Charming with a Medieval Twist

Surrounded by lush forestry and the Austrian Alps, the picturesque and cosmopolitan city of Graz offers pretty Renaissance courtyards, diverse architecture, a charming and historic old town, along with winding Mur River which runs through the heart of the city.

Graz’s vast history and architecture is on show beyond the fortified Old Town which is lined with cobblestoned streets, red rooftops, medieval houses, and famous landmarks such as Graz Clock Tower, Kunsthaus Graz, Graz Opera House and the 15th-century Burg.

Beyond the mountains of Grazer Schlossberg stand the Chateau Eggenberg and Herz Jesu Kirche. Graz has several popular entertainment areas, in particular the popular square Hauptplatz which features several cafés, bars, restaurants and shops.

Due it its many universities, Graz has a large student population which brings with it an energetic nightlife and a vibrant art scene. It has several interesting museums like the Alte Galerie.

Booking.com has a large choice of accommodation in and around Graz. Thalerhof Airport and Graz Hauptbahnhof offer links to many major European cities such as Vienna, Ljubljana, Zagreb and Munich.