It’s not easy to move to a new country and if you’re finding it hard to adjust or settle into life in Graz, experiencing personal issues, need some legal advice on immigration, or just feeling isolated and looking to connect with other people, here are some resources you can turn to for help. Most are […]
The city of Graz are now offering 15 ‘LaRA’ cargo bikes to rent for free by the hour at partners around Graz. Great for moving bulky goods, doing a big shop, transporting kids etc. Many bikes include child seats and there are also electric options. You can find the bikes at the following places. Apflbutzn […]
Founded in 1129, Stift Rein is the oldest Cistercian monastery in the world and is situated in a very picturesque spot in the hills about 25 mins drive from Graz (15 km). The monastery has a beautiful baroque interior, festival halls and library. Guided tours in German are provided daily at 10.30 am and 13:30 […]
If you are looking for some wilderness within the city of Graz, the Reinerkogel hill is great spot for a 500 m climb up through pretty woodland. It’s situated between Andritz and Geidorf and can be reached by tram (Robert-Stolz-Gasse #4 /#5) – walk up Weg zum Reinerkogel and look out for the Jakobsleiter (Jacobs […]
Interviews with locals and expats offering their own perspectives & recommendations for living in the lovely city of Graz. I would like to introduce you to the fabulous eco designer Katcha Bilek. Having lived all over Europe, Katcha is now settled in Graz. She is passionate about human rights and the environment (as well as […]
GUST mobil is a useful subsidised taxis service for the Platte, Hafnerstraße & Katzelbach /Wetzelsdorf suburbs of Graz. These areas are hard to reach by public transport and too hilly in parts to use a bike so residents and visitors have to reply on private cars. Also there are some lovely walks in these areas […]
Graz has some wonderful small independent shops. Here are some interesting ones you may not yet have come across that have been in Graz for over 40 to 250 years! Run by experts in their field, you will receive good advice and products & services not available in the bigger chains. Plus many have a […]
Do you have a half year or year’s travel card for the Graz public transport system ? As well as being good value (Halbjahres / Jahreskarte zone 101 for Graz residents € 260 / €281) they also offer some great additional benefits. Also for Park & Ride Kombitickets holders. Every year from November 1st to […]
The Kalvarienberg is a wonderfully quirky little hill alongside the river Mür in Lend. Perfect for a visit while strolling along the river bank path. Built in the 17th century and modeled on the Golgotha in Jerusalem, it has been a religious pilgrimage destination for several hundred years and connects with the Mariatrost Basilica. (Originally there […]
‘Game of Death’ is a really fun monthly improvisation show at the small Theater am Banhof. The talented Canadian Jacob Banigan asks the audience questions and based on their answers he performs a series of hillarious short scenes with of course at some point a sudden death. Plus it’s all in English! Taking inspiration from […]
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