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Curious about culture

From historic castles and palaces to exhibitions of contemporary art and modern architecture: Styria delights with its distinctive cultural diversity. Fine arts or literature, folklore events or traditional costumes: If you want to find out which cultural treasures in the city and the countryside make the hearts of locals and guests beat faster, you should definitely read on.

Whether fine arts or literature, traditional events or traditional costumes: If you want to know which cultural treasures in the city and the country make the hearts of locals and guests beat faster, you should definitely read on.

Eleven regions full of unique cultural highlights

The cultural treasures of Styria

Culture and the arts play an important role in all regions of Styria. In addition to internationally renowned UNESCO World Heritage Sites and countless excursion destinations, small towns and their long history full of special traditions invite visitors to go on a journey of discovery. The design capital Graz boasts a flourishing cultural and creative scene that skilfully combines the tried and tested with the contemporary. A variety of events and festival series such as "Kulturgenuss im Grünen" (cultural enjoyment in the open air) spice up every season.

Speaking of seasons: Authentic customs and folk culture come to life all year round in the green heart of Austria. They're expressed, for instance, in traditional costume fashion, folk music as well as arts and crafts. If you want to take Styria home with you, you can do so at farmers' markets, in traditional costume shops or in design shops. That's where you can find special products ranging from authentic dirndl fabric to design objects.

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CULTURAL HOTELS IN STYRIA

Everything your cultural heart desires: amidst impressive cultural landscapes, the surrounding area offers numerous museums, cultural events and more for an unforgettable holiday with cultural-culinary accompaniment.

Perfectly coordinated offers

CULTURAL OFFERS IN STYRIA

Travel planning is the be-all and end-all, but it also takes up valuable time. Unless you opt for one of the ready-made vacation packages in Styria. Suitable vacation packages make preparation easier and increase the anticipation of a vacation full of culture.

Museums and galeries in Styria

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  • Mariazell

Mariazeller Heimathaus

Get to know the history of Mariazell in the Mariazeller Heimathaus during a guided tour
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  • Graz

Alte Galerie

Eggenberg Palace | Universalmuseum Joanneum Great world theatre – on stage at Eggenberg Castle. The Alte Galerie...
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Mining Museum_Stollen_Eastern Styria | © Kurt Elmleitner
  • Ratten

Mining Museum Ratten

You can visit the adit in Ratten which is closed since 1960s.
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  • Hartberg

hARTberg walk - Koes

Experience unique spray art in the East Styrian town of Hartberg!
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  • Hartberg

hARTberg walk - Green Walk

Experience unique spray art in the East Styrian town of Hartberg!
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  • Graz

Toy Museum

The “Toy-toy-toy” museum is in the historic city centre of Graz and houses a private collection with historic toys...
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  • Hartberg

hARTberg walk - The Look

Experience unique spray art in the East Styrian town of Hartberg!
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Stoani house of music_Stoakogler_Eastern Styria | © Stoani Haus der Musik
  • Gasen

Stoani House of Music

Reinhold, Fritz & Franz the "Stoakogler" have been moving into the world with their music for over 50 years. Today...
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hARTberg walk_Aminata Muscarina_Oststeiermark | © Tourismusverband Oststeiermark
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  • Hartberg

hARTberg walk - Amanita Muscaria

Experience unique spray art in the East Styrian town of Hartberg!
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  • Graz

Museum of Perception and Samadhi Tank

As soon as you walk in, it will be clear to you that this is not a museum in the traditional sense of the word....
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Hochofenmuseum Radwerk IV | © Hochofenmuseum Radwerk IV
  • Vordernberg

Hochofenmuseum Radwerk IV

The Radwerk IV - a monumental building from the 19th century - is the only preserved and fully equipped charcoal blast...
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Admonter Klosterbibliothek | © Thomas Sattler
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  • Admont

Library & Museum Stift Admont

Fine arts, contemporary art and natural history. Here, not only will you inform yourself about these subjects but you...
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