Graz in a Day — Family-friendly Spring (May) Route
Includes local tips, rating, photos, opening hours, website for each place
Highlights
- frida & freD Children's Museum — hands-on exhibits
- Schlossberg & Schlossberglift — hilltop views + playground
- Family lunch with pizza options
- Murinsel riverside walk and ice cream
- Stadtpark playground and quiet lawns
- Natural History Museum — short, kid-friendly exhibits
Brief Itinerary
Day 1
Interactive, child-focused exhibits for exploratory play and learning. Ideal first stop when kids are fresh. Recommended ages: 2–10.
1h 45m
A 10–20 minute walk to the Schlossberglift entrance; flat stretches and benches en route for a snack or bathroom break.
15m
Take the covered Schlossberglift up for easy, stroller-friendly access. Explore the small playground, scenic lawns, and the Uhrturm clock tower viewpoint. Recommended ages: all ages (special appeal for 1–10 year olds).
1h 30m
Relaxed sit-down lunch with large pizzas that are easy to share, high chairs, and simple pasta options for picky eaters. Allergy-aware staff can adapt toppings on request.
1h
Short riverside walk to the Murinsel — a child-friendly modern island structure with places to sit and space to let little ones walk safely. Stop for an ice cream from a nearby vendor.
45m
Graz Express Walking Tour with a LocalGraz Express Walking Tour with a Local
If you only have limited time in Graz, get more out of your sightseeing with a local guide
$115
per adult
Graz Private Walking Tour With A Professional GuideGraz Private Walking Tour With A Professional Guide
Welcome to charming Graz, an exciting place with many nicknames like “UNESCO City of Design”, “City of Human Rights” or the “Culinary Capital City of Austria”
$257
per adult
Graz private walking tourGraz private walking tour
Enjoy a private and guided walking tour to the charming Graz, see its most important attractions and learn about its history and importance as an imperial residence
$210
per adult
Graz Jewish Quarter and Old Town Private TourGraz Jewish Quarter and Old Town Private Tour
Explore the unstable history of Austrian Jews
$227
per adult
Historic Graz: Exclusive Private Tour with a LocalHistoric Graz: Exclusive Private Tour with a Local
Join a Local for a two-hour exclusive journey through Graz, a can't-miss experience that invites you to admire historic landmarks, relive storied pasts, and dive into the city's rich culture
$243
per adult
Graz - Private tour including Castle visitGraz - Private tour including Castle visit
Check off landmarks such as the Schlossberg Castle - one of the strongest fortifications of all time that even Napoleon found difficult to capture
$492
per adult
Private Graz Walking TourPrivate Graz Walking Tour
Get to know Graz the best way, with a licensed guide just for your personal group
$492
per adult
Landeszeughaus Styrian Armory entrance ticketLandeszeughaus Styrian Armory entrance ticket
Explore the world's largest historical armory with your entrance ticket to Landeszeughaus Styrian Armory
$14
per adult
Natural History Museum Graz - JoanneumsviertelNatural History Museum Graz - Joanneumsviertel
The Natural History Museum in Joanneum Quarter Graz houses fascinating exhibitions by the natural sciences departments of the Universalmuseum Joanneum
$14
per adult
Kunsthaus Graz: Entry TicketKunsthaus Graz: Entry Ticket
No it's not a spaceship, it's the oddly shaped and eye-catching Kunsthaus Graz! As part of the huge Universalmuseum Joanneum, this joint venture from the Province of Styria and the City of Graz is dedicated to permanent and changing, vibrant contemporary art exhibitions
$14
per adult
Kunsthaus Graz entrance ticketKunsthaus Graz entrance ticket
Visit the international contemporary art museum that attracts numerous art lovers from all over the world with your single entrance ticket to Kunsthaus Graz
$14
per adult
Kunsthaus Graz Museum Entrance TicketKunsthaus Graz Museum Entrance Ticket
Discover Austria’s vibrant art scene in Graz, by going to Kunsthaus Graz Museum
$13
per adult
Graz Museum Private Guided TourGraz Museum Private Guided Tour
Discover the historical exhibits of Graz Museum to find out the city’s real essence
$237
per adult