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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

  • 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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hARTberg walk_Rise above_Oststeiermark | © Tourismusverband Oststeiermark
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  • Hartberg

hARTberg walk - Rise Above

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

Archaeological Collections

at the Institute of Archaeology, Karl-Franzens University Graz Collector’s fortune – you’ll find it at the...
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Südbahnmuseum | © Südbahnmuseum
  • Mürzzuschlag

Südbahnmuseum

The gateway to the UNESCO World Heritage Semmering Railway: two locomotive halls show an interesting exhibition...
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Funde der Vor- und Frühgeschichte, Römerzeit
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  • Kapfenberg

Museum der Stadtgemeinde Kapfenberg

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Smokehouse Schirner_outside_Eastern_Styria | © Rauchstubenhaus Schirner
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  • Birkfeld

Smoke house Schirner

The Schirner Rauchstubenhaus was inhabited by the Grabenbauer family until 1977. Afterwards, in November 1993, the...
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Votivgaben Schatzkammer | © Basilika Mariazell
  • Mariazell

Schatzkammern in der Basilika

In the treasuries of the Mariazell Basilica, votive images, votive offerings and miraculous images from several...
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  • Graz

Tramway Museum

Next stop – museum. The Tramway Museum Graz is well worth a visit. Founded in 1971, the society’s aim is to...
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Stadtgalerie | © Stadtgalerie Deutschlandsberg
  • Deutschlandsberg

Stadtgalerie Deutschlandsberg

The Stadtgalerie is a measure by the city marketing of Deutschlandsberg to revitalize empty business premises and gives...
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Kleines Sanitärmuseum Leibnitz | © Kleines Sanitärmuseum Leibnitz
  • Leibnitz

Kleines Sanitärmuseum Leibnitz

After more than 30 years of collecting against the background of an installation business, Erika Haas from Leibnitz...
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Narrenkastl Frohnleiten | © U. Gollesch
  • Frohnleiten

Art off-space Jester's box

The project "Kunst off-space Narrenkastl" - is a transformed shop window. Over 125 national and international artists...
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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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Regions and countless special experiences

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