Travel guide for GRAZ

Information

Climate

The climate is generally good but the best time to visit Graz is during summer, which is very pleasant. However be prepared to take an umbrella with you.

Location

Graz is located in the south-eastern part of Austria, on the Mur River. It’s the second largest city ( 300,000 population ) in Austria behind Vienna and the capital of the federal state of Styria. Its city centre has been added to the UNESCO list of World Cultural Heritage Sites.

Trasportation

The best way to discover Graz is on foot. The city centre is relatively small and is just 20 minutes from the central train station. Otherwise you can use the extensive public transport network system which includes buses and 6 tram lines.

Contact

The Austrians speak a dialect of German, but most of the people know very well English.

News-Info

In the central route (Herrengasse) is an information office that provides tourist maps and other useful information.

While there

Food

1. Sorger ( for tasteful and cheap dishes in a very pleasant environment for all ages) 2. Drei Goldene Kugeln (for very large portions (!), with many students) 3. Posaune (for delicious pizza and huge toasts) 4. Eis Temmel ( fantastic ice cream) 5. Opern Cafe '(for the classic Austrian sweet, such as Sacher ). Besides do not miss to eat the traditional Austrian dish “Wiener Schnitzel”!!

Romance

What's more romantic than the hill Schlossberg? Lovely view!

Not to miss

1. The Schlossberg hill, a beautiful landscape with fantastic view and a nice cafe on top. 2. Walk on the bridge over the River Mur and see the artificial island and the Kunsthaus, the house of modern art. 3. Stroll around the main square; see the City Council building and many other buildings with beautiful architecture. 4. Visit the museums of the city; some of them are very interesting. 5. Walk to the enormous city park which is located close to the universities. During the spring and the summer you will find many people just to enjoy the sun! In the park there and busts of Mozart and other famous Austrians and a beautiful fountain! And be sure, there are many more sights that remain to be discovered by the next visitors!