoy <strong>the</strong> fairy-tale<strong>the</strong>med<br />
cave railway, which can be reached via <strong>the</strong><br />
same entrance as <strong>the</strong> elevator. <br />
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SCHLOßBERGBAHN<br />
Besides <strong>the</strong>se very comfortable ways of climbing<br />
<strong>the</strong> Schlossberg hill, many visitors decide to be<br />
athletic and hike to <strong>the</strong> top.<br />
Next to <strong>the</strong> elevator is <strong>the</strong> Schlossberg-tunnel,<br />
which serves as a pathway to <strong>the</strong> ca<strong>the</strong>dral inside<br />
<strong>the</strong> mountain, and crosses <strong>the</strong> path "At <strong>the</strong> foot of<br />
<strong>the</strong> Schlossberg", which leads to <strong>the</strong> clock tower. <br />
Alternatively, one can also climb <strong>the</strong> 260 steps to<br />
reach <strong>the</strong> top of <strong>the</strong> hill and <strong>the</strong> clock tower.<br />
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CHINESISCHER PAVILLION
GLOCKENSPIEL<br />
High above <strong>the</strong> Glockenspielplatz (Chimes<br />
Square), a traditionally-dressed couple dances daily<br />
at 11am, 3pm and 6pm. The melody of <strong>the</strong> mechanic<br />
chimes is always changing. The square is<br />
right at <strong>the</strong> heart of <strong>the</strong> "Bermuda Triangle", where<br />
visitors can get lost amongst <strong>the</strong> countless bars,<br />
cafes, and restaurants.<br />
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EISERNES TOR<br />
This is also <strong>the</strong> place of a sight called Maria Column,<br />
built in 1670, which used to be on Karmeliter<br />
Square. The column was erected to commemorate<br />
<strong>the</strong> victorious battle at Mogersdorf under Count<br />
Raimondo Montecuccoli. The column was moved<br />
to its current location in 1928.<br />
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Churches
BARMHERZIGE BRÜDER<br />
Halfway between Südtiroler Square and Rosegger<br />
House you will find <strong>the</strong> church Maria Verkündigung.<br />
The construction of <strong>the</strong> church was interrupted by<br />
<strong>the</strong> Thirty Years' War and thus it was sanctified only<br />
in 1636.<br />
The original church had to be torn down only one<br />
hundred years after its construction and was replaced<br />
by today's building, constructed from 1735<br />
to 1740.<br />
Since this church also served as garrison church, it<br />
has been <strong>the</strong> home of <strong>the</strong> ship bell of battleship<br />
SMS Tegethoff since 1973.<br />
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DOM<br />
Don't be fooled by <strong>the</strong> simple exterior of <strong>the</strong> <strong>Graz</strong><br />
Ca<strong>the</strong>dral. The formerly grand painting of <strong>the</strong> building<br />
unfortunately completely disappeared <strong>with</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />
exception of <strong>the</strong> so-called "God's Plagues Picture".<br />
This image, referencing <strong>the</strong> horror-year 1480, is located<br />
on <strong>the</strong> sou<strong>the</strong>rn side of <strong>the</strong> ca<strong>the</strong>dral. The<br />
three plagues locusts, war, and pestilence were<br />
thought of as punishment by <strong>the</strong> population. The<br />
fresco was created by Thomas von Villach as a<br />
plea for mercy and reconciliation.<br />
The inside of <strong>the</strong> ca<strong>the</strong>dral impresses though <strong>the</strong><br />
magnificent high altar and <strong>the</strong> two reliquary caskets<br />
on both sides of <strong>the</strong> entryway to <strong>the</strong> chancel.<br />
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DOM ZU GRAZ
DOM ZU GRAZ
DREIFALTIGKEITSKIRCHE<br />
The church is located on Schlossberg Square.<br />
Right behind <strong>the</strong> church is <strong>the</strong> river Mur pier. The<br />
Dreifaltigkeitskirche (Holy Trinity Church) initially<br />
was built as Ursuline Church and sanctified in<br />
1704. The style of <strong>the</strong> church resembles Italian<br />
