City Guide Graz EN

City Guide Graz
English
Contents
The Mall p. 6 From Jakominiplatz to Hauptplatz Influx of Ideas p. 44 Between Hauptplatz, Andreas-Hofer-Platz and the Mur Island Top Views p. 64 Between Sporgasse, Schlossberg and Stadtpark Market Value p. 86 Between Kaiser-Josef-Platz, Stadtpark and St. Leonhard The red Track p. 112 Round and about Jakominiplatz Powerhouse p. 136 Between Griesplatz and Lendplatz added Value p. 166 From the centre to the outskirts of Graz Fields of Strength p. 190 Graz in a nutshell Tips, links, useful information
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Graz and design a young, passionate love affair

Getting to know a city with all its facets is an exciting, sometimes baffling, but always edifying experience. When it comes to Graz, one of these facets is design. And theres a good reason for this after all, the city has been a UNESCO City of Design since March 2011. You have to have something to offer to be eligible for this distinction. Youll find a bit of what Graz has to offer on the following pages. A selection of shops, bars, restaurants and other hotspots, all associated in some way with design.
Theres a simple reason for this association. Most of these shops, bars, restaurants and hotspots are recommended by people from Grazs creative scene. The result is a fascinating panorama of the creative landscape in Graz. Strictly subjective, but authentic. A snapshot that doesnt claim to be exhaustive. In a word: a piece of living design culture in a city that has developed tremendous beacon effect and now rightly ranks as a budding hub of the international creative industry.
How this guide works: This guide is made up of two major parts: in the first part we present the must-sees connected with design when you come to visit Graz. The journey starts out in the city centre, taking you to squares large and small, down roads wide and steep, to islands in the river, and alien architecture in vibrant creative areas. And, of course, we havent forgotten the outskirts selected locations outside the centre also feature in the guide.
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In the second part we answer a number of questions you may have. Why does Graz have such extraordinary architecture? Where do all these young, well-trained creative people come from? And what exactly does City of Design mean? So theres plenty to read about. In easily digestible morsels of information; peculiarities of the city presented in pithy comments; jigsaw pieces that by degrees join together to form your individual picture of the city. By the way, youre in good company as you travel. Eighteen personalities from Grazs creative scene are your fellow-travellers, including designers from various disciplines, a concert pianist, a professor of design or a board member from a major design-led shoe company based in Graz. And because the insiders perspective can sometimes blur the picture, we have also invited people from outside the city, people with links to Graz, but who live elsewhere. A page reference for all of these recommendations can be found after each interview. And everything is listed again in an extensive index at the end of the guide for quick reference, so to speak.
Speaking of reference, there is a convenient Google Map of all of the shops, bars, restaurants and museums and other hot spots featured in this guide. Just follow this link http://tinyurl.com/6mhxk7c or scan the following QR code on your mobile phone:
The Mall
From Jakominiplatz to Hauptplatz
Its obvious to anyone from Graz that the best place to start exploring the city is Jakominiplatz. And probably to any guest coming to the city centre from wherever. The reason being that this square is a kind of beating heart ceaselessly pumping people, trams and buses around the city. In a word, this is where everything moving in and around Graz converges. Towards the north, Herrengasse links Jakominiplatz to Hauptplatz. For years it has been a pedestrian zone perfect for a casual stroll. The trams are characteristic too: the six big tram lines all run along Herrengasse. So youre never far away from the Bim, as it is known colloquially, in the city centre. The whole panoply of Graz as a City of Design awaits you on either side of Herrengasse: shops, bars and a historic centre that was declared a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site for good reason.
Herrengasse
Schullin
Dominici Laden 21
Mur
Neue Wiener Werksttte Klammerth
Moser bookshop
Old City
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Interview
www.permanent-unit.com
Georg Dinstl
designer
