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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

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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hARTberg walk_SATURNO_Oststeiermark | © Tourimusverband Oststeiermark
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  • Hartberg

hARTberg walk - Saturno

Experience unique spray art in the East Styrian town of Hartberg!
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hARTberg walk_Sluggish Esemble_Oststeiermark | © Tourimusverband Oststeiermark
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  • Hartberg

hARTberg walk - Sluggish Ensemble

Experience unique spray art in the East Styrian town of Hartberg!
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Arnold Schwarzenegger Museum | © Region Graz - Harry Schiffer
  • Thal

Arnold Schwarzenegger Museum

Insight into the childhood and career of the world star
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Naturmuseum 1 | © Naturpark Mürzer Oberland
  • Neuberg an der Mürz

Naturmuseum Neuberg

A journey of discovery through the animal world of all continents ... Behind the thick monastery walls in the...
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Südbahnmuseum | © Südbahnmuseum
  • Mürzzuschlag

Südbahnmuseum

The gateway to the UNESCO World Heritage Semmering Railway: two locomotive halls show an interesting exhibition...
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  • Graz

Kunsthaus Graz

Universalmuseum Joanneum Wonder, enthusiasm, incredulity. The spectacular architecture of Graz Kunsthaus leaves nobody...
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Blumenwiese | © Schilcherland Steiermark
  • Deutschlandsberg

ART Galerie

Exhibitions in and around the garden. 
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Willkommen im Forstmuseum Silvanum | © Stefan Leitner
  • Landl

Forstmuseum Silvanum

Großreifling and its Silvanum. What exactly is that, you might ask? It’s an old granary, which was turned into the...
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general view of riegersburg castle | © Harald Eisenberger
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  • Riegersburg

Castle Riegersburg

Riegersburg Castle is enthroned on a 482 meter high volcanic rock, visible from afar.
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Museumscenter und Kunsthalle Leoben | © @erzbergleoben
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  • Leoben

Kulturquartier Leoben

Under the motto: "Rails into the past", the visitor can embark on a journey from the present back into the past in the...
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Regions and countless special experiences

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