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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

  • Graz

Joanneum Quarter

Universalmuseum Joanneum A paradise for culture vultures – the Joanneumsviertel in Graz. This large-scale cultural...
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Stadtmuseum Trofaiach | © Museumsverbund Betriebsges.m.b.H.
  • Trofaiach

Stadtmuseum Trofaiach

Das Museum Trofaiach im Schloss Stibichhofen liegt im Zentrum der Stadt in der Steiermark mitten in der Urlaubsregion...
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  • Graz

Folk Life Museum

Universalmuseum Joanneum The Folklore Museum at Paulustor tells of Styrian self-images and different living...
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Greith Haus außen | © Greith-Haus
  • St. Martin im Sulmtal

Greith Haus Sankt Ulrich

The Greith House is home to top-class art and cultural events and also impresses with its extraordinary architecture.
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Roseggers Geburtshaus | © Jakob Hiller
  • Krieglach

Peter Roseggers Geburtshaus

The local poet Peter Rosegger was born at the Alpl near Krieglach, where he spent the first 17 years of his life.
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Afrikamuseum in Weißenbach bei Liezen | © Thomas Sattler
  • Liezen

Afrikamuseum

Manuscripts and travel souvenirs of the African explorer Hermann von Wißmann (1853 - 1905).
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Skulptur beim Stiegenaufgang | © Skulpturenhaus Hortensia
  • Deutschlandsberg

Skulpturenhaus Hortensia

The sculptor Hortensia's sculpture house offers a very approachable way to experience her art, and it is also a...
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hARTberg walk_Phekt_Oststeiermark | © Tourimusverband Oststeiermark
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  • Hartberg

hARTberg walk - Phekt

Experience unique spray art in the East Styrian town of Hartberg!
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hARTberg walk_Onur | © ONUR
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  • Hartberg

hARTberg walk - ONUR

Experience unique spray art in the East Styrian town of Hartberg!
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hARTberg walk_Random Action Heros_Oststeiermark | © Tourismusverband Oststeiermark
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  • Hartberg

hARTberg walk - Random Action Heroes

Experience unique spray art in the East Styrian town of Hartberg!
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  • Graz

Armoury

Universalmuseum Joanneum | Most important historical weapon collection in the world. A knight’s tale of passion?...
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Bladesmith Museum_Outside_Eastern Styria | © Klingenschmiede
  • Weiz

Bladesmith Museum

On the outskirts of Weiz there is still the old Mosdorfer factory from the late 18th century with the blade and scythe...
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Regions and countless special experiences

The green heart of Austria – more than just culture ...