Our 24 Hours in Graz

It’s the weekend and our perfect 24 hours in Graz start with a visit to a flea market. The sun is slowly rising and we’re already on our way to snatch the best pieces. We love to go to the flea market in front of the Cineplexx Kino, which takes place on Saturdays and Sundays. The one at the Center West – only on Sundays – is nice, too.

All this bargain-hunting makes us hungry, so at some point we decide to head to the store Das Gramm, which uses no packaging at all, and on Saturdays offers breakfast where nothing goes to waste. Or we get some groceries at the local farmer’s market at the square Kaiser-Josef-Platz and have a wonderful picnic in the city park of Graz. This is a nice thing to do in any season because as they say: there is no bad weather, there is only bad clothing!

Next up is some more shopping and happy strolling along the street Mariahilferstraße, which is home to a wealth of awesome design and fashion stores. We start at the Kunsthaus, where you mustn’t forget to take a look into the Kunsthaus Shop, where you will always find the perfect gift or souvenir. When on Mariahilferstraße we always pop into the store Tagwerk, which reuses old tarpaulins to create bags and backpacks and sells those for a very reasonable price.

In case we need to go to the hairdresser, our favourite salon, Doppelhofer & Steininger, is also nearby. It’s run by two young and super friendly hairdressers with great style.

It’s tea-time already and we’re making our way to Omas Teekanne, the first vintage tea bar in Graz. This beautiful café is not only decorated beautifully, it also offers a delicious vegan menu.

When we’re hungry for culture, we love to go to the KM, the hall for art and media, or the Kiz Royalkino. This is the only cinema in Graz that plays (almost) every movie in its original language. Another beautiful daytime activity in Graz is to get some fresh air at the top of the Schlossberg. If you’ve bought a ticket for public transportation you can also use it (with no extra cost) for the cable car that goes up the Schlossberg, where you can take a relaxing walk with a breathtaking view. The cherry on top: having a sundowner at the Starcke Haus, built sideways into the mountain. Today we stay in the city however, and we’ll definitely have a look into the wonderful concept store Tash Living and get ourselves some coffee at Tagtraum before making dinner plans.

Our all-time favourite dinner restaurant is the Café Erde – we love their vegan burgers, wraps and other delicacies way too much. The restaurant Feinkost Mild is another wonderful option, serving fantastic sandwiches and local beverages in a special, historic location of Graz.

On Tuesdays we love to go to The Office Pub and take part in the weekly pub quiz, where you can also win a little prize. It’s so much fun!

Today we head back to the city park for an after-dinner drink, more specifically a ‘Kardamintspritzer’, at the Café Parkhaus. When it’s warm outside we take our drinks with us and sit down on a blanket beneath the trees. From here it’s not too far to the Stadtpark Forum where cool events and concerts take place on a regular basis.

For accommodation, we can only recommend renting an Airbnb flat, as this is the best way to meet other people from Graz and learn about their favourite hot spots in the city.

Have fun!