Top 10 Free Things to do in Graz, Styria

July 27, 2021 Leonardo Torrence

A bevy of universities give Austria's second-largest city its lively pace. Baroque palaces are a pleasant contrast with 16th-century courtyards and provocative modern buildings. The Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, teems with fine architecture, including the Burg castle complex, with its Gothic double staircase, and the graceful Uhrturm clock tower. A funicular takes visitors up the dramatic bluff. The River Mur dashes through the city, and thermal springs dot the surrounding countryside.
Restaurants in Graz

1. Rettenbachklamm

Steingrabenweg 28, Graz 8044 Austria
Excellent
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5.0 based on 13 reviews

Rettenbachklamm

2. Kaiser-Josef-Platz Market

Graz Austria http://www.graztourismus.at/de/sehen-und-erleben/sightseeing/sehenswuerdigkeiten/kaiser-josef-markt_sh-1245
Excellent
56%
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32%
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12%
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4.5 based on 50 reviews

Kaiser-Josef-Platz Market

A popular outdoor farmers' market.

3. Bauernmarkt am Lendplatz

Lendplatz, Graz 8020 Austria Tel:-43-316-76-50-00, 43-316-872-52-02
Excellent
55%
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31%
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10%
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4.5 based on 29 reviews

Bauernmarkt am Lendplatz

4. Hauptplatz

Graz Austria +43 316 80750 https://www.graztourismus.at/de/sehen-und-erleben/sightseeing/sehenswuerdigkeiten/hauptplatz_sh-1244
Excellent
44%
Good
42%
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13%
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1%
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4.5 based on 503 reviews

Hauptplatz

Reviewed By Elena257 - Timisoara, Romania

In the middle of the Altstadt yu can find this beautiful square. If you go there during the winter, you can even find some remaining parts of Christmas Market.

5. Schlossberg

Am Schlossberg, Graz 8010 Austria +43 316 80750 https://www.graztourismus.at/en/see-and-do/sightseeing/sights/schlossberg_sh-1251
Excellent
68%
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26%
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4.5 based on 944 reviews

Schlossberg

Reviewed By Daveshent - Leek, United Kingdom

If in Graz this is a must, weather it is day or night it is well worth the effort of a walk to the top, the history is fascinating and the views over the city amazing.

6. Kastner & Ohler, Paradeishof

Sackstrasse 7/13, Graz 8010 Austria +43 316 8700 http://www.kastner-oehler.at
Excellent
62%
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29%
Satisfactory
7%
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4.5 based on 318 reviews

Kastner & Ohler, Paradeishof

Reviewed By Elena257 - Timisoara, Romania

You really cannot miss the view from the top of the building. You can admire the old clock and the old city center for free! Add a glass of Gluhwein and you have a lovely time.

7. Burgruine Gosting

Ruinenweg, Graz 8051 Austria +43 316 684550 http://www.bvg-graz.at/
Excellent
61%
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30%
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8%
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4.5 based on 79 reviews

Burgruine Gosting

The ruins of the Gösting Castle rise up where the Mur River Valley opens up into Graz. Built in this strategic position between the 11th and the 15th centuries, the castle could control all traffic into Graz. In 1925, the Castle Society was founded to attempt to prevent further destruction after years of neglect and fires during the 18th and 19th centuries. Rising 200 meters over the Mur River, Gösting Ruins offers great views over Graz.

8. Uhrturm

Am Schlossberg, Graz 8010 Austria https://www.graztourismus.at/de/sehen-und-erleben/sightseeing/sehenswuerdigkeiten/uhrturm_sh-1252
Excellent
63%
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32%
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4.5 based on 1,180 reviews

Uhrturm

Reviewed By bulenti2016 - Vienna, Austria

We really enjoyed the clock tower and surroundings on a sunny day. We have a small toddler; we took the lift to the top. Great view, green, quite surroundings. The coffee shop next to the clock tower is packed, many people enjoying their wine and beer. Highly recommended.

9. Sporgasse

Steiermark angolo Hauptplatz, Graz 8010 Austria 433168017 http://www.museum-joanneum.at
Excellent
52%
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4.5 based on 226 reviews

Sporgasse

An alley with several shops and a former area known for breweries

Reviewed By Andr3a1o - Zagreb, Croatia

Nice shopping street. There are also restaurants and cafes. Really crowded, especially during Christmas time. But really worth a visit!

10. Sackstrasse

Sackstrasse, Graz 8010 Austria
Excellent
49%
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4.5 based on 63 reviews

Sackstrasse

Street known for its antique shops, festivals and two museums

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