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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

Skulptur beim Stiegenaufgang | © Skulpturenhaus Hortensia
  • Deutschlandsberg

Skulpturenhaus Hortensia

The sculptor Hortensia's sculpture house offers a very approachable way to experience her art, and it is also a...
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  • Graz

Museum of Perception and Samadhi Tank

As soon as you walk in, it will be clear to you that this is not a museum in the traditional sense of the word....
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Blumenwiese | © Schilcherland Steiermark
  • Deutschlandsberg

ART Galerie

Exhibitions in and around the garden. 
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Arnold Schwarzenegger Museum | © Region Graz - Harry Schiffer
  • Thal

Arnold Schwarzenegger Museum

Insight into the childhood and career of the world star
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Museum im alten Rathaus | © Museumsverbund
  • Eisenerz

Museum im Alten Rathaus Eisenerz

Awarded the Austrian museum seal of quality, the Eisenerz City Museum is located in the original center of the mining...
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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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Collection Wolf_Mirror grill house_Eastern Styria | © Tourismusverband Oststeiermark
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  • Gleisdorf

Sammlung Wolf

The house and the art objects around the house of the Gleisdorf private collector Mag. Erich Wolf at...
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  • Haus im Ennstal-Aich-Gössenberg

Winter Sports Museum Haus im Ennstal

Travel back in time to the origin of winter sports Through three exhibitions visitors can experience the history and...
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Landwirtschaftsmuseum Schloss Stainz | © UMJ, N. Lackner
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  • Stainz

Universalmuseum Joanneum - Landwirtschaftsmuseum Schloss Stainz

The past, present and future of rural work are presented in an exciting way based on historical objects and current...
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hARTberg walk_The Look_Oststeiermark | © Tourismusverband Oststeiermark
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  • Hartberg

hARTberg walk - The Look

Experience unique spray art in the East Styrian town of Hartberg!
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Bladesmith Museum_Outside_Eastern Styria | © Klingenschmiede
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  • 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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Narrenkastl Frohnleiten | © U. Gollesch
  • Frohnleiten

Art off-space Jester's box

The project "Kunst off-space Narrenkastl" - is a transformed shop window. Over 125 national and international artists...
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Regions and countless special experiences

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