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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

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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Almmuseum Ardning | © Tourismusverband Gesäuse
  • Ardning

Almmuseum Ardning

In an idyllic location against the backdrop of the Bosruck Mountains, the Pfarrer- or Prentlhütte is situated at 1087...
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  • Graz

Folk Life Museum

Universalmuseum Joanneum The museum, relaunched in 2021, invites visitors to explore the environments and varied...
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Pillhofer Skulpturenhalle
  • Neuberg an der Mürz

Pillhofer Skulpturenhalle

The Pillhofer Sculpture Hall The Pillhofer sculpture hall in Neuberg an der Mürz houses drawings and sculptures of...
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Eingang Krippenmuseum | © TV ERZBERG LEOBEN
  • Eisenerz

Krippenmuseum

The museum takes visitors into a world where the miracle of Christ's birth is made visible. Wrapped in the scent of...
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Bladesmith Museum_Outside_Eastern Styria | © Klingenschmiede
  • Weiz

Bladesmith Museum

On the outskirts of Weiz there is still the old Mosdorfer factory from the late 18th century with the blade and scythe...
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  • Graz

Coin Cabinet

at Eggenberg Palace Graz | Universalmuseum Joanneum With highlights from the second largest public collection of coins...
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Echophysics_Exhibition_Eastern Styria | © Peter Schuster
  • Pöllau

Exhibition - Echophysics

Echophysics - European Center for the History of Physics
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hARTberg walk_Aim_Oststeiermark | © Tourismusverband Oststeiermark
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  • Hartberg

hARTberg walk - Aim

Experience unique spray art in the East Styrian town of Hartberg!
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Afrikamuseum in Weißenbach bei Liezen | © Thomas Sattler
  • Liezen

Afrikamuseum

Manuscripts and travel souvenirs of the African explorer Hermann von Wißmann (1853 - 1905).
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  • Ramsau am Dachstein

Zeitroas Museum

Have you ever seen a mountain hare or marmot up close? Here, you will find a lot of native animals at the museum’s...
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hARTberg walk_Green walk_Oststeiermark | © Tourismusverband Oststeiermark
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  • Hartberg

hARTberg walk - Green Walk

Experience unique spray art in the East Styrian town of Hartberg!
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Regions and countless special experiences

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