VRgraz

Let’s start with the probably most attractive and worth seeing: the sights. The playfully labeled “friendly alien” is aesthetically an eye-catcher all along the line. Quite impressive and striking is the art house of modern art in the inner city of Graz’. It attracts not only art lovers but also culturally interested tourists from all over the world. For the ‘needle’ of the Kunsthaus, as the Austrians call it, allows the eyes of tourists and visitors to wander over the entire Old Town of Graz. The architectural masterpiece was opened in 2003 and was constructed by Peter Cook and Colin Fournier.

Graz kann zwar nicht wie die deutsche Hauptstadt mit einer Museumsinsel hervorstechen, dafür mit einer Insel auf dem die Stadt durchfließenden Fluss Mur. Die Murinsel wurde als schwimmende Plattform von einem New Yorker Künstler erschaffen und ist seit 2003 fester Bestandteil der Stadt. Die muschelförmige Insel ist von allen Seiten betretbar und bietet neben einem Cafe, ein Designshop und ein Amphitheater.

The Schloßberg of the city towers above everything and is with 123 meters the highest point of the city. Besides the brilliant view over the city, the Schloßberg is historically seen in any case also worth a trip. In the 12th century the castle, which is still preserved today, was built on this mountain. This “gradec” (small castle), as it was called by the Slovenes, gave the town its name. For foot patients or elderly people the mountain can be easily reached by a lift or the Schlossbergbahn, otherwise there are also 260 steps or several paths leading to the considerable viewpoint.

Another sight that should not be ignored when visiting the city is Eggenberg Castle. It is one of the most valuable sights for the country of Austria and is not least Unesco World Heritage Site. The baroque complex including the imposing castle is, besides the park, a very popular recreational destination for families, single travellers, locals and peacocks. The beautiful animals are, especially in the summer months, well-known inhabitants of the complex.  Finally, an interesting fact about the castle itself: the number of room windows corresponds to the 365 days of a year.

Overall, the city is also very well equipped in terms of infrastructure. Parking facilities as well as public transport connections are unproblematic. In addition, there is an old town tram in the city centre that is available free of charge for all passengers.

Well, are you now curious to explore the city, climb the Schlossberg or simply stroll through the baroque alleys and buildings? Then let’s go, the citizens of Graz welcome you warmly.