baroque and <strong>the</strong> interior is baroque as well.<br />
The sculptures of <strong>the</strong> four church fa<strong>the</strong>rs are particularly<br />
impressive: Ambrose, Augustine, Gregor<br />
<strong>the</strong> Great, and Jerome.<br />
The sou<strong>the</strong>rn side altar houses a depiction of Saint<br />
Ursula, <strong>the</strong> name saint of <strong>the</strong> religious order.<br />
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FRANZISKANERKIRCHE<br />
Right in <strong>the</strong> centre of Franciscan Quarter is <strong>the</strong><br />
Franciscan Church. Here you will find <strong>the</strong> impressive<br />
church - first documented in 1249 - surrounded<br />
by historic shops and boutiques, many restaurants,<br />
cafes, and bars. The Stations of <strong>the</strong> Cross at<br />
<strong>the</strong> Franciscan monastery are definitely worth a visit.<br />
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KALVARIENBERG<br />
<strong>Graz</strong> even has its own Calvary hill, <strong>with</strong> was built<br />
during <strong>the</strong> 17th century on <strong>the</strong> Austein. It was<br />
modelled after <strong>the</strong> hill in Jerusalem where Jesus<br />
Christ was crucified. Above <strong>the</strong> entryway to <strong>the</strong><br />
Holy Staircase, <strong>the</strong> scene from <strong>the</strong> Gospel of John<br />
is re-enacted on a stage, <strong>with</strong> Pontius Pilate parading<br />
Jesus in front of <strong>the</strong> Jewish people. The lifesized<br />
figures are divided into three sections.<br />
The staircase accessing <strong>the</strong> crucifixion group is on<br />
<strong>the</strong> right hand side of <strong>the</strong> church. The Calvary hill is<br />
accessible by bus number 67.<br />
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KATHARIENKIRCHE<br />
Next to <strong>the</strong> <strong>Graz</strong> Ca<strong>the</strong>dral is St. Ca<strong>the</strong>rine's<br />
Church and <strong>the</strong> mausoleum of Emperor Ferdinand<br />
II. In 1614, <strong>the</strong> emperor ordered Giovanni Pietro de<br />
Pomis, who lived near Milan, to build <strong>the</strong> largest<br />
mausoleum of <strong>the</strong> Habsburg empire. The construction<br />
of <strong>the</strong> mausoleum was completed in 1634.<br />
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CROWN OF GRAZ<br />
The mausoleum as well as St. Ca<strong>the</strong>rine's church,<br />
<strong>the</strong> Ca<strong>the</strong>dral, Jesuit University, and <strong>Graz</strong> Castle all<br />
belong to <strong>the</strong> so-called "Crown of <strong>Graz</strong>" (<strong>Graz</strong>er<br />
Stadtkrone).<br />
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GRABKAPELLE
DIE ELTERN KAISER FERDINANDS II
MARIATROST<br />
The pilgrimage church <strong>Graz</strong>-Mariatrost lies on <strong>the</strong><br />
Purberg hill in <strong>the</strong> town Mariatrost. The church is<br />
accessible via tramway (line 1). To recharge, gain<br />
strength and energy, one can visit Mariatrost on a<br />
sunny day and walk <strong>the</strong> Rosegger path towards <strong>the</strong><br />
Lech forest all <strong>the</strong> way to lake Hilmteich.<br />
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MARIAHILFERKIRCHE<br />
Giovanni Pietro de Pomis, an apprentice of Tintoretto,<br />
began <strong>the</strong> construction of <strong>the</strong> baroque church in<br />
<strong>the</strong> year 1604. De Pomis modelled <strong>the</strong> church after<br />
<strong>the</strong> venetian style <strong>with</strong>out towers, which were<br />
added later under Josef Hueber. Across <strong>the</strong> courtyard<br />
are <strong>the</strong> Minorite Halls. The largest hall is one<br />
of <strong>the</strong> most beautiful baroque halls in <strong>the</strong> state capital.<br />
The complex houses a total of three halls,<br />
which provide <strong>the</strong> ideal ambiance for conferences,<br />
conventions, and cultural events. The parish<br />
church is avregular venue for church concerts and<br />
orchestra masses.<br />
