Hauptplatz
Public Plaza
Start in the main square, with the town hall at one end and tram lines crossing the centre. Walk south along Herrengasse, looking into the courtyards on the way to the Landhaus.
Graz in 2 Days: Old Town, Schlossberg and Art
Graz works well for a weekend split between historic streets and modern art. Explore courtyards and the Styrian Armoury, climb the Schlossberg for city views and cross the Mur to the Kunsthaus.
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Day 1 — Old Town & Schlossberg
Day 1 — Old Town & Schlossberg
Grazer Landhaus
Historic Site
Step into the Renaissance courtyard for its arcaded galleries and sense of proportion. The Styrian Armoury is beside it, so these two stops form one compact visit.
Styrian Armoury
Museum, History Museum
The armoury’s densely packed weapons and suits of armour make it one of Graz’s most distinctive museums. A guided tour helps explain how this enormous collection was used and preserved.
Schlossberg
Historic Site
Spend the afternoon on the hill above the old town, following paths between the clock tower, viewpoints and former fortifications. The funicular or lift offers an alternative to climbing the steps.
Day 2 — Mur & Modern Art
Day 2 — Mur & Modern Art
Modern Art Museum Graz
Museum, Art Museum
The Kunsthaus’s rounded blue exterior stands out against the older buildings beside the Mur. Visit for a contemporary exhibition, then continue along the river towards the Murinsel.
Murinsel
Attraction, Core Attraction
Cross onto the steel island structure in the river for a close look at its curved design. It is a short architectural stop between the Kunsthaus and the walk back into the old town.
Neue Galerie Graz
Music Venue
The Neue Galerie in the Joanneum Quarter adds another perspective on modern and contemporary art. Choose it for a longer gallery day, or spend more time in the old streets if one major exhibition is enough.
Stadtpark Graz
Park
End with the paths, lawns and monuments of the park east of the old town. It is a useful outdoor finish after the galleries, with the cathedral quarter close by on the walk there.
Optional extras
Optional extras
Eggenberg Castle
Historic Site, Palace
Make Schloss Eggenberg a separate half-day option for its state rooms and park. It lies west of the centre, so substitute it for part of the modern-art day rather than adding it after everything else.
Botanischer Garten der Universität Graz
Garden, Park Nature
The university’s botanical garden suits travellers interested in plants and greenhouse architecture. Pair it with the Stadtpark side of the city for a greener second afternoon.
Graz Museum
Museum
Choose the city museum for the story behind the streets and buildings of Graz. Its central location makes it an easy replacement for another first-day museum, especially if military history is not your interest.