Things to do around the Graz region
The Austrian city of Graz is a delightful place to visit, full of heritage sites, modern art, and a welcoming atmosphere.
But spend a bit longer in the city and the region around Graz and you’ll also discover a focus on sustainability, a textured food scene, and some fascinating (but relatively unknown) sights.
In this story, I’ll be sharing some of these things to do around Graz:
South of Vienna, nestled between Hungary and Slovenia, with just a short drive to Croatia or Italy, is the Austrian state of Styria.
It’s the green heart of the country. While Austria is often associated with the white snowy alps, Styria sits within their foothills and, by the time you reach the capital city of Graz, down in the lush lowlands.
The land is fertile here, perfect for farming. The waters running down from the mountains provide the backbone for the agriculture industry, leading Styria to be known as the ‘food bowl of Austria’.
And so it’s no surprise that a visit to Graz opens up a buffet of wonderful food experiences, reaping the rewards of the fresh produce being grown nearby.
For visitors who want to travel a bit deeper, a journey out into the Graz region takes your directly to these food producers, to taste right from the farm and meet the people behind it all. And along the way, there are plenty of other treats to discover.
Graz restaurants
I’ve written before about the fantastic food scene in Graz and the variety of dishes you’ll find here in Austria’s ‘culinary capital’.
At the simplest level, there are the würstelstands that you’ll see in some of the public squares. Literally meaning ‘sausage stands’, you can normally get a sausage and some bread for about €3.
There are the al fresco cafes that spill out onto the streets, embracing the Mediterranean vibe you find in Graz, serving local specialties like cured ham and scarlet runner beans.
And I would always recommend the Aiola Upstairs restaurant, which has excellent food but also boasts an incredible view from its location in the Schlossberg as the main attraction.
On my latest trip to Graz, though, I discover some of the new additions to the city – and the increasing trend here of plant-based meals.
Gerüchteküche
The most interesting of these new restaurants is Gerüchteküche, where chef Michael Wankerl creates degustation menus each day, inspired by what he can find or is in the mood for.
Over six courses, I try things like ‘caviar’ made from…
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