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STADTPFARRKIRCHE<br />
The complete name of <strong>the</strong> city parish church in<br />
<strong>Graz</strong> is canonry, main and city parish church <strong>Graz</strong><br />
Holy Blood. In 1440, this spot was already home to<br />
a house of worship. The baroque Johannes-Nepomuk-Chappell<br />
houses <strong>the</strong> former high altar painting<br />
of "Mary Ascension". This magnum opus is ascribed<br />
to <strong>the</strong> Venetian Tintoretto. Because <strong>the</strong> gothic<br />
glass windows were destroyed during World War<br />
II, <strong>the</strong> artist Albert Birkle was instructed to create<br />
new windows for <strong>the</strong> church. Birkle memorialised<br />
<strong>the</strong> dictators Hitler and Mussolini as tormentors of<br />
Christ in his work of art. This fact made several<br />
front pages in <strong>the</strong> 1950s. <br />
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HITLER UND MUSSOLINI (ALBERT BIRKLE)
STIEGENKIRCHE<br />
Because <strong>the</strong> church is located behind houses in<br />
<strong>the</strong> Sporgasse alleyway, it is accessed through its<br />
characteristic stairway. The stair church was first<br />
documented in 1343 and is one of <strong>the</strong> oldest buildings<br />
in <strong>the</strong> city.<br />
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ZENTRALFRIEDHOF<br />
The central cemetery of <strong>Graz</strong> is <strong>the</strong> location for <strong>the</strong><br />
Serbian-Orthodox church of Saint Kyrill and<br />
Method. The church, built in 1886, initially was a<br />
roman-catholic church. In 1996, it was put under<br />
<strong>the</strong> control of <strong>the</strong> parish of St. John and offered to<br />
<strong>the</strong> Serbian-Orthodox Diocese for Central Europe.<br />
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Museums
SCHLOSS EGGENBERG<br />
The largest baroque castle in Styria houses extensive<br />
collections from <strong>the</strong> universal museum Joanneum,<br />
which make Castle Eggenberg one of <strong>the</strong><br />
most valuable cultural treasures of Austria. Since<br />
2010, <strong>the</strong> castle has been on <strong>the</strong> UNESCO list of<br />
world heritage sites. When visiting <strong>Graz</strong>, seeing<br />
Eggenberg Castle is a must.<br />
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JOANNEUMSVIERTEL<br />
The museum Joanneum, founded in <strong>the</strong> year 1811,<br />
is one of <strong>the</strong> oldest and most modern institutions in<br />
Europe. The Joanneum quarter is also home to<br />
Austria's largest and oldest state library. The New<br />
Gallery <strong>Graz</strong>, multimedia collections, and <strong>the</strong> Museum<br />
of Natural History are also located in <strong>the</strong><br />
Joanneum quarter.<br />
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KUNSTHAUS<br />
<strong>Graz</strong> was Europe's cultural capital in 2003, which<br />
was <strong>the</strong> occasion to create <strong>the</strong> new Kunsthaus<br />
<strong>Graz</strong>. In front of <strong>the</strong> building is <strong>the</strong> venerable "Iron<br />
House", which dates back to 1848. At night, <strong>the</strong> facade<br />
of <strong>the</strong> building shows current news headlines<br />
on a 15 by 60 meter BIX media facade.<br />
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TRAMWAYMUSEUM<br />
The depot of <strong>the</strong> former Mariatrost railway, right at<br />
<strong>the</strong> final destination Mariatrost, houses <strong>the</strong> Tramway<br />
Museum <strong>Graz</strong>. The club has been showing oldtimers<br />
from <strong>Graz</strong>, Vienna, Munich, and New York<br />
since 1971. Many of <strong>the</strong> old-timers can be rented<br />
for private tours. <br />
Visit: www.tramway-museum-graz.at if interested.<br />
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ZEUGHAUS<br />
If you are interested in weaponry, you can admire<br />
32,000 items on five levels at <strong>the</strong> <strong>Graz</strong> Armoury. It<br />
is <strong>the</strong> only armoury world-wide that is still in its original<br />
