Graz City Guide

Local Styrian dishes and good international options. Vegetarian and vegan choices growing. Late-night options exist but are limited.

Lively, especially near the university and city center. Offers pubs, bars, and clubs with a mix of traditional and modern vibes.

Strong coffee culture, mix of traditional and specialty shops.

Tipping rounds up bills or adds 5-10% in restaurants. Taxi tips round up to the next euro. Small tips appreciated but not always required.

SIMs available from A1, Magenta, and Drei providers. Buy at their stores or electronics shops. Registration with ID/passport is required.

Streets and public areas are clean and well-maintained.

Some emergency pharmacies and convenience stores open 24/7. Limited late-night food options mainly on weekends.

All major supermarkets have international products. Fresh markets offer local produce. Shops close mostly on Sundays.

Most supermarkets, large stores, and restaurants accept cards. Smaller cafes and local shops may only take cash, so keep some on hand.

ATMs are common at banks, shopping centers, and main streets. Banks like Erste, Raiffeisen, and Bank Austria are usual choices. Check your bank's fees on withdrawals.

Public Austrian schools and the English-German bilingual GIBS school available. Contact schools directly about admissions.

A modest but growing nomad scene centered around coworking spaces and university networks.

Many parks and river paths providing excellent green space access.

Safe and popular routes along the river and parks. Running groups active.

Gyms and sports clubs available, some open to non-students for a fee.

Tennis clubs with courts and coaching. Rent or bring your own equipment.

Padel is growing with some new facilities.

Several studios offer various yoga styles and English speakers.

Offers BJJ, Judo, Karate, Taekwondo, and boxing. Some English speakers available.

Several ski resorts 1-2 hours away with good snow and rentals.

Kayaking and paddleboarding possible on the Mur River and nearby lakes in warmer months.

No surfing; Graz is landlocked.

No diving; city is inland.

Quality public and private hospitals available. English speakers common in larger clinics. Pharmacies are well marked and emergency ones available.

Tap water is safe and comes from natural springs.

Good playgrounds and kid-friendly cafes. Attractions include Children's Museum and Schlossberg funicular.

Progressive and accepting with safe spaces and annual pride events.

Pet-friendly, especially for dogs; parks and vets available. Check rules for restaurants and lodging.