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Graz

Graz is the capital of the province of Styria and Austria's second largest city. It is also a university city with as many as six universities and just over 44,000 students.

The city combines all the important historical periods and has one of the best-preserved central city districts in Europe, which was added to UNESCO's World Heritage List in 1999. No other city offers so much in such a small area. The city is full of museums, and the 'Universalmuseum Joanneum' should certainly be mentioned here for its impressive collection of old armour.

Graz also offers a good mix of restaurants, bars and cafés, and of course there are plenty of opportunities to shop in the many streets and alleyways filled with cosy speciality shops. Don't forget to pick up some of the local pumpkin seed oil, a favourite ingredient in many local dishes.

National Armoury

Housed in a five-story Baroque building just steps from Graz’s Hauptplatz, the Styrian Armoury (Landeszeughaus) is the world’s largest historical armoury with over 32,000 original weapons and armour on display. Built between 1642–1645 to equip troops defending Styria from Ottoman and Hungarian threats, it remains largely in its original layout, giving visitors a rare chance to wander through aisles stacked with helmets, swords, muskets, and full horse armour. Guided tours are offered in German and English, and for many, this immersive experience—where the items are visible rather than behind glass—brings history vividly to life.

Feldbach

The small and friendly town has a pleasant size and at the same time offers many of the things that are also expected to be on the repertoire of the larger cities. There are both cultural and sporting events and the culinary leaves nothing to be desired.

Feldbach is located in the middle of Styria and is especially known for the very colourful spire of the Feldbach church, which can be seen from a good distance and which is also a kind of symbol for the diversity that the town also stands for.

Visit the Tabor Museum, an old medieval fortress built in 1469 which also houses 12 different exciting exhibitions that tell about Styria from the Stone Age to the present.

Herb and rose garden in Söchau

Over 120 different roses and herbs grow in this beautiful park. As the herbs bloom at different times, you can enjoy a fantastic fragrance experience in the park throughout the summer. In the Witch's Garden you can see a large variety of poisonous plants, which can be fatal if ingested in large quantities. For the same reason, this part of the park can only be visited with a guide. The park also has a small café where you can enjoy a coffee and a shop where you can buy herbal products to take home. The park is open from April to October, but always check the updated opening times on the park's own website.