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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

  • Schladming-Rohrmoos-Pichl

Nickelmuseum

The Nickel museum near Holdalm is an eyecatcher for people of every age. It tells an interesting story about the time,...
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hARTberg walk_Hunde_Oststeiermark | © Tourismusverband Oststeiermark
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  • Hartberg

hARTberg walk - Hunde

Experience unique spray art in the East Styrian town of Hartberg!
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Bauernmuseum Gundersdorf | © Schilcherland Steiermark
  • St. Stefan ob Stainz

Bauernmuseum Gundersdorf

Insights into agriculture from 1850-1970!
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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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hARTberg walk_Treazy & Sydney_4_Oststeiermark | © Sydney & Treazy
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  • Hartberg

hARTberg walk - TREAZY & SYDNEY

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

Paula Grogger Museum

Visit the home of the famous poet Paula Grogger, who was born on 12 July 1892 in Öblarn as the daughter of an iron and...
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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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  • Weiz

City Museum Weiz

The museum makes an important contribution to the understanding of history, art and historical living environments in...
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  • Hartberg

hARTberg walk - Kabbalah

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

Bauernmuseum

The museum of Farming in Mühlen is a world of adventure for young and old alike. The farming way of life, work and...
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  • Graz

Eggenberg Palace

Universalmuseum Joanneum The universe is in Graz! It’s no joke, but rather a wonderful example of harmonious...
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  • Vordernberg

Hochofenmuseum Radwerk IV

The Radwerk IV - a monumental building from the 19th century - is the only preserved and fully equipped charcoal blast...
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Regions and countless special experiences

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