condition. The weapons date back from <strong>the</strong><br />
late 15th until <strong>the</strong> early 19th century. On <strong>the</strong> first<br />
level, <strong>the</strong> cannon hall serves as <strong>the</strong> information<br />
desk of <strong>Graz</strong> Tourism.<br />
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Dine & Wine
AIOLA UPSTAIRS<br />
www.upstairs.aiola.at/restaurant<br />
Right next to <strong>the</strong> elevator, near <strong>the</strong> clock tower, <strong>the</strong><br />
restaurant "aiola upstairs" provides a wonderful<br />
view of <strong>Graz</strong>, as well as some culinary highlights.<br />
The establishment fits 120 people on <strong>the</strong> terrace<br />
and 60 people indoors. The glass windows can be<br />
sunk into <strong>the</strong> floor, which makes <strong>the</strong> indoor and<br />
outdoor areas seamlessly melt toge<strong>the</strong>r.<br />
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GÖSSER BRÄU<br />
www.goesserbraeugraz.at<br />
The restaurant not only serves its guests <strong>the</strong> traditional<br />
"Gösser" beer, but is also well known for its<br />
home-style cooking and its fantastic international<br />
cuisine. "Gösser Bräu" is a beer tavern that serves<br />
eight varieties of beer to accompany <strong>the</strong>ir hearty<br />
meals. The 650 seats make <strong>the</strong> restaurant a great<br />
location for large groups.<br />
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LANDHAUSKELLER<br />
www.landhaus-keller.at<br />
In autumn of 2015, <strong>the</strong> restaurant "Landhauskeller"<br />
was newly renovated and is now more inviting than<br />
ever. The locale has always been a meeting point<br />
for visitors who enjoy hospitality, excellent meals,<br />
and good drinks. The new and fresh look of <strong>the</strong><br />
"Landhauskeller" is ano<strong>the</strong>r worthy reason for a visit.<br />
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SCHLOSSBERGRESTAURANT<br />
www.schlossberggraz.at/restaurant/<br />
Conviviality and culinary specialities from this region<br />
can also be enjoyed in <strong>the</strong> highest restaurant<br />
in <strong>the</strong> city of <strong>Graz</strong>. The courtyard, open from May<br />
till September, offers an amazing view over <strong>the</strong> entire<br />
city. Here you will always find a cosy spot underneath<br />
<strong>the</strong> many mature trees.<br />
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SKYBAR<br />
www.schlossberggraz.at/bar/<br />
High above <strong>the</strong> Schlossberg Restaurant is <strong>the</strong> Skybar.<br />
This breath-taking locale also includes a generous<br />
terrace. Great drinks and snacks complete<br />
<strong>the</strong> visit. If you want to tie <strong>the</strong> knot: The Skybar can<br />
be used for weddings. A Registrar General is marrying<br />
couples at 464 meters above sea-level.<br />
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SPEISESAAL<br />
www.speisesaal.at/<br />
An unforgettable culinary meeting point is "Der<br />
Speisesaal" ("The Dining Hall"), which received a<br />
rating of 12.5 points in <strong>the</strong> 2016 Gault-Millau. In <strong>the</strong><br />
evening, guests can enjoy <strong>the</strong> legendary charcoalgrilled<br />
steak. The desserts don't have to hide ei<strong>the</strong>r:<br />
<strong>the</strong> bakery Wiesler delivers delicious sweet<br />
dreams.<br />
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STAINZERBAUER<br />
www.stainzerbauer.at/<br />
Ano<strong>the</strong>r cosy restaurant is "Stainzerbauer", which<br />
offers a unique, down-to-earth cuisine and ambiance<br />
well worth remembering. The restaurant received<br />
one toque and 13 points in <strong>the</strong> 2016 Gault-<br />
Millau. The gallery of photos displayed in <strong>the</strong> corner<br />
of <strong>the</strong> parlour shows <strong>the</strong> popularity of this culinary<br />
institution.<br />
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DER STEIRER<br />
www.der-steirer.at/<br />
The restaurant "Steirer" ("Styrian") offers visitors <strong>the</strong><br />
