Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #6 in Graz, Austria

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Number of sights 8 sights
Distance 5.1 km
Ascend 101 m
Descend 76 m

Experience Graz in Austria in a whole new way with our self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.

Activities in GrazIndividual Sights in Graz

Sight 1: Museum der Wahrnehmung

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The Museum of Perception is a museum in Graz, Germany, which opened in 1996. It deals with works from all areas of art, music, architecture, philosophy and literature that deals with phenomena of perception. It is housed on the upper floors of the octagonal, listed building, which stands freely on the edge of the Augarten and originally served exclusively as a municipal public bath.

Wikipedia: Museum der Wahrnehmung (DE), Website

148 meters / 2 minutes

Sight 2: Kindermuseum FRida & freD

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Frida & Fred is a children's museum in Graz's Augarten. It was built in 2003 under the direction of the architects Hemma Fasch and Jakob Fuchs. Basically, the museum with its experiential exhibitions is aimed at the age group of 3 to 12-year-olds. The exhibitions are designed under the motto "Hands On – Minds On" in such a way that the children can help shape and try things out themselves.

Wikipedia: Frida und Fred (DE)

321 meters / 4 minutes

Sight 3: Synagoge

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The New Synagogue of Graz is a Jewish congregation and synagogue, located on David-Herzog-Place, on the right bank of the Mur River in the Gries neighborhood, in the city of Graz, Austria. The synagogue serves the Jews of Graz, Styria, Carinthia, and southern parts of Burgenland.

Wikipedia: New Synagogue of Graz (EN)

399 meters / 5 minutes

Sight 4: Seelöwenbrunnen

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In this list, sea lion fountain is listed, i.e. fountains in public space that have sea lions on the subject.

Wikipedia: Liste von Seelöwenbrunnen (DE)

1472 meters / 18 minutes

Sight 5: Stadtpark

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The Graz City Park, the largest public park in Graz, was founded in 1869 on the area of the glacis in front of the city wall under Mayor Moritz Ritter von Franck and completed in 1872.

Wikipedia: Grazer Stadtpark (DE)

1300 meters / 16 minutes

Sight 6: Herz-Jesu-Kirche

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Herz-Jesu-Kirche

The Herz-Jesu-Kirche is the largest church in Graz, Austria. It was designed down to the last detail by architect Georg Hauberrisser and constructed from 1881 to 1887.

Wikipedia: Herz-Jesu-Kirche (EN), Website

726 meters / 9 minutes

Sight 7: Hallerschloss

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The Hallerschloss or Schloss Sparbersbach is a castle located on the western slope of the Rückerlberg in the Graz district of Waltendorf. Its current form dates largely from the 17th century. It was redesigned many times during the 19th and 20th centuries. Its history dates back to the 13th century. The castle is a listed building (list entry).

Wikipedia: Hallerschloss (Graz) (DE)

737 meters / 9 minutes

Sight 8: Froschkönigbrunnen

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The Froschkönigbrunnen is a memorial fountain in the ninth district of Waltendorf in Graz, Germany. He is standing on a small patch of grass in front of the entrance to the Waltendorf elementary school. The fountain is a listed building.

Wikipedia: Froschkönigbrunnen (Graz-Waltendorf) (DE)

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