How to Spend 4 Days in Graz - A Complete Itinerary for Graz

Day 1 | Morning

Landeszeughaus

Ticket Price: 8 EUR

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: Herrengasse 16, Graz, 6 8010 Austria

The Armory is known as the largest museum of weaponry history in the world. The armory has five floors. There are statues of the god of war and the god of war art standing at the entrance. The exhibits include armor, swords, guns and other more than 32,000 weapons used in past wars. The wooden structure of the museum, the wooden ceilings, floors and walls absorb a lot of moisture, allowing these ancient weapons to retain their original appearance. Due to its location at the forefront of Europe, Graz has always been a battleground for military strategists. At the end of the 15th century, Graz faced the great threat of the Turkish Empire, and began to gradually organize the construction and storage of various weapons. In 1642, Antonisola established an arsenal to provide weapon support for the growing military needs at that time, and later gradually developed into its current size. The exhibits here are based on quantity. There are thousands of armors alone, and there are hundreds of identical weapons.

Day 1 | Afternoon

Having the chance to enjoy the charming Landeszeughaus, Museum im Palais next to it is another great place that you will never want to miss!

Museum im Palais

Opening Hours: Open on Wed-Sun,10:00am-5:00pm

Ticket Price: 8 EUR

Recommended Length of Stay: 1.0-2.0 Hours

Location: Sackstrasse 16 8010 Graz Austria

The museum houses a variety of historical relics, and it can be said that almost all the cultural relics in the city are beautifully stored here. The museum was originally a palace, and was later transformed into a museum, and the collection was also gradually expanded based on the collection of the palace. The interior decoration of the museum is also very delicate, and the exquisite European-style stripes add a solemn atmosphere to the museum.

Day 1 | Evening

For convenient access to more popular attractions, Schlossberghotel - Das Kunsthotel is the best places.

Schlossberghotel - Das Kunsthotel

Property Location
With a stay at Schlossberghotel - Das Kunsthotel, you'll be centrally located in Graz, steps from Schlossberg Cable Car and Castle Hill. This 4-star hotel is within close proximity of Murinsel and Dom im Berg.

Rooms
Stay in one of 61 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and complimentary newspapers.

Rec, Spa, Premium Amenities
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities, including a 24-hour health club, an outdoor pool, and a sauna. Additional features include complimentary wireless Internet access, concierge services, and tour/ticket assistance.

Dining
Take advantage of the hotel's 24-hour room service. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at a bar/lounge.

Business, Other Amenities
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, a computer station, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Event facilities at this hotel consist of conference space and meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

You must present a photo ID when checking in. Your credit card is charged at the time you book. Bed type and smoking preferences are not guaranteed.Your reservation is prepaid and is guaranteed for late arrival. The total charge includes all room charges and taxes, as well as fees for access and booking. Any incidental charges such as parking, phone calls, and room service will be handled directly between you and the property.

Day 2 | Morning

Graz Museum

Opening Hours: Open on Mon,Wed-Sun,10:00am-5:00pm

Ticket Price: 5 EUR

Recommended Length of Stay: 2.0-3.0 Hours

Location: Sackstrasse 18 8010 Graz

This museum shows visitors the historical evolution of Graz from ancient times to the present, and compares Graz in different eras with the current conditions of other Austrian cities in the same period, allowing visitors to have a more intuitive and in-depth understanding of the city. Here, you can learn about all aspects of the city's history, and the content is very rich. The overall style of the exhibition tends to be post-modern, and the ideas are more avant-garde and more in line with the cognition of modern people.

Day 2 | Afternoon

When time permits after visiting Graz Museum, don’t forget pay a visit to Hauptplatz.

Hauptplatz

Opening Hours: Open 24 hours

Ticket Price: Free

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: Graz, Austria

During the Middle Ages, it used to be an important trading center and later became the city center of Graz. The square was rebuilt in 2002 to become a place for public gatherings and tourists. When night falls, moving music accompanied by soft lights floats around the square, and there are couples sitting beside the beautiful fountain. How can the romantic and warm atmosphere not be intoxicating. Walk to Sporgasse on the corner opposite the central square. It is an orange-red house called Luegghaus. The entire wall of the house is covered with patterned reliefs made of stucco. Gorgeous and intricate carvings are on display. This 16th-century building is the oldest pharmacy in Graz.

Day 2 | Evening

After visiting the glorious Hauptplatz, Augarten Art Hotel nearby is the best place to stay.

Augarten Art Hotel

Built by the famous Austrian architect Günther Domenig, this 4-star superior design hotel is only 1 km away from the centre of Graz. Besides the over 200 pieces of contemporary art, Augarten Art Hotel also offers a 24-hour leisure zone with a sauna, a fitness room and an indoor pool.The modern, air-conditioned rooms provide free WiFi access and are decorated with high-quality artworks. Most rooms have a balcony with views of the courtyard or the Clock Tower. Nespresso coffee machines, a Bose Sound System, and an iPod docking station are available at the 24-hour reception.Augarten Art Hotel also features a 24-hour bar, conference rooms, a sun terrace and an underground car park.
　　The light-flooded hotel rooms are decorated with furniture by the internationally acclaimed Austrian designer Andreas Thaler, but also with unique pieces by Pierro Lissoni, Franz West or Ron Arad, to name just a few. The dominating materials are wood and metal, while the dominating colours are anthracite and cream white with coloured touches.Every room features harmoniously placed original works of contemporary art. Parquet floors with floor heating, air-condition and balcony or kitchenette complete the furnishings.
　　You can enjoy breakfast in our light-flooded breakfast room on the ground floor - in summer also on the sun terrace. Our breakfast buffet features many seasonal and regional products. The flexible breakfast times are convenient for early birds and late risers alike. Lunch and dinner are served in the Restaurant Magnolia, mentioned in the Gault Millau guide. Due to the limited seating, reservations are required.

