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What to see in Graz

A university city of red roofs and modern architecture on the river.

Updated 19 October 2026 · How we make our guides

Photo: Kermoareb · CC BY 3.0

Graz highlights

The places you can’t miss. In the app we sort them by day and close to each other.

  1. Schlossberg

    A hill with the clock tower.

  2. Kunsthaus

    A museum shaped like a blue alien.

  3. Murinsel

    An artificial island in the river.

  4. Old town

    A World Heritage Site.

  5. Eggenberg Palace

    A Baroque palace.

Day trips from Graz

We take you straight to the best-rated tour on GetYourGuide, with its reviews and dates.

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When to travel to Graz

Any time of year is good to travel to Graz: our data shows no months with weather, closure or crowd warnings.

  1. Jan no warnings
  2. Feb no warnings
  3. Mar no warnings
  4. Apr no warnings
  5. May no warnings
  6. Jun no warnings
  7. Jul no warnings
  8. Aug no warnings
  9. Sep no warnings
  10. Oct no warnings
  11. Nov no warnings
  12. Dec no warnings

Typical food of Graz

The dish you have to try there and how to make it at home, to whet your appetite before the trip (or to go back to Graz from your kitchen).

Backhendl
Photo: Politikaner · CC BY-SA 3.0

Backhendl

The fried chicken of Styria, the Graz region: breaded, fried pieces served with potato salad dressed with the local pumpkin seed oil.

  • Serves 4
  • 50 min

Ingredients

  • 1 chicken, cut into pieces (or boneless thighs)
  • The juice of 1 lemon
  • 100 g flour
  • 2 eggs
  • 150 g breadcrumbs
  • Oil for frying
  • Salt and pepper
  • Potato or lettuce salad dressed with pumpkin seed oil

How to make it at home

  1. Salt the chicken and sprinkle it with lemon.
  2. Dip it in flour, beaten egg and breadcrumbs.
  3. Fry it in plenty of oil at 160 °C for about 12 minutes, until cooked through and golden.
  4. Drain on kitchen paper.
  5. Serve with lemon and salad dressed with pumpkin seed oil.

The trick: Dark green pumpkin seed oil is the flavour of Styria.

Where and what to eat

To eat like a local: the Beisl (Viennese tavern). The dishes you can’t miss are in the Austria guide.

Frequently asked questions about Graz

What to see in Graz?

Schlossberg, Kunsthaus, Murinsel, Old town and Eggenberg Palace.

What to see in Graz in one day?

Don’t miss Schlossberg, Kunsthaus, Murinsel, Old town and Eggenberg Palace. To split it into days and areas without crossing the city back and forth, the Bagintravel app plans your trip in a minute.

What’s the best time to travel to Graz?

Any time of year is good to travel to Graz: our data shows no months with weather, closure or crowd warnings.

What day trips can you take from Graz?

Graz.

What is the typical food of Graz?

Backhendl. The fried chicken of Styria, the Graz region: breaded, fried pieces served with potato salad dressed with the local pumpkin seed oil.

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Guide reviewed 19 October 2026. Places, areas and seasons: the same data the Bagintravel app uses. Sources and method.