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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

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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  • St. Barbara im Mürztal

Burgruine Lichtenegg

The Lichtenegg castle is the landmark of the community of St. Barbara in the Mürz Valley / Wartberg and is open in the...
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Blumenwiese | © Schilcherland Steiermark
  • Deutschlandsberg

ART Galerie

Exhibitions in and around the garden. 
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  • Ramsau am Dachstein

Zeitroas Museum

Have you ever seen a mountain hare or marmot up close? Here, you will find a lot of native animals at the museum’s...
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Hengist Museum Wildon | © Hengist Museum
  • Wildon

Hengist Museum Wildon

The Wildon Schlossberg is considered the cradle of Styria and has over 6500 years of settlement continuity. It is one...
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hARTberg walk_Sluggish Esemble_Oststeiermark | © Tourimusverband Oststeiermark
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  • Hartberg

hARTberg walk - Sluggish Ensemble

Experience unique spray art in the East Styrian town of Hartberg!
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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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Pillhofer Skulpturenhalle
  • Neuberg an der Mürz

Pillhofer Skulpturenhalle

The Pillhofer Sculpture Hall The Pillhofer sculpture hall in Neuberg an der Mürz houses drawings and sculptures of...
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  • Schladming-Rohrmoos-Pichl

town museum Schladming

Impressions of the tourist town Schladming
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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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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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hArtberg walk_Take it easy_Oststeiermark | © Tourismusverband Oststeiermark
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  • Hartberg

hARTberg walk - Take it easy

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

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