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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

Museum_spheres_Eastern Styria | © Stadtgemeinde Gleisdorf_Tourismusverband Oststeiermark
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  • Gleisdorf

MiR - Museum in the city hall

Enjoy a journey through art and culture over the course of a year in the MiR – Museum in the Rathaus (town hall).
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  • Hartberg

hARTberg walk - Pink Panters

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

Naturmuseum Neuberg

A journey of discovery through the animal world of all continents ... Behind the thick monastery walls in the...
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  • Graz

Kunsthaus Graz

Universalmuseum Joanneum Wonder, enthusiasm, incredulity. The spectacular architecture of Graz Kunsthaus leaves nobody...
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Ausstellung | © Peter Michelitsch
  • Deutschlandsberg

Kulturforum Laßnitzhaus Deutschlandsberg

Right next to the center there is an event hall at Hollenegger Straße 8 with the Laßnitzhaus, which is suitable for a...
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  • Hartberg

hARTberg walk - Koes

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

hARTberg walk - The Look

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

Hartberg City Museum

The Hartberg Museum has been housed in the historic Steinpeißhaus, a Hartberg manor house, since 1988 and is run by...
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Heimatmuseum
  • Mautern in der Steiermark

Heimatmuseum "Troadkastn"

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  • Haus im Ennstal-Aich-Gössenberg

Winter Sports Museum Haus im Ennstal

Travel back in time to the origin of winter sports Through three exhibitions visitors can experience the history and...
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Regions and countless special experiences

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