As part of my local shopping guide, I would like to introduce you to some of my favourite artists & shops in Graz. Today is the American artist Sarah Löcker and her wonderful Christmas gift ideas. Personalized mini house paintings – a great gift idea for people that are impossible to buy for! Just send […]
As part of my local shopping guide, I would like to introduce you to some of my favourite artists & shops in Graz. Today is Fabeltisch! Fabeltisch is a new store near Lendplatz (Mariahilferstraße 23, opposite the die Haarschneiderei). They opened this year and have a beautiful range of ceramics manufactured in Portugal in the prettiest […]
As part of my local shopping guide, I would like to introduce you to some of my favourite artists in Graz. First up is Samburu Beads! These stunning colourful necklaces, earrings and bracelets are made by the wonderful artist Peninah Lesorogol and the women from her Samburu tribe in Kenya. They are made from real glass […]
The city of Graz has a useful page (in German) on walks in and around Graz which can be reached by public transport. “10.000 Schritte in und um Graz” is a new book (published as part of Graz’s Lets Go campaign) and contains 15 walks around Graz all reachable by public transport. Ranging from 6 […]
Two Interspar supermarkets (at CityPark and Murpark shopping centers) are now offering package free filling stations for over 40 organic products. Including pasta, rice, mueslis, nuts as well as pulses and dried fruits. You can bring your own containers or use the paper bags provided by Spar. The filling stations are next to the fresh […]
I recently picked up this great little shopping guide – Guided* Graz . It lists independent small businesses which specialise in fashion, furniture and jewellery. As well as food & drink, cultural tips and places to stay. The focus is on the city center as well the Gries / Lend area, so very easy to […]
If you ever find yourself shopping in Graz and your phone is about to run out of battery, there are several places where you can leave your phone safety to charge while you continue with your errands. Giga Sport (behind Kastner and Öhler) has three charging boxes on the top floor below their cafe, right […]
Mein Tag is a wonderful new initiative in St Leonhard (opposite the Herz-Jesu church) offering holistic support for the body, mind and soul. Relax in their cozy cafe with a coffee while reading their extensive stack of german magazines and books on themes such wellness, happiness and meditation. You will also receive a warm welcome […]
Autumn and spring are great times of the year to go hiking in the wine country, just south of Graz. You can read more about the area and it’s famous ‘Southern Styria Wine Road here. It’s a beautiful area to drive around and visit all the vineyard tasting rooms and buschenschanks. You can see a […]
Teichalm is about an hour from Graz by car and is a beautiful spot to visit for hiking. There is a small lake which is usually full of people on a sunny weekend, but just head out onto one of the hiking paths and the crowds quicky thin out. Be sure to check the weather […]
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