Welcome to harry’s home Graz–Smart City. Your hotel in the west of Graz, ideally located in the innovative Smart City district. In summer, you can quickly reach the most important destinations: the old town and Schlossberg for views and evening walks, Augarten for quiet hours in the park, Mur cycle path for a bike ride. In between: ice cream parlors, sidewalk cafes, and small summer events—relaxed discovery instead of stress, well connected and close by. Culinary delights included: Styrian cuisine from Brettljause to Backhendl, regional products with pumpkin seed oil, cozy restaurants around Lend and Gries, and farmers’ markets at Kaiser-Josef-Platz and Lendplatz.
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Just a few minutes outside Graz lies Arnold Schwarzenegger's childhood home – now a museum offering insights into his childhood, his bodybuilding career, his film roles, and his political work. A compact excursion with an authentic look at the career of an international personality from Styria.
The Augarten is a simple summer spot in Graz. Right on the Mur River: a lawn for sunbathing, seating, and a bay with a slight beach vibe. Exercise, meet up, read, play, or relax—there's room for everything. Access to the water is easy, and the view is calming. Ideal for a short break in the greenery
The Lurgrotte cave in Semriach, around 30 minutes north of Graz, is Austria's largest active stalactite cave. A guided tour takes visitors through impressive cave chambers and passages rich in stalactites, where they can learn a lot about the formation of the underground world.
The Mur Cycle Path runs right through the Graz region and offers relaxing cycling along the river—ideal for leisurely tours as well as more athletic excursions. Wide paths, lots of greenery, and small rest areas make the route pleasant and varied.
Open-air events and summer festivals characterize the warm season in Graz. Street art, concerts, culinary delights, and small city festivals create a relaxed atmosphere under the open sky. The current dates can be found in the event calendar.
Regional farmers' markets are an integral part of summer in Graz. Fresh fruit and vegetables from Styria, bread, cheese, flowers, and seasonal specialties—directly from producers in the region.
A walk up the Schlossberg is simply a must in summer. Whether you take the steps or the convenient funicular railway, at the top you will be rewarded with sweeping views of the city, shady paths, and a pleasant breeze. It's the ideal place to escape the hustle and bustle for a while...
The Schöckl is Graz's local mountain and a popular destination for summer hikes. Various routes lead up to the plateau, where you can enjoy sweeping views of the city and the surrounding countryside. Whether you're looking for a leisurely climb or a challenging hike...
If you want to experience Graz in an active yet relaxed way in summer, the best place to start is at Murinsel and stroll along the Murpromenade.
The futuristic steel and glass island in the middle of the river combines design, nature, and city life—a real eye-catcher and the ideal starting point for a walk along the water. From here, the promenade leads past cafés, shaded seating areas, and quiet green spaces, offering ever-changing views of the old town, the Schlossberg, and the urban lifestyle of Graz.
Summer highlight: The Murinsel also hosts an atmospheric open-air cinema – the perfect location for movie nights under the stars right by the water.
Whether it’s a leisurely evening stroll, iced coffee by the water, or a movie night under the summer sky – this combination of modern architecture and relaxed strolling makes this spot a must-do.
