The Repair Bonus for repairing household electrical items has been changed to the Appliance Rescue Bonus ‘Geräte-Retter-Prämie‘. Individuals can claim up to €130 towards 50% of the repair cost, service or maintance or €30 for a repair cost estimate. This can include items such as televisions, kitchen appliances, electric tools, washing machines, vacum cleaners, computers, […]
In Austria, Christmas trees typically don’t go up until December 24th, when the Christkind traditionally brings and decorates the tree. Because of this, the official Christmas tree stands in Graz open later than in many other countries—this year on December 10th, 2025. If you’d like to buy a tree earlier, you still have options. Many […]
Christmas in the center of Graz is a wonderful time of year – the sparking light decorations, the shop windows and the smell of roasted chestnuts all make for a warm festive atmosphere. And of course the famous Advent Markets. Plus free rides on trams & buses (with 1 or two numbers) in Graz zone […]
The annual Krampuslauf no longer takes place down Herrengasse in Graz but starting beginning of November there are plenty of events near Graz and in Steiermark. You can find event lists for 2024 here and here. There will also be a Perchtenlauf on November 19th, 6pm at Shopping City Seiersberg and a small family-friendly one […]
Another great hike in the wine country in Südsteiermark. Close to Gamlitz this circular hike leads you through multiple vineyards, woods and along quiet roads with beautiful views all along the way. There is one section on a busy road but it’s short. There are a lot of up and down climbs so good shoes […]
Looking for free fun activities to keep smaller kids entertained over the summer? Here are a few fun options (only on good weather days!). Parks-in-Action holds free supervised kids activities 3 pm – 7 pm every Tuesday and Thursday during the school summer holidays in the following playgrounds: August-Matthey-Park (St Leonhard) Hasnerplatz (Geidorf) Oeverseepark (Gries) […]
With 9 weeks of school holidays, summer kids programs are very popular! Below are some suggestions for Graz and also Styria at affordable prices, some are even free! The city of Graz offers really affordable weekly sport courses(sommer sport programm) for only €10! for 4 – 18 yrs with 55 different sports to choose from ( approx […]
The government have launched a new craftsman bonus scheme “Handwerkerbonus” to boost the industry. For home improvements and work by registered tradesmen residents can get 20%, up to 2,000 euros per person and residential address in 2024 refunded and max of 1,500 euros in 2025. Applications can be made online from July 15th, 2024 for […]
Renting an apartment in Graz can often lead to questions about the contract, terminating the lease, getting the deposit back or general questions about who’s responsible for maintenance, what to do in cases of mould etc. Fortunately there are several organisations in Graz who can offer free advice. If you work for a Styrian employer, […]
Disc Golf is a fun family friendly sports activity that you can do all year long. There is a new Disc Golf circuit financed by the City of Graz’s citizens’ budget on Rosenhain. Disc golf is similar to traditional golf, but with frisbee style discs and metal nets instead of balls, clubs and holes. One […]
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