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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

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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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  • 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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  • Hartberg

hARTberg walk - DXTR

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

hARTberg walk - Amanita Muscaria

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

Mariazeller Heimathaus

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

hARTberg walk - Rise Above

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

Bergwerksmuseum Montanarum

In the small mining museum Montanarum in Altenberg an der Rax, the history of the ore mines around Altenberg is...
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  • Graz

Theriak Museum

What can’t be cured must be endured, as the saying goes… but perhaps it can be cured after all? The Mohren...
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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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  • Graz

Alte Galerie

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

Copper show mine Radmer

In years of painstaking manual labour, we have awakened from its slumber a part of that Radmer mining history that came...
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Regions and countless special experiences

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