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Youth & Family Hotel Graz
Free time activities

Provincial Capital Graz
Tour through one of the most beautiful old towns in Europe: 'Europe’s Culture Capital 2003'. Graz offers something for everyone. For further information please call tel. +43/(0)316/8075-0 or go to www.graztourismus.at

'Schlossberg' Hill with 'Uhrturm' (Clock Tower) and 'Dom im Berg' (Event & Meeting Facilities)
There are various ways to reach the top of the 'Schlossberg.' You can either go by foot, take the tram (Tel.: +43/(0)316/887-413) or the elevator. Enjoy a magnificent view over the City of Graz and its surroundings, get a closer look of the 'Uhrturm', the landmark of Graz, and see the 'Kasemattenbühne', an open-air stage for concerts and other events.

Universalmuseum Joanneum
Explore the interesting exhibitions on geology, paleontology, mineralogy, zoology, botany, arts, and folklore. For further information, please call
tel. +43/(0)316/8017-0

Provincial Armory
This is not to be missed! World's largest collection of historical weapons with more than 30,000 pieces. For further information, please call tel. +43/(0)316/8017-9810.

Eggenberg Castle
Find out how a building with 365 windows, 12 gates, 4 towers, and 24 halls looks like. Stroll through the quiet park and visit the splendid early Baroque castle with its archaeological collection and other exhibits. The castle is also the site of numerous musical events. Call tel. +43/(0)316/583264-0 for more information.

'Styrian Fall' - THE Avant-garde and Culture Festival 
Enjoy this internationally renowned festival. Numerous performances, cultural activities and other events invite to discover the world of avant-garde and contemporary art. Find out more about the 'Styrian Fall' and visit www.steirischerbst.at

'Styriarte' - Styria's Classical Festival in Spring
Dive into the world of classic and attend one of the world-class performances. For more on the 'Styriarte', please call +43/(0)316/812941-0 or visit www.styriarte.com

'Classics in the City'
Enjoy the operas and classical concerts shown on a large cinema screen in the 'Landhaushof'. Every summer a classic itself, 'Classics in the City' offers world-class operas and music for free.

Advent in Graz
Advent Calendar on Graz’s City Hall, Christmas market, monumental biblical nativity scene sculpted in ice, and lots of melted wine... Advent in Graz is a treat for old and young.

'La Strada' - International Festival for Street and Puppet Theater
The first week in August ever year, Graz' places and streets turn into a huge open-air theater. Don't miss this wonderful opportunity to meet countless street and puppet artists from all over the world!

Chaperoned Student Adventure Week
Among others, we offer themes like 'Nature' and 'Health', tel. +43/(0)316/7083-19. Let us help you with your choice.

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Excursion tips

Austrian Open Air Museum Stübing
Visit 93 historical farms and other exhibits in the Open Air Museum in Stübing. For information concerning opening hours and guided tours, please call tel. +43/(0)3124/53 700.

Lurgrotte
This is the largest stalactite cave in Austria and certainly worth a visit. For information, call tel. +43/(0)3127/2580.

Styrian Castle Route
A historical trip to discover Styria's castles and fortresses. For more information on this tour call tel. +43/(0)3383/51009777. Visit, among others, the castles of Korneuburg, Herberstein (with zoo and park), Pöllau and the Riegersburg Fortress. For additional information call the Graz tourist information at tel. +43/(0)316/8075-0.

Styrian Spa Resorts
Adventure spa resort in Bad Loipersdorf, Bad Waltersdorf and the Blumau health and spa resort designed by Hundertwasser, all of which offer beauty- and wellness-programs. The right spots for relaxation and rejuvenation.

'Lipizzaner-Gestüt' in Piber
Did you know that 'Lipizzaner' (the elegant white horses of Vienna's Spanish Riding School) are born grey or brown and slowly turn white? No? Well, then you should definitely visit the home of these wonderful horses and learn more about their fascinating history. Information at tel. +43/(0)3144/3323 or at www.spanische-reitschule.com

Schwarzl Sports & Adventure Center
Lakes and sport activities, about 10 km away from Graz  for sun lovers. This sports center offers water ski, beach volley ball, inline skating, windsurfing, and much more, tel. +43/(0)3135/53577-0 (public transport available).

Cycling
Approximately 365 km along the 'Tour de Mur' bicycle trail (several of our youth hostels are situated along the way – plan your stops along the way!)
Go to Bad Radkersburg by bike! A picturesque bike trail (about 70 km) takes you along the river Mur through the Styrian Wine Route to this spa and health resort on the Slovenian border. Bike Rentals at the train station Graz (about 10 minutes away from the hostel). For further information, please call tel. +43/(0)316/7848-508.

'Schöckl' Mountain
Graz’ most famous mountain accessible by cable-car or by foot. With beautiful hiking trails, a panorama bicycle trail (about 35 km) and stunning view over Graz. Call tel. +43/(0)3132/2332 for more information.

Go-Kart Circuit
Styria Carting in Karlsdorf near the A9 freeway. For more information, please call tel. +43/(0)3135/56876.

Tourist Office
Further information about Graz

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