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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

Schmalspurbahnmuseum
  • Teufenbach-Katsch

Narrow-gauge railroad museum of the Club 760

In 1978, the "Friends of the Murtal Railway" club set up a narrow-gauge railway museum with a siding to the Frojach...
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Landwirtschaftsmuseum Schloss Stainz | © UMJ, N. Lackner
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  • Stainz

Universalmuseum Joanneum - Landwirtschaftsmuseum Schloss Stainz

The past, present and future of rural work are presented in an exciting way based on historical objects and current...
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Smokehouse Schirner_outside_Eastern_Styria | © Rauchstubenhaus Schirner
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  • Birkfeld

Smoke house Schirner

The Schirner Rauchstubenhaus was inhabited by the Grabenbauer family until 1977. Afterwards, in November 1993, the...
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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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Hartberg Museum_outdoor_Eastern Styria | © Tourismusverband Oststeiermark
  • 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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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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Schloss Seggau von oben | © Patrick Schadler | shutterstock.com
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  • Leibnitz

Schloss Seggau

Seggau Castle is more than just a castle: like a small town, it is situated on a gentle hill in the middle of the...
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general view of riegersburg castle | © Harald Eisenberger
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  • Riegersburg

Castle Riegersburg

Riegersburg Castle is enthroned on a 482 meter high volcanic rock, visible from afar.
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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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  • 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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Willkommen im Forstmuseum Silvanum | © Stefan Leitner
  • Landl

Forstmuseum Silvanum

Großreifling and its Silvanum. What exactly is that, you might ask? It’s an old granary, which was turned into the...
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Regions and countless special experiences

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