Design is more than just a tool for getting objects into shape. It has a lot to do with flair and feeling. Design is an attitude to life. What place is your secret love? Sackstrasse. What is the first thing you show a visitor in Graz? Strike out with your eyes wide open. The city has something for everyone ... all a person needs to do is find it! Go for a stroll through all the great little narrow alleyways and pass by all the finely decorated facades of the city. a gift from Graz for a friend. What will it be? Art. Best of all something from the gallery Das Voyeur.
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Where can design be seen at its clearest in Graz? Among all the young people with their tiny start-up businesses who seem to be saying hello, here we are and put everything they have got in the display window. Your hotel tip? The Wiesler. Where do you go in the evenings? The Lila Eule or the Eschenlaube Your shopping tip? SunsetStar and zerum Lifestyle. Georg Dinstl is a creative pirate and a part of the Design Collective permanent unit. The special treasure in his chest: street art and graffiti.
recommendations
Shops SunsetStar E 06 zerum Lifestyle F 10 Wining and dining Eschenlaube D 19 Lila Eule D 23 Museums and galleries Das Voyeur F 21 Hotels Hotel Wiesler F 42
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Shops
Where to find:
a 01
Breineder-Gibiser
Am Eisernen Tor 3, 8010 Graz
At Breineder-Gibisers, leather takes on classical, fashionable and extravagant forms. This elegant store at Am Eisernen Tor has a long tradition in Graz, offering a range of bags, suitcases and accessories as well as clothing in best quality and design.
Opening hours: Mon. Fri. 9am 6pm, Sat. 9am 5pm Tel. +43 (0) 326 830124
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Shops
Where to find:
a 02
Dominici
Stempfergasse 7, 8010 Graz
Dominici is about more than just shoe fashion here, shoes are designer objects showcased in a stylish setting. With constantly new, trendsetting collections from Dominici, Camper, Free Lance, Hugo, Thierry Rabotin, Kenzo, Robert Clergerie, BC&BG or Walter Bauer, Dominici is a hotspot for shoe junkies.
Opening hours: Mon. Fri. 9.30am 6pm, Sat. 9.30am 5pm Tel. +43 (0) 316 816955, service@lsag.com, www.lsag.com
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Shops
Where to find:
a 03
Ferdinand Haller
Herrengasse 23, 8010 Graz
The sweet-shop next door to the Stadtpfarrkirche is marvellous to behold: the old wooden interior, a stucco ceiling with cherubs, and an Art Nouveau chandelier lend the shop an unusual ambience. Sebastian Haller founded a gingerbread and wax candle shop in the former private chapel of the Dominican monastery in 1683. The shop was restored in the 1970s, and the sweet- and gift shop has been a unique treat in Graz ever since.
Opening hours: Mon. Fri. 9am 6.30pm, Sat. 9am 5pm Tel. +43 (0) 316 838350, ferdinand.haller@gmx.at
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Shops
Where to find:
a 04
Garderobe
Frauengasse 3, 8010 Graz
Dont look, find is the maxim at Die Garderobe. Customers will find a selection of first-rate second-hand goods in this lovingly appointed shop. Die Garderobe is not just a hub of highend branded fashion: thanks to the pleasant music and the atmosphere of the shop, it is also a nice place to tarry a while and try things on.
Opening hours: Mon. Fri. 10am 1pm and 2pm 6pm, Tel. +43 (0) 316 814312 garderobe@garderobe-secondhand.at, www.garderobe-secondhand.at
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Shops
Where to find:
a 05
heidenspass
Herrengasse 3/3, 8010 Graz
As good as new: heidenspass is a non-profit initiative that allows young people to realise their creative potential, making bags, accessories and other products from used material. Creativity opens up new perspectives that help overcome crises. Heidenspass runs a workshop on turning remnants into high-quality design.
Opening hours: Mon. Thu. 9am 4pm, Fri. 9am 6pm Tel. +43 (0) 316 764078, office@heidenspass.cc, www.heidenspass.cc
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Shops
Where to find:
a 06
Jevnisek wohnfeelosophie
Frbergasse 6, 8010 Graz
Living, working, feeling good Jevnisek wohnfeelosophie offers high-grade interior design for the home, garden and office. Thanks to an ingenious interplay of light, fabrics and furniture, Heinz Jevnisek has garnered a broad clientele at home and abroad.
Opening hours: Mon. Fri. 9am 12.30pm and 2pm 6pm, Sat. 10am 2pm Tel. +43 (0) 316 829988, interieur@jevnisek.at, www.jevnisek.at
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Shops
Where to find:
a 07
Neue Wiener Werksttte

