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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

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hARTberg walk - Phekt

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  • Graz

Archaeology Museum

at Eggenberg Palace | Universalmuseum Joanneum When can a pot can be a lot more than just a pot? At the new underground...
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  • Graz

Kunsthaus Graz

Universalmuseum Joanneum Wonder, enthusiasm, incredulity. The spectacular architecture of Graz Kunsthaus leaves nobody...
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hARTberg walk - Hunde

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  • Mürzzuschlag

Brahmsmuseum

In Mürzzuschlag in Styria, where the lovingly designed Brahms Museum - the only one of its kind in the world - was set...
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  • Stainach-Pürgg

Kannenmuseum

You can marvel at over 4.000 mugs and 2.000 jugs in Erich Leitner's "treasure chamber". Over many years, the number of...
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Museum im Alten Rathaus Eisenerz

Awarded the Austrian museum seal of quality, the Eisenerz City Museum is located in the original center of the mining...
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  • Admont

Library & Museum Stift Admont

Fine arts, contemporary art and natural history. Here, not only will you inform yourself about these subjects but you...
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  • Neuberg an der Mürz

Bergwerksmuseum Montanarum

In the small mining museum Montanarum in Altenberg an der Rax, the history of the ore mines around Altenberg is...
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hARTberg walk - Tribute

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Johann Puch Museum

Founded in 2003, the Johann Puch Museum holds around 2,500 exhibits that recount the “moving” history of Styria....
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Regions and countless special experiences

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