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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
GIS is the TV / Radio license that funds the ORF. It used to be possible to avoid paying if you didn’t have any devices that could pick up or stream TV or radio. However from January 2024 a new tax is being introduced which every household will have to pay (as just about everyone […]
Christmas in the center of Graz is a lovely time of year, the streets are decorated with lights, the festive shop windows and the smell of roasted chestnuts all make for a warm festive atmosphere. And of course the famous Advent Markets! Graz Holding has a great page in English with all the information below. […]
The popular ski resort in Tauplitz is also a great place to visit in the summer. It’s about 1.4 hours from Graz by car. Tauplitzalm on top of the mountain is a very pretty alpine pasture with small lakes and family friendly hikes. You can either drive with your car up the Alpenstraße (10 Km) […]
Gesäuse National Park is a stunning place to visit 1 hr 40 mins from Graz with car (not so easy with public transport). There is lots to do – rafting and kayaking on the River Enns, hiking in the mountains (some easy flat ones too), climbing, cycling and mountain biking and themed family friendly trails. One of […]
Here are a few tips for dog friendly lakes near Graz. (Check their websites for updates in case of changes to dog rules). Also this is a useful book with dog friendly hikes including access to water. Murfeld near Graz – On the dog meadow (Auwiese) there is a fenced pond where dogs can cool […]
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