Red rooftops, gentle trams and the Mur River shimmering beneath the hills. Graz is the heart of Styria—but it also beats with a soft, local pulse. Once a gathering of medieval quarters and merchant streets, it’s grown into a patchwork of leafy avenues, creative districts and terraced neighbourhoods full of charm.
Beyond the lively cafés of the Hauptplatz and the morning bustle around Jakominiplatz, Graz is calm enough to feel personal. Take a quiet moment exploring a sunlit courtyard, linger over coffee in a shaded square, or watch the city unwind from the paths leading up to the Schlossberg—you choose the tempo here.
With rustic Styrian dishes and inventive modern cooking, Graz’s food scene is as warm and generous as its people. Begin your day with a slice of fresh Reindling, pause at lunch for pumpkin-seed-oil specialties, then end the evening with whatever global flavours inspire you. In Austria’s most laid-back city, every meal feels rooted in tradition yet open to discovery.
