Autumn in the Graz Region
Top tips for culture, culinary delights and seasonal experiences
When the leaves begin to change colour, Graz reveals its indulgent side. The Styrian capital combines culture, culinary delights and nature in a unique way. Events, cosy cafés and varied excursions into the surrounding region make autumn especially diverse. The Graz Region also has plenty to offer food lovers: from Graz city wine FALTER EGO to Schilcher wine served in traditional Buschenschank wine taverns. Graz truffles provide special culinary experiences, with the International Truffle Festival and guided truffle walks in the Leechwald forest. Autumn is also ideal for exploring the region by bike or on foot, while events such as Aufsteirern and KLANGLICHT bring together culture, tradition and creativity.
Sightseeing in autumn
Explore Graz
Autumn bathes Graz’s sights in golden light and offers pleasant conditions for sightseeing at any time of day.
- In the morning: Explore Eggenberg Palace with its magnificent rooms and extensive gardens, part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- At lunchtime: Museums such as the Kunsthaus Graz or the Styrian Armoury offer fascinating insights into art, culture and history.
- In the afternoon: From the Schlossberg and its Clock Tower, enjoy sweeping views over Graz’s historic old town with its characteristic red rooftops, also part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site.
From city wine to Schilcher
Graz - Capital of Culinary Delights
In autumn, Graz shows just how closely culinary culture, urban life and nature are connected. From cosy cafés and award-winning restaurants to the vineyards surrounding the city, this is a season full of flavour.
- Graz city wine: On the Kehlberg, winemaker Hannes Sabathi produces FALTER EGO, a city wine grown within the Graz city limits.
- Buschenschank & Schilcher: At the beginning of the Schilcher Wine Road, traditional Buschenschank wine taverns invite you to enjoy Brettljause, regional specialities and a glass of Schilcher.
- Café culture: Graz’s cosy cafés are ideal for taking a delicious break with coffee and tempting pastries.
- Award-winning cuisine: Michelin-starred and toque-awarded restaurants showcase the quality and diversity of the region’s culinary scene.
All about truffles
Truffle walks, festival & culinary delights
In autumn, one very special delicacy takes centre stage in Graz: the truffle. At the International Truffle Festival, on guided walks through the Leechwald forest and on the menus of selected restaurants, visitors can discover this seasonal speciality in many different ways.
- International Truffle Festival: The festival brings together producers, culinary experts and a wide range of specialities centred around this prized delicacy.
- Truffle walks in the Leechwald: Join experienced guides and truffle dogs on a search for native truffles.
- On the plate: Selected restaurants in Graz showcase this seasonal ingredient in creative dishes with a regional touch.
Hiking & cycling
Active in autumn
More than 35 hiking routes lead along marked trails through colourful forests, gentle hills and scenic viewpoints. The trails can be enjoyed throughout the year, making the Graz Region a great destination for hiking 365 days a year.
- Whether it’s a leisurely walk, a relaxed half-day tour or a longer hike, nature and outdoor activity go hand in hand here.
- Cyclists can explore 18 signposted themed routes in and around Graz.
- Routes range from easy rides along rivers to more challenging tours with plenty of elevation gain.
- Leisurely cycling and active day trips can be combined flexibly, making autumn an ideal season to explore the region.
- Golfers can choose from a wide variety of courses, with attractive outdoor facilities and modern indoor options for every level.
- The Styria GOLF CARD brings this variety together and provides access to first-class golf courses across the region.
Holy Trinity Church in Graz | © Graz Region | Johannes Bitter
Murinsel in Graz in Autumn | © Graz Region | studio draussen
Farmhouse at the Stübing Open-Air Museum | © Graz Region | Bernd Grosseck
Kunsthaus Graz in the Autumn Cityscape | © Graz Region | Johannes Bitter
Sunset on Schöckl in Styria | © Graz Region | Markus Gröblbauer
FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions
The top 10 sights in Graz are the Schlossberg with the Uhrturm, the Kunsthaus Graz, Schloss Eggenberg, the Landeszeughaus, the Landhaushof, the Grazer Glockenspiel, the Grazer Dom, the Mausoleum, and the Doppelwendeltreppe.
Graz Main Station is one of the most important railway stations in Austria. There are good train connections from Vienna, Munich and Prague, among others. With the Koralm Railway, you can travel from Klagenfurt to Graz in just 42 minutes, and there are also faster connections from Northern Italy (approx. 4 hours). Thanks to various direct flights, you can reach Graz in no time from Hamburg (1 hour 30 minutes), Berlin (1 hour 20 minutes), Düsseldorf (1 hour 25 minutes), Frankfurt (1 hour 25 minutes), Zurich (1 hour 15 minutes), and London (2 hour 15 minutes).
Whether you prefer stylish city hotels or small, charming private accommodations in the surrounding countryside — there is something for everyone. The wide range of places to stay offers options for luxury travelers, relaxed connoisseurs and modern explorers alike. We recommend browsing through our partner accommodations directly on our website to find the one that suits you best.
Top excursion destinations in the surrounding area include the Austrian Open-Air Museum Stübing, the Sculpture Park, the Schöckl, the Arnold Schwarzenegger Museum, the Lurgrotte cave, the Kesselfallklamm gorge, the Lipizzaner Stud Piber, Stift Rein Abbey, and many more.
When temperatures rise, Graz’s city life moves outdoors. Here is a small selection of the most beautiful spots:
- Café Fotter | Attemsgasse 6, 8010 Graz
- Dook’s | Griesgasse 7, 8020 Graz
- Freiblick Tagescafé | Sackstraße 7–13, 8010 Graz
- Lotti’s Café und Croissants | Albrechtgasse 4, 8010 Graz
- soulcoffee | Karmeliterplatz 8, 8010 Graz
- Tribeka | mehrere Standorte
- Operncafé | Opernring 22, 8010 Graz
In autumn, numerous traditional Buschenschank wine taverns invite you to enjoy a hearty snack, local wine and Schilcher. Here is a small selection:
- Buschenschank Wastl | Wenisbucher Straße 115, 8044 Graz
- Kaiser Greißler| Kaiserfeldgasse 19, 8010 Graz
- Buschenschank Dokter| Steinberg 8, 8563 Steinberg bei Ligist
- Buschenschank Dorner | Reiteregg 44, 8151 St. Bartholomä
- Buschenschank Kremser-Greitbauer | Dietenberg 94, 8563 Ligist
- Buschenschank Zach | Steinberg 9, 8563 Steinberg bei Ligist
- Reiß Heuriger | Volkersdorferstraße 87, 8063 Eggersdorf bei Graz
Whether you are planning a relaxed ride through the city or one of our scenic cycling tours, bikes and e-bikes can be rented at several locations in Graz:
- Radstation Hauptbahnhof Graz | Europaplatz 4, 8020 Graz
- Bicycle Fahrradverleih | Körösistraße 17, 8010 Graz
- Rad aktiv | Annenstraße 50, 8020 Graz
- CYCLE Graz (E-Bikes) | Griesgasse 31, 8020 Graz
Tickets for Bühnen Graz are available at: ticketzentrum.buehnen-graz.com
