in the Graz Region

Winter

Get the best of both worlds: Winter in the Graz Region combines atmospheric strolls through the old town with exciting activities in the surrounding area. Winter offers a perfect mix of culture, culinary delights and nature experiences.

Enjoy your next winter vacation in the Graz Region!

Whether it's a relaxing stroll through the historic old town, a visit to exciting museums, enjoying excellent cafés and restaurants, shopping or a breathtaking view of the red and white rooftops from the Schlossberg (UNESCO World Heritage Site) - Graz offers winter enjoyment for every taste.

Starting from the city, a wide variety of winter experiences in the surrounding area also delight nature and sports enthusiasts. Ice skating rinks, small, fine ski areas in the Lipizzanerheimat, cross-country ski trails, toboggan runs and winter and snowshoe hikes. The NOVA thermal spa provides relaxation, ideal for quiet, warming hours.

Events and experiences make winter in the region varied and unique.

The Graz Adventure Region is the perfect destination for culture, sport and relaxation in the cold season!

Capital of Delight

Culinary winter delights

The way to a heart is through the stomach - and this is particularly evident in the Graz Region. Here, much revolves around food and drink, as Styria is not only known for its variety of regional delicacies, but also for its cozy and excellently run restaurants. Graz, Austria's only culinary capital, combines tradition and innovation at the highest culinary level.

Especially in winter, the entire Region invites you to combine pleasurable moments with soothing warmth. Whether with a hot drink in a charming café or a hearty meal in one of the top restaurants.

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Exciting winter experiences

Museums & Galleries

Whether in the Styrian capital or in the surrounding area - the Graz Region is full of surprises for those hungry for discovery. Museums invite you to explore for yourself or offer exciting guided tours that combine tradition and modernity.

Graz, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and City of Design, combines tradition and avant-garde in its museums. Highlights such as the Landeszeughaus, the Botanical Garden and the iconic Kunsthaus offer varied and inspiring insights for every taste.

Embark on a fascinating journey of discovery through the museums and escape the winter cold with hours of entertainment and inspiration!

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Skiing, tobogganing, ice skating & cross-country skiing

Winter sports

The Graz Region offers a wide range of opportunities to actively enjoy nature in winter. Whether tobogganing, relaxed skiing days in the small, fine ski areas of Salzstiegl and Gaberl in the Lipizzanerheimat or sporting challenges in the Schöckl Trail Area, which is also a paradise for bike fans in winter.

Guided snowshoe and winter hikes are a particular highlight, offering insights into the region's magical winter landscape. Cross-country skiing on the Hebalm, which has been awarded the Styrian cross-country ski trail seal of approval, or gliding over natural ice also provide unforgettable moments. The region invites you to experience the cold season in an active and varied way - surrounded by breathtaking scenery.

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Winter wellness

Therme Nova

Experience warming moments and pure relaxation at Therme NOVA. Perfect for winter wellness, the thermal spa in Köflach offers relaxation for body and soul. Whether soothing thermal pools, sauna sessions or cozy relaxation zones - here you can recharge your batteries and escape the winter cold.

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Accommodation

After an active day in the winter wonderland, the accommodation in the Graz Region invites you to relax and unwind. Whether charming hotels, cozy inns or inviting apartments - everyone will find the perfect retreat here.

Close to the city or surrounded by snow-covered landscapes, the accommodations offer relaxation and Styrian hospitality, ideal for an unforgettable winter vacation.

Winter highlights

Events

Winter in the Graz Region shines with a varied program of events. The stages in Graz entice visitors with a series of impressive performances, while cabarets put a strain on the laugh muscles.

A highlight of the cold season is the ball season, which delights numerous visitors with events such as the Opernredoute or the Styrian Farmers' Union Ball.

The region offers a colorful range of events: from festive balls and atmospheric New Year's Eve celebrations to cheerful carnival events. Anyone looking for cultural and social highlights will find what they are looking for here - details can be found in the events calendar.

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For your winter vacation

10 recommendations

Sightseeing in Graz - discover the top sights of Graz.
Historic centre walking tour: Charming, narrow alleyways and Italian flair make the guided tour through the historic old town a special experience.
An experience on the Schlossberg: Take the Schlossbergbahn cable car up to the top and slide down again on the The Slide, the longest indoor slide in the world.
Use the Graz Card: Free admission to numerous museums and many other discounts that make your stay even more attractive.
Unforgettable live moments with Bühnen Graz: the ticket becomes a free ticket and makes attending events even easier.
The greatest ball in Europe: the Bauernbundball ensures an unforgettable evening full of dancing and tradition.
Winter magic on the Schöckl: A winter hike up Graz's local mountain including sunrise - a real highlight.
Skiing fun in the Lipizzanerheimat: The small, fine ski areas of Gaberl and Salzstiegl offer perfect winter sports fun.
Tobogganing and cross-country skiing: Tobogganing on the Salzstiegl or cross-country skiing on the Hebalm - ideal activities for winter fans.
Guided snowshoe & winter hikes: Discover the landscape on a guided tour and experience the most beautiful places in the region.

„Did you know that the Styrian Farmers' Union Ball is the largest ball in Europe?“

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