Graz is a city of Austria.
Graz is located in Austria, part of Europe. Find essential geography and continue exploring more places in the same country.
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Graz is Austria’s second-largest city and the capital of Styria. A well-preserved old town meets contemporary architecture and a strong university community.
Graz has a recorded population of 303,270. The figure applies to Graz. The source does not provide a reference year; the source data was last checked September 3, 2026.
Altstadt surrounds Hauptplatz and Herrengasse. Lend and Gries west of the Mur have markets and culture, while university districts lie east of the centre.
Schlossberg, the clock tower, Eggenberg Palace, Kunsthaus and Murinsel are familiar stops. The old town’s courtyards are best explored on foot.
Spring and autumn suit walking and the surrounding wine country. Summer is lively, while December brings Christmas markets.
Trams and buses cover the city, and the centre is walkable. Bicycles are widely used along the Mur and in flatter districts.
Graz has a recorded population of 303,270. The figure applies to Graz. The source does not provide a reference year; the source data was last checked September 3, 2026.
Graz is in Austria.
Two days suit the centre, Schlossberg and a museum or palace.
Yes. Schlossberg, riverside paths and the Styrian hills are close to the centre.