opportunity to take a culinary tour of Styria. The<br />
original restaurant, which is located inside Hotel<br />
Weitzer, also offers a gift shop worth visiting. Here,<br />
guests can buy wines, but also many unique souvenirs<br />
from mo<strong>the</strong>r nature.<br />
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Shopping
KAISER JOSEF PLATZ<br />
The market-women on Kaiser Josef Square display<br />
<strong>the</strong>ir reign six days a week from Monday to Saturday.<br />
Here you will find fresh fruits, vegetables,<br />
cheese, and ham. All goods are produced on <strong>the</strong>ir<br />
farms and <strong>the</strong> market is a popular spot for <strong>the</strong> people<br />
of <strong>Graz</strong>, especially on Saturdays.<br />
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KASTNER & ÖHLER<br />
"Kastner & Öhler" is <strong>the</strong> department store in <strong>Graz</strong>.<br />
On 8 levels guests can give <strong>the</strong>ir wallets a workout<br />
and purchase mainly women's, men's, and children's<br />
fashion. It is tradition to visit <strong>the</strong> department<br />
store and <strong>the</strong>n have a coffee on <strong>the</strong> terrace or to<br />
simply enjoy <strong>the</strong> view of <strong>the</strong> city of <strong>Graz</strong> from <strong>the</strong><br />
rooftop.<br />
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LENDPLATZ<br />
On <strong>the</strong> right bank of <strong>the</strong> Mur river, <strong>the</strong> market on<br />
Lend Square is open daily except Sunday. <strong>Graz</strong> is<br />
home to 800 city farmers and thus has <strong>the</strong> largest<br />
number of market days in Europe. Lend Square is a<br />
market exclusively for farmers who sell <strong>the</strong>ir own<br />
goods. Visitors can find spots to rest and recharge<br />
all around <strong>the</strong> square.<br />
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HERRENGASSE<br />
Herrengasse is <strong>the</strong> alley connecting Jakomini<br />
Square <strong>with</strong> <strong>the</strong> Hauptplatz via <strong>the</strong> "Iron Gate". The<br />
baroque boulevard is used mainly as a pedestrian<br />
zone <strong>with</strong> <strong>the</strong> exception of tramway traffic. Here are<br />
<strong>the</strong> Landhaus, <strong>the</strong> "painted house" Herzogshof,<br />
many stores, cafes, and restaurants.<br />
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HAUPTPLATZ<br />
The "Hauptplatz" (Main Square) in <strong>Graz</strong> is <strong>the</strong> social<br />
centre of <strong>the</strong> city. Here you can enjoy a sausage on<br />
one of <strong>the</strong> many food stands (we recommend a<br />
"Krainer") or discover <strong>the</strong> unique shops all around<br />
<strong>the</strong> square and in <strong>the</strong> small alleyways leading away<br />
from <strong>the</strong> Hauptplatz.<br />
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ERZHERZOG-JOHANN-BRUNNEN
Hotels
DANIEL<br />
www.hoteldaniel.com/graz/<br />
The Hotel Daniel lies right at <strong>the</strong> main train station<br />
of <strong>Graz</strong>. Tramways are <strong>with</strong>in walking distance from<br />
<strong>the</strong> hotel and <strong>the</strong> city centre can be reached in less<br />
than 15 minutes. The hotel also offers scooter, e-<br />
bike or Ape Calessino (a tricycle <strong>with</strong> particular<br />
charm) rentals.<br />
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ERZHERZOG JOHANN<br />
www.erzherzog-johann.com/<br />
Right next to <strong>the</strong> main square is <strong>the</strong> Palais Hotel<br />
Erzherzog Johann, which can look back on a long<br />
history. The glass roof covers <strong>the</strong> courtyard and <strong>the</strong><br />
Cafe Erzherzog Johann. Across <strong>the</strong> reception area,<br />
<strong>the</strong> Ernst Fuchs Bar invites guests to enjoy a drink.<br />
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SCHLOSSBERGHOTEL<br />
www.schlossberg-hotel.at/<br />
The Schlossberghotel is <strong>the</strong> "art hotel" of <strong>the</strong> city of<br />
