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Cultural enjoyment outdoors

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

Aussenansicht | © TV Hochsteiermark
  • Mariazell

Mariazeller Heimathaus

Get to know the history of Mariazell in the Mariazeller Heimathaus during a guided tour
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  • Graz

Alte Galerie

Eggenberg Palace | Universalmuseum Joanneum Great world theatre – on stage at Eggenberg Castle. The Alte Galerie...
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  • Graz

Schell Collection

Austrian Lock and Key Museum The key to happiness – could you find it here? The Schell Collection, Austria’s museum...
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Landwirtschaftsmuseum Schloss Stainz | © UMJ, N. Lackner
  • Stainz

Universalmuseum Joanneum - Landwirtschaftsmuseum Schloss Stainz

The past, present and future of rural work are presented in an exciting way based on historical objects and current...
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hARTberg walk_Nychos_Oststeiermark | © rabbiteyemovement
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  • Hartberg

hARTberg walk - NYCHOS

Experience unique spray art in the East Styrian town of Hartberg!
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Schmalspurbahnmuseum
  • Teufenbach-Katsch

Narrow-gauge railroad museum of the Club 760

In 1978, the "Friends of the Murtal Railway" club set up a narrow-gauge railway museum with a siding to the Frojach...
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Naturmuseum 1 | © Naturpark Mürzer Oberland
  • Neuberg an der Mürz

Naturmuseum Neuberg

A journey of discovery through the animal world of all continents ... Behind the thick monastery walls in the...
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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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Mining Museum_Stollen_Eastern Styria | © Kurt Elmleitner
  • Ratten

Mining Museum Ratten

You can visit the adit in Ratten which is closed since 1960s.
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  • Graz

Eggenberg Palace

Universalmuseum Joanneum The universe is in Graz! It’s no joke, but rather a wonderful example of harmonious...
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hARTberg walk_Kabbalah_Oststeiermark | © Tourismusverband Oststeiermark
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  • Hartberg

hARTberg walk - Kabbalah

Experience unique spray art in the East Styrian town of Hartberg!
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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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Regions and countless special experiences

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