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The 5-day plan, rearranged for 6 days: every place stays and a few more are added, 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.
A building from the 1600s full of historic armor and weapons, kept in the rooms where they were stored. Walk through one floor and leave when you have seen enough.
Go when Midday, when it is hot or wet outside.
Local tip You do not have to see it all. Choose one floor, look at the armor close up, and move on.
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.
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 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.
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 shell-shaped island of glass and steel that floats in the river Mur and is linked to the banks by two footbridges. A short stop with a good view of the water.
Go when Morning, with the river quiet.
Local tip Walk across one footbridge and back, and then look at it from the bank, where the whole shape shows.
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.
An open-air market in the east of the old town, with fruit, cheese, bread and bottles of pumpkin seed oil. Go in the morning and eat as you walk.
Go when Morning, when the stalls are full.
Local tip Look for the dark green pumpkin seed oil, the black bread and the apple juice. Buy a little to eat on the spot.
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.
Backhendl is fried chicken in a crisp breadcrumb coat, served with potato salad dressed in pumpkin seed oil. A classic Styrian meal.
Local tip Ask for the potato salad with Kernöl, the green oil, and a squeeze of lemon.
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 wine village on the slope of an old volcano, known for its Traminer, a spicy white wine. Walk the lanes and look out over the vines.
Go when Afternoon, after lunch.
Local tip Walk to the edge of the village for the view over the vines, and look for the volcanic soil in the slopes.
A table in a farmhouse or a country inn, with soup, a roast or Backhendl and a plate of local cheese. Simple, generous food at an unhurried pace.
Local tip Ask for fresh apple juice, which this part of Styria is known for.
A spa town with an old park of tall trees and quiet paths. Walk a loop and sit on a bench after a day of driving.
Go when Late afternoon, then dinner nearby.
Local tip Walk a slow loop, and sit under the old trees. It is a place to slow down, not to hurry through.
Built from the plan’s must-sees, grouped so each day stays close together and ordered by time of day.
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.
The remains of a Roman town near Leibnitz, in a quiet archaeological park. A short stop for anyone who likes to see where the road began.
Go when Morning, on the way to the wine road.
Local tip Walk the park slowly and read the signs. Check ahead on what is open.
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.
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.
Built from the plan’s must-sees, grouped so each day stays close together and ordered by time of day.
An old priory turned castle in the village of Stainz, in the middle of Schilcher country. Walk around the grounds and look at the courtyard.
Go when Morning, before the village fills.
Local tip Walk around the grounds and the courtyard, and check ahead if you want to go inside.
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.
A village on a high ridge with vineyards on very steep slopes, which locals say are among the highest in Europe. A quiet view over the hills.
Go when Afternoon, then stay for the sunset.
Local tip Walk the lanes between the vines, and pick a spot with a view. Plan a safe ride back if you stop for wine.
Built from the plan’s must-sees, grouped so each day stays close together and ordered by time of day.
The stud farm where the white Lipizzaner horses of the Spanish Riding School in Vienna are bred. Check ahead for visits, since the farm is a working place.
Go when Morning, when the horses are in the meadows.
Local tip The foals are born dark and turn white over several years. Check ahead before you drive out.
A medieval castle on a ridge above the town, with views over the hills. A fitting end to a slow trip.
Go when Afternoon, after a long lunch.
Local tip Walk up to the castle for the view over the hills, and take your time on the way down.
Schilcher is a dry, sharp rosé wine from the hills of the west, a favorite local drink. Try it with a plate of cold cuts and a hearty soup before you leave.
Local tip Taste a small glass first, since the sharpness surprises many people.
It covers 6 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 0.8 to 56.0 kilometers between its stops, and 149.4 kilometers in all across 6 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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