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The 5-day plan, rearranged for 3 days: the best-ranked places stay, and each day keeps to one part of town.
Built from the plan’s must-sees, grouped so each day stays close together and ordered by time of day.
The main square of the old town, with the town hall on one side and a fountain in the middle. Start here, look around, and take your time.
Go when Morning, before the shops open.
Local tip Look at the town hall on the square and the fountain, then take one of the lanes off the square to see the courtyards.
The hill in the middle of the old town, with the clock tower that is the symbol of Graz. A lift, a funicular and stairs lead up, so check ahead on which are running. The hands are the other way round, because the long one is the hour hand.
Go when Late afternoon, around sunset.
Local tip Take the lift or the funicular up and walk down the stairs, if you are comfortable with steps. Check ahead on which is running.
A grilled sausage with melted cheese inside, eaten with mustard and a roll from a street stand. A quick Austrian lunch.
Local tip Eat it hot and standing, and watch the square.
A baroque palace in a large park on the western edge of the city, part of the UNESCO site. Walk the park first, then see the state rooms if you wish. Check ahead for how to visit.
Go when Afternoon, then stay for the park.
Local tip Walk the park first, then decide whether to visit the state rooms. Check ahead on how to visit.
A late Gothic cathedral near the old castle, with a calm interior and a baroque mausoleum next door. A quiet stop in the middle of the day.
Go when Midday, when the old town is busy and the church is calm.
Local tip Look up at the old painted ceiling, and step next door to see the mausoleum from outside.
A modern art building that looks like a blue bubble with glass spikes, which locals call the friendly alien. Look at the building from the river, then go in if the exhibition appeals.
Go when Late afternoon, when the blue skin catches the light.
Local tip Cross the river for the best view of the whole shape, then decide whether you want to go in.
Wurzelfleisch is a Styrian dish of boiled pork with root vegetables, grated horseradish and caraway, served with bread. Warm and plain, and a taste of the region.
Local tip Order it in a traditional inn and ask what comes with it.
Built from the plan’s must-sees, grouped so each day stays close together and ordered by time of day.
A large castle on a steep volcanic rock that stands alone over the farmland. Walk up from the village or use the lift if it runs, and check ahead for opening.
Go when Morning, before the heat.
Local tip Check ahead on opening, since a castle may close on some days. Wear shoes for stone paths, even if you take the lift.
A small market town near the Slovenian border where the wine road begins. Walk through the main street and look at the hills that come next.
Go when Morning, as the wine road begins.
Local tip Park in the town and walk the main street, then drive on with the vineyards in view.
A Buschenschank is a family wine tavern, where the grower pours his own wine and serves a board of cold cuts, cheese, black bread and spreads. A cheerful, simple lunch. The opening days vary, so check ahead.
Local tip Plan a designated driver, a taxi or a cycling day. Do not drink and drive on these roads.
Built from the plan’s must-sees, grouped so each day stays close together and ordered by time of day.
A wine village with vineyards in every direction and lanes between the rows. Drive slowly, and stop at a viewpoint when you see one.
Go when Around midday, with a long lunch.
Local tip Take a lane off the main road for the view, and only ever drive slowly, as farm vehicles use the same roads.
A wine village in the steepest part of the road, with narrow lanes and views over the rows of vines. A good place to stop and look around.
Go when Late afternoon, around sunset.
Local tip Stop at a viewpoint over the rows of vines. If you have had wine, a taxi or a designated driver is the plan, not a second glass.
It covers 3 days in Graz, planned for late September. Each day is built around a small number of stops, with room to rest.
It was planned for most travelers. The pace and the places reflect that, so check it fits how you travel.
No. Places marked "book ahead" need a reservation. Hours, prices and availability change, so confirm before you go.
Yes. Archie drafts a day by day plan for your dates and takes your pace, the weather and who is travelling into account. You can start one from the Archie app.
Yes. It is a starting point you can change to fit your own trip: swap a place, add a day or move the pace.
Each day has about 8.3 to 40.7 kilometers between its stops, and 60.0 kilometers in all across 3 days. A short hop is a walk and a longer one a ride. Distances are straight-line estimates, so allow extra for the streets.
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