Come in: Schloss Herberstein | © Tom Lamm | Tom Lamm Come in: Schloss Herberstein | © Tom Lamm | Tom Lamm
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.

Don't miss these ...

Culture and the arts in Styria: top 10 tips

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

11-Österreichisches Vulkanmuseum_Foto-c-Johann-Sch | © 1. Österreichisches Vulkanmuseum
  • open today
  • Feldbach

1. Österreichisches Vulkanmuseum

Why "volcano country" at all? This question is explored in detail in Austria's first volcano museum.
More Details
  • Schladming-Rohrmoos-Pichl

town museum Schladming

Impressions of the tourist town Schladming
More Details
fassade neu steirisches feuerwehrmuseum kunst  kul | © Feuerwehrmuseum
  • Groß Sankt Florian

Steirisches Feuerwehrmuseum Kunst & Kultur Gr. St. Florian

In historical museum architecture, the display collection with modern media provides a look behind the scenes of the...
More Details
  • Graz

Folk Life Museum

Universalmuseum Joanneum The Folklore Museum at Paulustor tells of Styrian self-images and different living...
More Details
  • Graz

UniGraz@Museum

The largest digital book, the longest wave machine: the UniGraz@Museum at the Karl-Franzens University of Graz offers...
More Details
  • Graz

House of Architecture

The house of architecture, HDA for short, was founded in 1988 and is a not-for-profit association for the mediation of...
More Details
Museum im alten Rathaus | © Museumsverbund
  • Eisenerz

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...
More Details
Schloss Seggau von oben | © Patrick Schadler | shutterstock.com
  • open today
  • Leibnitz

Schloss Seggau

Seggau Castle is more than just a castle: like a small town, it is situated on a gentle hill in the middle of the...
More Details
Einblick in das Museum | © Stefan Leitner
  • Wildalpen

Museum HochQuellenWasser

The HochQuellenWasser Museum in Wildalpen is interactive, multimedia and suitable for children.
More Details
  • Graz

Graz Museum

The Graz Museum is the first address to learn everything about the city and the cultural history of Graz. The museum is...
More Details
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...
More Details
Innenhof | © Steiermark Tourismus
  • St. Lambrecht

Benediktinerstift St. Lambrecht

For more than 900 years, the Benedictine monastery of St. Lambrecht has shaped not only the local landscape of the...
More Details

Regions and countless special experiences

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