In order to get acquainted with the multifaceted culture of local residents, travellers are recommended to visit colorful national holidays that take place in Graz every year. Each celebration and festival is distinguished by a rich choice of different unique traditions. The tradition to celebrate some festivals first appeared several centuries ago, while other holidays have appeared recently. Regardless of age, these celebrations are surely of a great interest for both locals and foreigners.
Guests of the city traditionally enjoy visiting Grubers Kehlberghof restaurant that specializes in preparation of dishes of Avesta cuisine. The menu of the restaurant features popular dishes … Open
Graz has prepared a rich program full of excursions for its guests. Travelers should definitely not forget to visit Armoury Museum. The beautiful museum, which was one of the largest … Open
We simply can’t fail to mention numerous religious festivals, the most symbolic of which is All Saints Day. The first mentions of the festival belong to the 7th century. During its long history the festival has gained a lot of interesting customs. Nowadays All Saints Day is the time to commemorate dead relatives, and when night falls to the city, many locals try fortune telling. On this day you can try to attract good luck, look into the future and prepare healing teas from herbs and charms. Many traditions have appeared more than one hundred years ago.
Fans of active pastime will surely appreciate a huge choice of entertainment venues in Graz. Schlossberg Park is a perfect destination for hiking and outdoor recreation. Here you can spend a … Open
In mid-September, you can witness such an event as Aufsteirern. This is one of the most distinctive festivals, during which you can get to know the local culture as closely as possible through traditional Austrian music, cuisine, dance, and art. You can buy unusual and original things at the fair, and a special interesting program is prepared for children. The festival is more than worthy of a visit, as evidenced by the fact that it is regularly attended by more than 100,000 visitors. Its venues are different locations in the capital of Styria such as Hauptplatz, Karmeliterplatz, and Landhaushof.
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Metal music is also loved in the city, which is confirmed by holding such an event as Metal On The Hill in mid-August. Among its headliners are popular and eminent bands coming from all over the world, mostly from Germany, Scandinavian countries, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Switzerland and the host country itself. However, this is for good reason because every metalhead knows that this is where most of the coolest bands playing hard music come from. The venue of the festival is Schloßbergbühne Kasematten, which means that spectators can enjoy camping in addition to an excellent musical program, which will greatly delight fans of outdoor recreation.
At the same time, that is, in the middle of August, non-metal fans won't be at a loss as well - a gastronomic festival is held especially for them. It takes place in bars, cafes, and restaurants on the central streets of the capital of Styria, and, besides tastings, visitors are offered master classes, seminars, and consultations on how to cook one or another Austrian dish. Eminent chefs from Western Europe present their culinary delights here, making it one of the best events to visit.
Get acquainted with the art of Styria by attending Styriarte. It begins at the end of June and ends at the end of next month. Its main locations are Schloss Eggenberg, Stefanisaal and Helmut List Halle. The event offers a new look at classical and ancient music, mixing them with a modern sound. Another event worth visiting while in Arnold Schwarzenegger’s hometown is Diagonale, a film festival attended by more than 25,000 spectators from all over the world. Here you can be the first to see the Austrian premieres, which first and foremost pleases all film fans.
Graz is rich in attractive designer hotels. The comfortable hotel, Zur Steirerstubn, is located on Lendplatz and stands out for its very pleasant interior design. The hotel’s … Open