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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

hARTberg walk_Seher_3_Oststeiermark | © SEHER
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  • Hartberg

hARTberg walk - SEHER

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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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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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  • Graz

Toy Museum

The “Toy-toy-toy” museum is in the historic city centre of Graz and houses a private collection with historic toys...
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Admonter Klosterbibliothek | © Thomas Sattler
  • 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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Montanmuseum | © TV Hochsteiermark
  • Mariazell

Montanmuseum Gußwerk

Immerse yourself in the mining history of Gußwerk!
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  • Eisenerz

Museum Gerberei Salzer

“Styrian landmark” – awarded by the State of Styria in 2015. Visitors learn all about the production process and...
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Kniely Haus Leutschach | © Kniely Haus Leutschach
  • Leutschach an der Weinstraße

Kniely Haus Leutschach

The municipality of Leutschach an der Weinstraße runs a center of art, culture & communication in the middle of...
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hARTberg walk_DXTR_2_Oststeiermark | © DXTR
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  • Hartberg

hARTberg walk - DXTR

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

Armoury

Universalmuseum Joanneum | Most important historical weapon collection in the world. A knight’s tale of passion?...
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  • Graz

Graz Museum Schlossberg

A new place inviting visitors to arrive and to linger. The Graz Museum Schlossberg – a new place inviting visitors to...
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Regions and countless special experiences

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