Graz walking tour & city guide
Red rooftops, a clock tower and modern design.
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Graz, Austria's second-largest city, is a lively university town with a beautifully preserved old town of red rooftops. Its historic center and Eggenberg Palace are a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and bold modern buildings add a creative edge.
Old town and Schlossberg
The Schlossberg, a hill in the center, is topped by the Clock Tower, the symbol of Graz, whose hour and minute hands are reversed. You can climb, take a funicular or a glass elevator to the top. The Hauptplatz and the Herrengasse are lined with painted Renaissance and baroque facades.
Modern Graz
The Kunsthaus, nicknamed the 'Friendly Alien', is a blue bubble-shaped art museum by the river. The Murinsel is an artificial island of steel and glass floating in the Mur. Eggenberg Palace, on the edge of the city, has peacocks in its gardens.
Top sights in Graz
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Schlossberg Clock Tower
The symbol of the city.
- 2
Kunsthaus Graz
A futuristic art museum.
- 3
Murinsel
A floating island in the river.
- 4
Hauptplatz
The main square.
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Eggenberg Palace
A baroque palace with gardens.
Food markets & where to eat in Graz
Kaiser-Josef-Platz market
A farmers' market with Styrian produce.
Lendplatz market
A local market across the river.
Old town lanes
Taverns and wine bars.
Food to try in Graz
Pumpkin seed oil
Styria's famous dark green oil.
Backhendl
Styrian fried chicken.
Styrian wine
Fresh white wines from the region.
Opening hours and prices change often. Please check with each place before you visit.
Plan your trip to Graz
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