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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

Theriak Museum

What can’t be cured must be endured, as the saying goes… but perhaps it can be cured after all? The Mohren...
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Arnold Schwarzenegger Museum | © Region Graz - Harry Schiffer
  • Thal

Arnold Schwarzenegger Museum

Insight into the childhood and career of the world star
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Museum_spheres_Eastern Styria | © Stadtgemeinde Gleisdorf_Tourismusverband Oststeiermark
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  • Gleisdorf

MiR - Museum in the city hall

Enjoy a journey through art and culture over the course of a year in the MiR – Museum in the Rathaus (town hall).
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WinterSportMuseum | © WinterSportMuseum
  • Mürzzuschlag

WinterSportMuseum

The WinterSportMuseum Mürzzuschlag has one of the largest and most important collections in the winter sports history....
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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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Holzknechtmuseum
  • Neuberg an der Mürz

Holzknecht- und Heimatmuseum

The lumberjack museum in Mürzsteg-Lanau shows tools and exhibits from the 19th and 20th centuries that were available...
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Ausstellung | © Peter Michelitsch
  • Deutschlandsberg

Kulturforum Laßnitzhaus Deutschlandsberg

Right next to the center there is an event hall at Hollenegger Straße 8 with the Laßnitzhaus, which is suitable for a...
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hARTberg walk_The Optimist_Oststeiermark | © Tourismusverband Oststeiermark
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  • Hartberg

hARTberg walk - Optimist

Experience unique spray art in the East Styrian town of Hartberg!
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Folklore museum_Dolls_Eastern Styria | © Tourismusverband Oststeiermark
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  • Pöllau

Museum of Folklore

The museum has three exhibition rooms with a large collection of household items. 
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  • Graz

Coin Cabinet

at Eggenberg Palace Graz | Universalmuseum Joanneum With highlights from the second largest public collection of coins...
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Roseggers Waldschule | © Jakob Hiller
  • Krieglach

Roseggers Waldschule

Thanks to a call for donations from Peter Rosegger, the Waldschule am Alpl was built in 1902 and operated until 1975.
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Bladesmith Museum_Outside_Eastern Styria | © Klingenschmiede
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  • 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 ...