Graz in autumn | © Graz Tourismus Graz in autumn | © Graz Tourismus
in the Graz Region

Golden Autumn

When autumn arrives in Graz, golden light and bright leaves immerse the cultural capital in a special atmosphere. In the cosy restaurants and cafés of the old town, you can enjoy autumn specialities and regional wines, while outside, the colour scheme of the season entices – urban lifestyle meets Styrian hospitality.

In the old town of Graz – a UNESCO World Heritage Site – the mild late summer temperatures invite you to take relaxing walks through the narrow streets and courtyards. “Aufsteirern” and “Klanglicht” are traditional & colourful events to take us into autumn. 

Just a few minutes outside the city, the colourful side of autumn begins – perfect for hiking and cycling through golden vineyards, colourful forests and scenic hills. If you’re looking for peace and quiet, you will find it along gentle river paths, at quiet natural sites or in the thermal spa NOVA Köflach, while the clear autumn air recharges your batteries.

Once there, you’ll have double the fun – it’s rarely so easy to have everything: urban flair, cultural highlights and relaxation amid a colourful landscape. Be seduced by the golden autumn magic of the Graz Region – find your accommodation now and experience unforgettable autumnal days amongst colourful forests, culinary delights and welcoming comfort.

You have to have seen that!

Although there is a lot going on and Austria’s second largest city can adorn itself with all kinds of titles, such as UNESCO World Heritage Site for the city centre and Eggenberg Palace, City of Design and Austria’s only gourmet capital, you can always feel a special cosiness and relaxed serenity here. Sporty challenges await you at the gates of the city: the Hebalm, Gleinalm, Stubalm, Pack and the Schöckl draw the eye with their beautiful autumn colours.

for the weatherproof
© Graz Region | studio draussen

autumn bucket-list

  • Autumn city flair – enjoy the mild late summer sun in cosy cafés and beer gardens or on a city stroll.
  • Golden sunsets – best observed from the old lookout post at Plabutsch or with a sundowner at the Schlossberg.
  • Events with an atmosphere – high culture meets folk culture – Aufsteirern, Steirischer Herbst, Klanglicht.
  • Hiking in the colours of nature – whether Schöckl, Altes Almhaus or a walk through the city...
  • Enjoyable autumn cycling – through the vineyards, along the Mur or from destination to destination.
  • Truffle time – did you know that truffles also grow in the city forests in Graz? Taste them at the Truffle Festival.
  • Buschenschank-Herbst – enjoy regional delicacies, wine and “Sturm”, a semi-fermented grape juice, against a colourful landscape backdrop.
„Did you know that at the traditional Lipizzaner Almabtrieb, the world-famous horses return from the summer pastures to the valley?“

Brochures for your next stay

6 biking & hiking tours, 18 gentle tours by bike and 35 hiking tours are summarised in the following brochures. Download or order now and plan your next holiday!

You can order the brochures here!

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Crazy about fresh air, metres of altitude and a zest for life? Here you can find even more inspiration for an active holiday in the Graz Region:

small elephant at Franziskanerplatz Graz
Autumn scene with traditional wooden houses and small chapel at the Austrian Open-Air Museum Stübing
Culinary delights in the capital of delight Graz
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