Nick Savchenko from Kiev, Ukraine · CC BY-SA 2.0
Graz
Austria · GRZ
Renaissance courtyards, a clock tower, and Styrian pumpkin oil.
About
Graz is the capital of the Austrian state of Styria and the second-largest city in Austria, after Vienna. On 1 January 2026, Graz had a population of 307,912, or 345,391 including residents with a secondary residence. In 2023, the population of the Graz functional urban area was 660,238. The city is an important centre of higher education, with four universities and four other higher education institutions; together, they had more than 63,000 students as of 10 June 2023. Its historic centre (Altstadt) is considered one of the best-preserved urban centres in Central Europe.
Source: Wikipedia — Graz (CC BY-SA)
Known for
- architecture · excellent
- dining · excellent
- historical · excellent
- affordability · good
- family friendly · good
Ratings reviewed by a person, not generated.
Weather through the year
- Jan40°F7d wet
- Feb46°F7d wet
- Mar52°F7d wet
- Apr60°F8d wet
- May65°F16d wet
- Jun76°F14d wet
- Jul78°F14d wet
- Aug78°F12d wet
- Sep69°F12d wet
- Oct61°F9d wet
- Nov48°F9d wet
- Dec41°F7d wet
Monthly averages from long-run climate normals. Bars compare months here, not places.
Things to do
Explore Graz in 60 minutes with a LocalFrom $117 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Graz Private Walking Tour With A Professional GuideFrom $252 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Graz: Schlossberg Private Guided Tour with SchlossbergbahnFrom $235 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Graz Jewish Quarter and Old Town Private TourFrom $233 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Experience Graz: Old Town & Scenic Funicular Ride to SchlossbergFrom $273 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Historic Graz: Exclusive Private Tour with a LocalFrom $249 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
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Plan the trip
Fly into Graz Airport (GRZ), about 5.3 mi away.
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