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Paddleboarding

The city on the Mur River. primarily offers river experiences to stand-up paddlers. From white water levels 1-2 to reservoir conditions, everything is possible in the city area. The two rapids in the center are only suitable for experienced paddlers, but south of them you can also float along very comfortably. If you want to get out of the city, you will find easy-to-paddle sections of the river near Deutschfeistritz and Frohnleiten, or you paddle towards South Styria. The artificially created Lake Schwarzlsee in Premstätten/Graz is also suitable for paddling beginners.

Swimming

The river Mur stays well below 20° C water temperature even in summer. Nevertheless, thanks to the new barrages and the relatively low current in the Graz area, you can also go swimming at suitable places. In the city area this is possible at the small port in Maria-Cäsar-Park as well as in Augarten Park. Nevertheless, you should pay attention to the water level and the flow rate and you should not swim too far into the middle! In the area of the hydroelectric power plants, boarding and swimming is prohibited!

Augartenbad
Schönaugürtel 1, 8010 Graz
Phone +43 (0)316 887 3382

Bad zur Sonne
Feuerbachgasse 11-13, 8020 Graz
Phone +43 (0)316 887 3386

Auster Freibad
Janzgasse 21, 8020 Graz
Phone +43 (0)316 887 3379

Margaretenbad
Grillparzerstrasse 10, 8010 Graz
Phone +43 (0)316 324067

Bad Strassgang
Martinhofstrasse 3, 8054 Graz
Phone +43 (0)316 281897

Stukitz Familienbad
Andritzer Reichsstrasse 25 A, 8045 Graz
Phone +43 (0)316 887 3396

Worth seeing

In Thal near Graz stands the birthplace of Arnold Schwarzenegger, probably the most famous son of Graz. In 2011 the house was made accessible to the public as the Schwarzenegger Museum and since then it has been showing exhibits from all phases of the 'Terminator's' great career.

The Grazer Schlossberg (castle hill) should definitely be climbed via one of its countless footpaths. In addition to the clock tower, the city's landmark, there are also various pavilions, the Herbersteingarden, cool bars and the open-air location Kasematten.

The artificial Murinsel Island was built in 2003 and is located downtown. It can be reached from both river banks over a jetty and invites you to relax. The island, which also a has a coffee shop and a small theater stage, was created by the New York artist Vito Acconci and is right next door to the Kunsthaus Art Gallery, and an absolute eye-catcher - especially at night.

Rainy days can be spent in the Joanneum Quarter in an entertaining and educational way. The diverse museums and galleries invite you to experience the world in a new way while strolling through historical buildings.

The Castle Schloss Eggenberg and its garden bear witness to the long history of the city. The guided tours of the palace begin in the planetary hall, leading the visitor past 365 windows (one for each day of the year) and through countless state rooms.

In Herrengasse Street you will find the once largest Austrian arms depot. Today the Zeughaus Armory with its 30,000 exhibits, is the world's largest weapons and armaments museum.

Extra Tips

Anyone who appreciates regional food will meet on Lendplatz Square or on Kaiser Josef Square at the respective farmers market. Saturdays tend to be very busy and people meet not only to shop, but also to chat and enjoy drinks and snacks.

If you want to get a quick overview of the city, you can take part in a city tour in an electric bus.

It doesn't always have to be stand up paddling. On a raft trip through the city you can let your mind wander and plan your next SUP tour. The Flösserei also offers special events, raft building workshops and even floating classrooms.

Every year at the beginning of July, the Riverdays Festival revolves around paddling on the river Mur. In the course of the event, the Austrian championships of various disciplines of SUP, canoeing, kayaking and dragon boating are held. You can also try out all kinds of water sports yourself and relax in the course of the after parties.

The Central Park and the dreamy Burggarten Lawns you can let your soul dangle. And since you're already in the area, you should definitely sit down in the Parkhouse Bar in the middle of the park. In summer people party here every weekend until the early hours of the morning.

The 9-day international street and puppet theater festival La Strada attracts around 100,000 visitors annually. It has been held every August at various venues in and around the city since 1997.

The Chiala Africa Festival takes place every summer in the Augarten and is a popular open-air event full of African music, art and cuisine.

At the annual folkloric festival called Aufsteirern the federal state of Styria shows itself to the world in all its multifaceted glory for one whole September weekend. Wine, cuisine, dance and music as well as a lot of fun are guaranteed at what is probably the state's largest traditional festival.

Friends of electronic music are drawn to Graz every June to attend the Springfestival and turning nights into days. In various trendy locations in the city, international DJs and VJs give each other the controls.

The freely accessible Austrian Sculpture Park located near Lake Schwarzlsee in Unterpremstätten shows contemporary sculptures and landscape installations by Austrian and international artists on an area of 7 hectares.

Overnight Stay

Grand Hotel Wiesler
Grieskai 4-8, Gries, 8020 Graz
Phone +43 (0)316 70660

Hotel Daniel Graz
Europaplatz 1, Lend, 8020 Graz
Phone +43 (0)316 711 080

Guesthouse Mosshammer
Zinzendorfgasse 12, 8010 Graz
Phone +43 (0)316 319195

B&B Hotel Graz City-Süd
Gmeinstrasse 8, 8055 Graz
Phone +43 (0)316 244 109

Pension Scherwirt
Stattegger Straße 135, 8045 Graz
Phone +43 (0)316 691169

Frühstückspension Meyer
Kärntner Straße 416a, 8054 Graz
Phone +43 (0)316 281812

Gastronomy

Stadtstrand Graz
Marina in Liebenau
Murpromenade Graz-Süd, 8020 Graz

Caylend
Stiegergasse 1, 8020 Graz
Phone +43 (0)316 711515

Parkhouse – in the Graz city park
Stadtpark 2, 8010 Graz
Phone +43 (0)316 811326

Steak Boutique
Bindergasse 1, 8010 Graz
Phone +43 (0)316 225719

Der Steirer
Belgiergasse 1, 8020 Graz
Phone +43 (0)316 703654