Mur Island with Graz Castle Hill | © Graz Tourism | Harry Schiffer Mur Island with Graz Castle Hill | © Graz Tourism | Harry Schiffer
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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.

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.

Museums and galeries in Styria

  • Graz

Johann Puch Museum

Founded in 2003, the Johann Puch Museum holds around 2,500 exhibits that recount the “moving” history of Styria....
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Pillhofer Skulpturenhalle
  • Neuberg an der Mürz

Pillhofer Skulpturenhalle

The Pillhofer Sculpture Hall The Pillhofer sculpture hall in Neuberg an der Mürz houses drawings and sculptures of...
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hARTberg walk_The Look_Oststeiermark | © Tourismusverband Oststeiermark
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  • Hartberg

hARTberg walk - The Look

Experience unique spray art in the East Styrian town of Hartberg!
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Eingang Krippenmuseum | © TV ERZBERG LEOBEN
  • Eisenerz

Krippenmuseum

The museum takes visitors into a world where the miracle of Christ's birth is made visible. Wrapped in the scent of...
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  • Hartberg

hARTberg walk - Random Action Heroes

Experience unique spray art in the East Styrian town of Hartberg!
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hARTberg walk_What's left_Oststeiermark | © Tourismusverband Oststeiermark
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  • Hartberg

hARTberg walk - What´s left

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

Eggenberg Palace

Universalmuseum Joanneum The universe is in Graz! It’s no joke, but rather a wonderful example of harmonious...
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hARTberg walk_Do the right thing_Oststeiermark | © Tourismusverband Oststeiermark
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  • Hartberg

hARTberg walk - Do the right thing

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

Home land museum Arzberg

The Arzberger Heimat- und Volkkundemuseum (Museum of Local History and Folklore) includes a clear display of objects...
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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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Bäuerliche Arbeitsweise
  • Mühlen

Museum of Farming

The museum of Farming in Mühlen is a world of adventure for young and old alike. The farming way of life, work and...
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Skulptur beim Stiegenaufgang | © Skulpturenhaus Hortensia
  • Deutschlandsberg

Skulpturenhaus Hortensia

the sculptor Hortensia Fussy has created an art venue in Bad Gams.
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Schloss Eggenberg castle, dining room, Graz | © Universalmuseum Joanneum / Peter Gradischnigg | Peter Gradischnigg

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Nine regions and countless special experiences

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