Historic centre (Altstadt)

Graz, Austria

A baroque old town with a thousand buildings of interest, dating back to 800 AD.

Places in Historic centre (Altstadt)

Altsteirische Schmankerlstube Serves delicious traditional food in an historic building with an outdoor terrace.
Hummel Opened in 2022, serving mezze platters from the Levant.
Bar Ernst Fuchs, Palais-Hotel A meeting point for artists for over 30 years, located inside the Palais-Hotel.
Graz wine taverns Traditional Austrian wine taverns alongside chic and modern cocktail joints in Graz's surprisingly lively nightlife.

Best time to visit: May to September offers pleasant weather for exploring the baroque old town and the futuristic Murinsel island.
Getting around: Graz's historic centre, straddling the River Mur, is compact and walkable.
Currency: Euro (€)
Language: German. English is widely spoken.
Timezone: CET (UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer)
Current trends: Graz's dining scene continues blending old and new, with restaurants like Hummel serving Levantine mezze platters alongside historic institutions like Altsteirische Schmankerlstube, reflecting the city's growing reputation as a genuine culinary destination.

River Mur (Murinsel area) — The riverside area home to the futuristic Murinsel floating island.
Kaiser-Josef-Platz market district — Home to the city's oldest and largest daily farmers' market.