A world of interior design, individually planned and exclusively tailored, at Neue Wiener Werksttte we manufacture furniture to satisfy highest demands. Our custom-made upholstered furniture, chairs and sofas can change your interior into an elegant ambience of excellent quality.
Opening hours: Mon. Fri. 9am 6pm, Sat. 10am 3pm Tel. +43 (0) 316 819807, office@neuewienerwerkstaette-graz.at www.neuewienerwerkstaette-graz.at
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Shops
Where to find:
a 08
Klammerth
Herrengasse 7 9, 8010 Graz
Klammerth has been the name for exclusive tableware ever since 1840. With over 100 different collections of international designer brands such as Alessi, Ritzenhoff and Villeroy & Boch, Klammerth not only offers finest tableware but also trendy and exclusive gifts.
Opening hours: Mon. Fri. 9.30am 6pm, Sat. 9.30am 5pm Tel. +43 (0) 316 825618-0, office@klammerth.at, www.klammerth.at
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Shops
Where to find:
a 09
Laden 21
Kaiserfeldgasse 21, 8010 Graz
Laden21 is a trove of young, contemporary design, current design trends, but also a variety of rare vintage pieces. Several times a year, the shop holds design shows featuring the latest developments in international design. Laden21 proves that a mix of different currents is more than just a trend its a statement: dcor brings the home to life!
Opening hours: Tue. Fri. 11am 6pm, Sat. 10am 1pm Tel. +43 (0) 676 4483821, office@laden21.at, www.laden21.at
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Shops
Where to find:
a 10
Lena Hoschek
Joanneumring 3, 8010 Graz
Lena Hoscheks fashion is unique. Inspired by a passion for 1940s and 1950s fashion, she ingeniously mixes precious fabrics and nostalgic patterns with less traditional elements. Lena Hoschek has now become an international brand, popular with such stars as the singer Katy Perry. The Graz-based designer has created her own collection in co-operation with the internationally successful eyewear label Robert La Roche.
Opening hours: Mon. Fri. 10am 6pm, Sat. 10am 5pm Tel. +43 (0) 316 995526, office@lenahoschek.com, www.lenahoschek.com
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Shops
Where to find:
a 11
Moser
Three floors full of books await the bibliophile shopper at the Moser bookshop. Moser is an institution in Graz and its name is synonymous with a spacious bookshop with an excellent range and knowledgeable staff. So drop in for some serious browsing and shopping!
Opening hours: Mon. Fri. 9am 6.30pm, Sat. 9am 6pm Tel. +43 (0) 316 830110, buchmoser@morawa-buch.at, www.buchmoser.at
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Shops
Where to find:
a 12
Mur
Enge Gasse 3, 8010 Graz
MuR features around 200 designers, including such big names as Karim Rashid, Arne Jacobsen, Charles and Ray Eames, Roland Rainer classics of design or young designers. Furniture, glass, lamps, accessories originals in every sense. MuR is a new type of shop, with the range of a design gallery and the informal atmosphere of a museum shop.
Opening hours: Tue. Fri. 10am 1pm and 2pm 6pm, Sat. 10am 3pm Tel. +43 (0) 316 908060, office@mur.co.at, www.mur.co.at
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Shops
Where to find:
a 13
Pilatus
Stempfergasse 4 / 5, 8010 Graz
Pilatus specialises in fashion with style and elegance. At Pilatus, the customer is the brand individuality in fashion is top priority. In addition to its own Pilatus brand, this classy traditional shop carries a large selection of insider labels from Italy and Spain. The selection also includes made-to-measure fashion and an extended range of sizes.
Opening hours: Mon. Fri. 9.30am 1pm and 2pm 6pm, Sat. 9.30am 5pm Tel. +43 (0) 316 828180, pilatus@inode.at, www.pilatus.at
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Shops
Where to find:
a 14
Ludwig reiter
Schmiedgasse 20, 8010 Graz
Shoes of classic elegance! In addition to his welt-sewn shoes and boots, Ludwig Reiter also sells high-quality, formal sports and leisure shoes and elegant ladies footwear. The range also includes ladies handbags, hand-made briefcases and suitcases, travel and sports bags, and fine leather accessories.
Opening hours: Mon. Fri. 10am 6pm, Sat. 10am 5pm, July and August: Sat. 10am 1pm, Tel. +43 (0) 01 53342040, www.ludwig-reiter.com
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Shops
Where to find:
a 15
Scandinavian Design House

