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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

Postmuseum | © Österreichisches Post- und Telegraphenmuseum
  • Eisenerz

Österreichisches Post- und Telegraphenmuseum Eisenerz

In the Post and Telegraph Museum in Eisenerz, not only stamp collectors and friends of postal history get their money's...
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  • Graz

Toy Museum

The “Toy-toy-toy” museum is in the historic city centre of Graz and houses a private collection with historic toys...
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Schloss Hollenegg1 | © Schloss Hollenegg
  • Bad Schwanberg

Schloss Hollenegg for Design

Schloss Hollenegg for Design`s mission is to support young emerging designers, with the aim of creating space for...
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hARTberg walk_The Green Whispering_Oststeiermark | © Rabbit Eye Movement
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  • Hartberg

hARTberg walk - The Green Whispering

Experience unique spray art in the East Styrian town of Hartberg!
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hArtberg walk_Take it easy_Oststeiermark | © Tourismusverband Oststeiermark
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  • Hartberg

hARTberg walk - Take it easy

Experience unique spray art in the East Styrian town of Hartberg!
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11-Österreichisches Vulkanmuseum_Foto-c-Johann-Sch | © 1. Österreichisches Vulkanmuseum
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  • Feldbach

1. Österreichisches Vulkanmuseum

Why "volcano country" at all? This question is explored in detail in Austria's first volcano museum.
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Südbahnmuseum | © Südbahnmuseum
  • Mürzzuschlag

Südbahnmuseum

The gateway to the UNESCO World Heritage Semmering Railway: two locomotive halls show an interesting exhibition...
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Folklore museum_Dolls_Eastern Styria | © Tourismusverband Oststeiermark
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  • Pöllau

Museum of Folklore

The museum has three exhibition rooms with a large collection of household items. 
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Museum Gerberei_Kirchenburg St. Oswald, C @balazs7 | © TV ERZBERG LEOBEN
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  • Eisenerz

Museum Gerberei Salzer

“Styrian landmark” – awarded by the State of Styria in 2015. Visitors learn all about the production process and...
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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

Natural History Museum

Universalmuseum Joanneum Wild cats, birds in flight, strange plants, mysterious fossils… All this and much more of...
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  • Graz

Graz Museum

The Graz Museum is the first address to learn everything about the city and the cultural history of Graz. The museum is...
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Regions and countless special experiences

The green heart of Austria – more than just culture ...