<strong>Graz</strong>. Your stay <strong>the</strong>re is enriched by <strong>the</strong> many contemporary<br />
original exhibits. Behind its walls, <strong>the</strong> hotel<br />
also has a garden right at <strong>the</strong> Schlossberg hill.<br />
The garden extends on several levels and offers a<br />
grand view over <strong>the</strong> city of <strong>Graz</strong>.<br />
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WEITZER<br />
www.hotelweitzer.com/<br />
Hotel Weitzer is right on <strong>the</strong> Mur river bank and is<br />
only a 5-minute-walk from <strong>the</strong> main square. The hotel<br />
is also home to <strong>the</strong> restaurant "Der Steirer" and<br />
<strong>the</strong> well-known "Kaffee Weitzer" cafe. If you want to<br />
explore <strong>the</strong> city, make use of <strong>the</strong> hotel's bicycle and<br />
Mercedes Cabriole rental offers.<br />
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WIESLER<br />
www.hotelwiesler.com<br />
The hotel "Wiesler" is just one minute away from <strong>the</strong><br />
"Kunsthaus" <strong>Graz</strong> and only a short distance from<br />
<strong>the</strong> city centre. The hotel houses a restaurant<br />
called "Speisesaal" and even a barbershop on <strong>the</strong><br />
second floor, where "real men" can enjoy a professional<br />
shave.<br />
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ZUM DOM<br />
www.domhotel.co.at/<br />
The "Hotel zum Dom" is in <strong>the</strong> Palais Inzaghi on<br />
Bürgergasse alley. This boutique hotel is near <strong>the</strong><br />
ca<strong>the</strong>dral and is surrounded by many romantic alleys<br />
and squares, which will provide for many happy<br />
memories on your visit.<br />
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Public Transport
BUSSES<br />
In front of <strong>the</strong> main station, <strong>the</strong> bus terminal of<br />
Holding <strong>Graz</strong> Linien connects <strong>Graz</strong> via several regional<br />
bus routes, <br />
OEBB Intercity busses, as well as <strong>the</strong> sou<strong>the</strong>rn motorway<br />
to <strong>the</strong> neighbouring state capital of Klagenfurt.<br />
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TRAMWAY<br />
Bus lines 1, 3, 6, and 7 stop at <strong>the</strong> main station.<br />
The "AltstadtBIM" tramway serves <strong>the</strong> downtown<br />
area for free. You can purchase tickets for <strong>the</strong> entire<br />
public transportation network inside <strong>the</strong> tramways<br />
and busses. However, my tip is to buy <strong>the</strong>m ahead<br />
of time at a ticket agency (like a tobacconist).<br />
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SCHLOSSBERGBAHN<br />
The Schlossbergbahn train has been taking visitors<br />
to <strong>the</strong> top of <strong>Graz</strong>'s Schlossberg since 1894. Documents<br />
from <strong>the</strong> year 1528 already mention a train<br />
on <strong>the</strong> Schlossberg, which was used to bring material<br />
to <strong>the</strong> top of <strong>the</strong> hill. A trip to <strong>the</strong> top takes about<br />
90 seconds.<br />
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SCHLOSSBERGLIFT<br />
There is no faster and more comfortable way to<br />
climb <strong>the</strong> top of <strong>the</strong> Schlossberg than <strong>the</strong> elevator.<br />
The glass-elevator takes about 30 seconds to<br />
reach <strong>the</strong> clock tower. The entryway also serves as<br />
entrance to a fairy-tale-<strong>the</strong>med cave train, which is<br />
particularly popular <strong>with</strong> families.<br />
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JAKOMINIPLATZ<br />
The “Jakominiplatz” (Jakomini Square) is <strong>the</strong> central<br />
traffic hub of <strong>the</strong> city of <strong>Graz</strong>. All tramway and<br />
many bus routes meet here. If you are taking public<br />
transportation to <strong>the</strong> city centre of <strong>Graz</strong>, Jakomini<br />
Square is <strong>the</strong> ideal starting point for a walkabout<br />
through <strong>the</strong> city.<br />
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