Day 3 | Morning

Rathaus

Opening Hours: Open on Mon-Fri,6:00am-7:00pm;Closed on Sat-Sun

Ticket Price: Free

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: Hauptplatz, Graz 8010, Austria

The Town Hall is a Renaissance building in the mid-16th century, located in the central square of the old town. The chain corridors give people a sense of solemnity and grandeur. There is a very unique circular marble fountain in one corner of the courtyard. It is surrounded by five beautiful bronze pillars. The shapes together support an intricately sculpted bronze pavilion. The history of the town hall is almost the history of Graz's evolution to become the second largest city in Austria. In 1550, the then city government of Graz moved into the old town; in 1803 it was replaced by a larger retro-style building; in the late 19th century, as the city grew in size and population, Graz redesigned and established the municipality hall. The front wall of the City Hall was originally inlaid with sculptures and murals, but was later transferred to the entrance of the hall. These sculptures are vivid and exquisite with Austrian myths and legends, art, crafts, technology, business and other characters and activities as the main content. The ceilings, galleries, clocks and even the hanging lamps on the walls in the town hall are all preserved from the 19th century.

Day 3 | Afternoon

Having the chance to enjoy the charming Rathaus, Cathedral next to it is another great place that you will never want to miss!

Cathedral

Recommended Length of Stay: 2-2 Hours

Location: Burggasse 3, 8010 Graz

The cathedral near the mausoleum of Ferdinand II, built between 1438 and 1464 by order of Frederick III, is one of the finer buildings in Graz. The cathedral is a typical Gothic building. The precious cultural relics in the church are the reliquary boxes placed on both sides of the altar. The outside of the box is inlaid with verses carved with ivory. This box originally belonged to Princess Paul Gonzalo, who married the Leohard family in Brook Castle (near Linz) in eastern Tyrol, Austria in 1477. of the Catholic Church, and later this box was used to preserve the ashes and holy bones of believers who devoted themselves to the doctrine. History of the Cathedral: The Cathedral became important during the residence of Archduke Charles II in Graz, who also called in the Jesuits to balance the expansion of Protestantism. In the two hundred years since then, the emperor of the cathedral has been controlled by the Jesuits, and most of the important interior decorations were completed during this period. In the early 18th century, the interior of the cathedral was almost completely renovated into Baroque style, except for its own architectural structure. After Pope Clement XIV disbanded the Jesuit Society in 1773, the original parish church and the Jesuit church in the cathedral finally evolved into the cathedral today.

Day 3 | Evening

After visiting the glorious Cathedral, AMEDIA Luxury Suites Graz nearby is the best place to stay.

AMEDIA Luxury Suites Graz

The special, something unique ... which can be found in Graz.

In the AMEDIA Luxury Suites Graz each guest can choose his individual suite itself - with business and superior suites in 49 different interior design types, whether with terrace and garden, balcony or roof terrace - 49 different p'ARTs of living

Our "Serviced suites" offer for both professional and private travelers the perfect conditions whether. For a long term stay or just a short-stay, living with hotel services in the 4-star segment.

Who spends the night in this unique hotel, will also appreciate the extensive multimedia service. The proven AMEDIA hotel concept "Free Media" has been refined. Access to high-speed wireless, e-books and e-magazines will be provided to guest free of charge on his laptop, tablet and mobile phone available. Furthermore, it will be possible in the suites to connect your equipment to the high-tech flat screens.

For the individual design of the suites, we have the international artist Simone Gutsche-Sikora brought us into the boat. Once these issues their colorful pictures, among other things already in the AMEDIA hotels in Berlin, Vienna, Salzburg and Schwerin, this project will be a completely new and different challenge.

The AMEDIA Luxury Suites Graz is centrally located right between the city hall / Messe Graz and the Merkur Arena, close to all sights of the UNESCO World Heritage City.

Day 4 | Morning

Schloss Eggenberg

Ticket Price: Free

Recommended Length of Stay: 2-2 Hours

Location: Eggenberger Allee 95, 8020 Graz, Austria

On the outskirts of Graz is a splendid and refined castle —— Eggenberg Castle (a splendid Renaissance-style building), built by an Italian architect in 1623. The design of this palace was inspired by the human understanding of astronomy and geography and cosmology during the Renaissance. Both the ceiling and the walls are painted with zodiac animals and planetary systems. The four towers of the palace symbolize the four directions of north, south, east, and west. The palace's 365 windows symbolize the days of the year. The 24 halls represent the 24 hours of the day. Today, Eggenberg Palace is not only open to tourists, the state government also uses the palace to entertain guests from various countries. There is also a beautiful natural park around the Eggenberg Palace, where peacocks or sika deer are often seen welcoming the hospitality of tourists.

Day 4 | Afternoon

Now we come to another great highlight in the city: Stadtpark.

Stadtpark

Opening Hours: Open from 7:00am-9:00pm

Ticket Price: Free

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: Montclair Allee, Graz, 6 8010 Austria

The city park is the back garden of many ancient buildings in the old city. The flowers and green grass here are particularly refreshing surrounded by towering towers and spires. After visiting the solemn ancient castles of the Renaissance, it is also a good choice to relax here. . Although the old city of Graz is famous for its ancient architectural civilization, the greening here is also very good. The green area of the entire urban area is more than 70%, and the city park is a bright section of the urban green belt. The city park was not famous at first. In the 1960s and 1970s, a group of young artists in Graz held a series of avant-garde art exhibitions and seminars here, and the city park became famous in Europe.

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