Neutorgasse 44, 8010 Graz
Fascinating home design made in Scandinavia thats what awaits you at the Scandinavian Design House. More than 400 designers present a broad range of home dcor highlights for the bathroom, garden, living-room and bedroom. A potpourri of lamps, carpets, furniture and accessories is just waiting for you to discover.
Opening hours: Mon. Fri. 10am 6pm, Sat. 10am 5pm, Tel. +43 (0) 699 10106429 office@scandinavian-design-house.at, www.scandinavian-design-house.at
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Shops
Where to find:
a 16
Schullin
Jewellery is an individual part of our identity. People use jewellery to express their personality. This is the philosophy that Design Schullin infuses into every piece of jewellery. The motto of these exclusive jewelsmiths: only top-quality contemporary jewellery will still be in demand in years to come, and an exclusive antique many years hence.
Opening hours: Mon. Fri. 9.30am 1pm and 2pm 6pm, Sat. 9.30am 1pm Tel. +43 (0) 316 813000-0, office@schullin.at, www.schullin.at
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Shops
Where to find:
a 17
Secret room
Do you fancy revealing a fashion secret of Graz? The Secret Room is an ingenious blend of designer outlet and second-hand shop. Creations of international designers such as Yohji Yamamoto, Ann Demeulemeester, Junya Watanabe, Rundholz or Comme des Garons are waiting to be discovered.
Opening hours: Mon. Fri. 10am 1pm and 2 pm 6pm, Sat. 10am 2pm Tel. +43 (0) 316 814312, delia@secretroom.at, www.secretroom.at
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Shops
Where to find:
a 18
Tischlein deck dich

Tischlein deck dich is the right shop for people who enjoy living, cooking, eating, decorating, giving presents and inviting guests. Besides lots of gifts, you can get everything you need for invitations and celebrations. We compile lists for weddings and other occasions and offer catering services for all kinds of events. Tischlein deck dich brings delight and style to your life and to your table.
Opening hours: Tue. Fr. 10am 1pm and 2pm 6pm, Sat. 10am 3pm Tel. +43 (0) 69910814882, office@tischlein.net, www.tischlein.net
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Hotspots
Where to find:
a 19
Landhaus
This historical building is one of the most outstanding Renaissance monuments in Central Europe. The main wing was erected from 1557 to 1565 by the famous Italian architect Domenico dellAllio. Some of its most distinctive features are the elaborate round arched windows and the courtyard and well surrounded by three-storey arcaded galleries. The Landhaus courtyard is often used for festivals, concerts and other events. The Landhaus is also home to the Styrian State Parliament.
Opening hours: The Landhaus is closed to the public at nightfall.
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recommendations
Shops Haller a 03 Flora-Salon Hajek D 01 Moser bookshop a 11
Wining and dining Tribeka F 39 Frankowitsch a 39 Hofkeller C 22 Schnabelweide D 27 Santa Clara C 24 Buschenschank Schaar G 15
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Interview
www.lenahoschek.com
Lena Hoschek
designer
What is typical of Graz? Wanting to sit outside in the evening longer than youre allowed. Wheres the best place to enjoy a quick cup of coffee / beer? Coffee at Tribeka; a nice beer at Frankowitsch. Eating and drinking in Graz? Hofkeller, Schnabelweide or Santa Clara. The best place in Graz for tasty rustic snacks: your tip? Buschenschank Schaar.
Design is being. What place is your secret love? The hills just outside the city to the north. Wheres the best place to relax in Graz? On a bench in the Stadtpark. a gift from Graz for a friend. What will it be? Haller sweets. What can you never resist when shopping? Flowers from Hajek, food from the market, a book from Moser. Where can design be seen at its clearest in Graz? At the Kunsthaus. Is there some place youd like to design? Shop windows.
Lena Hoschek is well-travelled, but in the end she came home. The Graz-based designer has an innate urge to design. She did a period of practical training at Vivienne Westwood in London and has been running her own company in Graz with contacts all over the world since 2005.
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Shops
Bang & Olufsen a 20

