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🇦🇹 Austria · Central Europe

Graz

Styria's relaxed second city: red rooftops, a food-led culture and lower prices.

Budget level
Mid-range
Best months
Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct
Ideal stay
1–3 days
Best for
Culture, Food, Nightlife

Overview

Styria's relaxed second city: red rooftops, a food-led culture and lower prices. It is one of the places we suggest when planning a trip to Austria.

Plan & book

Stays, activities and transport for Graz will be bookable here soon.

Where to stayComing soon

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Why go to Graz

  • A representative city stop on most Austria itineraries
  • Fits the wider Central Europe travel style

Budget

Graz is mid-range by Austria standards. Across Austria, mid-range travellers typically spend about €140–€210 per person per day.

Country-level planning estimate, excluding flights. See the full Austria budget breakdown.

Practical information

Language
German; English is widely spoken in tourism areas, less so in rural valleys
Currency
Euro (EUR)
Power
Type C/F, 230V
Entry
Entry rules depend on nationality — verify current official requirements before booking.

When to go to Graz

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Plan 1–3 days here. Highlighted months are the best fit for most travellers.

Getting around

  • ÖBB runs a dense national rail network; Railjet links Vienna, Linz, Salzburg and Innsbruck
  • Regional trains and post buses reach valley towns and many trailheads

Suggested itineraries

Graz fits into a wider trip around Austria. See Austria itineraries.

Austria guides