Graz district, Styria, Austria

Places to visit near Graz

Graz is a city in Graz district, Styria, Austria, home to about 222,326 people. Within 50 km by road there are 198 places to visit — 68 forts & heritage, 49 hill stations & viewpoints, 46 churches and 23 caves. The must-see places are Grazer Dom (1 km), Freiheitsdenkmal (1 km) and Grazer Burg (1 km).

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Graz, Styria
Graz, Graz district, Styria, Austria. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Graz at a glance

Location
Graz district, Styria, Austria
Population
about 222,326
Coordinates
47.0667° N, 15.4500° E
Places within 50 km
198 (198 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and caves

Top places to visit near Graz

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Graz: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Forts & heritage near Graz

99 forts & heritage within 100 km of Graz. The closest is Freiheitsdenkmal (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Graz

74 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Graz. The closest is Schlossberg (2 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Graz

70 churches within 100 km of Graz. The closest is Grazer Dom (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Graz

24 caves within 100 km of Graz. The closest is Eisbründlhöhle (7 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Graz

7 museums within 100 km of Graz. The closest is Neue Galerie Graz (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Graz

5 parks within 100 km of Graz. The closest is Stadtpark (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Graz

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 6 km on the road.

  1. Start in Graz
  2. 1 km Leechkirche · church, Graz
  3. 1 km Freiheitsdenkmal · heritage site, Graz
  4. 1 km Grazer Burg · heritage site, Graz
  5. 1 km Grazer Dom · church, Graz
  6. 1 km Neue Galerie Graz · museum, Graz
  7. 1 km Back to Graz

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How to reach Graz

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    Within 15 km of Graz

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Graz by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage6899Freiheitsdenkmal (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints4974Schlossberg (2 km)
    Churches4670Grazer Dom (1 km)
    Caves2324Eisbründlhöhle (7 km)
    Museums37Neue Galerie Graz (1 km)
    Other attractions17Zotter Schokoladen Manufaktur (45 km)
    Parks25Stadtpark (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens44Botanischer Garten Der Universität Graz (2 km)
    Waterfalls22Kesselfall (20 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs01Ledavsko Jezero (71 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Maribor Island (71 km)

    Graz: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Graz?

    Grazer Dom (church, about 1 km), Freiheitsdenkmal (heritage site, about 1 km), Grazer Burg (heritage site, about 1 km), Neue Galerie Graz (museum, about 1 km), Leechkirche (church, about 1 km), Stadtpark (park, about 1 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Graz?

    198 places on Spotwander: 68 forts & heritage, 49 hill stations & viewpoints, 46 churches, 23 caves, 3 museums.

    Which is the nearest fort to Graz?

    Freiheitsdenkmal, about 1 km by road; Grazer Burg (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Graz?

    Schlossberg, about 2 km by road; Lustbühel (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Graz?

    Grazer Dom, about 1 km by road; Leechkirche (1 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Graz?

    Start in Graz, visit Leechkirche, then Freiheitsdenkmal, then Grazer Burg, then Grazer Dom, then Neue Galerie Graz, and drive back — about 6 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Graz?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and caves.

    Towns near Graz

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Graz’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Graz on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.