Joanneum Shop a 24
Joanneum District, 8010 Graz
High-end audio
Mon. Fri. 9.30am 6pm Sat. 9.30am 1.30pm First Saturday in the month 9.30am 4pm Tel. +43 (0) 316 81788811 bangolufsengraz@aon.at www.bang-olufsen.com
The shop at the biggest universal museum in Central Europe

Mon. Sun. 10am 5pm Tel. +43 (0) 699 1780-9501 shop-jv@museum-joanneum.at www.museum-joanneum.at
Knilli a 25
a 21
be-be Designermode
Stempfergasse 10, 8010 Graz
Joanneumring 8 11, 8010 Graz
Fashion is emotion.
Mon. Fri. 9am 6pm Sat. 9am 5pm knilli@knilli.at www.knilli.at
The young designer boutique

Mon. Fri. 9.30am 6pm Sat. 9.30am 5pm Tel. +43 (0) 316 829015
Evamaria Thonet bei Steinwender a 22

Landhausgasse 7, 8010 Graz
Mothwurf a 26
Folklore fashion and trends

Mon. Fri. 9.30am 6.30pm Sat. 9.30am 5pm Tel. +43 (0) 3124 22055-0 store.graz@mothwurf.com www.mothwurf.com
Interior design from Graz

office-graz@viktorsteinwender.at www.viktorsteinwender.at Tel. +43 (0) 316 817824
Geba a 23
Hans-Sachs-Gasse 14, 8010 Graz
nino d a 27
Bischofsplatz 5, 8010 Graz
Carpet culture from Nepal and Anatolia

Mon. Fri. 10am 6.30pm Sat. 10am 5pm Tel. +43 (0) 316 8363830 geba@geba.cc, www.geba.cc
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Offbeat fashion and art accessories

Mon. Fri. 10am 6.30pm Sat. 10am 5pm Tel. +43 (0) 664 4357422 www.ninod.at
Museums and galleries
Orange & Green a 28

Frbergasse 3, 8010 Graz
Universalmuseum Joanneum a 32
Joanneum District, 8010 Graz Tel. +43 (0) 316 80179660 www.joanneumsviertel.at
Amazing gifts for you to discover

Mon. Fri. 10am 6pm Sat. 10am 5pm Tel. +43 (0) 316 833338 shop.graz@orangeandgreen.at www.orangeandgreen.at
Neue Galerie a 33
Tue. Sun. 10am 5pm Joanneum District, 8010 Graz Opening hours: Tel. +43 (0) 699/1780-9500 www.museum-joanneum.at/ neue_galerie
Stefanel a 29
Fashion from Italy

Mon. Fri. 9.30am 7pm Sat. 9.30am 6pm +43 (0) 316 820300 www.stefanel.it
Landeszeughaus armoury a 34
a 30
Swarovski Graz
Hauptplatz 11, 8010 Graz
April 1st October 31st: Mon. and Wed. Sun. 10am 5pm November 1st January 6th and March 1st March 31st guided tours only. Herrengasse 16, 8010 Graz Tel. +43 (0) 316 80179810 www.museum-joanneum.at/ landeszeughaus
Discover fine crystal worlds

Mon. Fri. 9am 6.30pm Sat. 9am 5pm Tel. +43 (0) 316 824852 www.swarovski.com
Tausendschn a 31
Stubenberggasse 9, 8010 Graz
Accessories and other treasures

Tue. Fri. 10am 6pm Sat. 10am 2pm Tel. +43 (0) 316 820300 christine@tausendschoen.co.at www.tausendschoen.co.at
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Wining and dining
aiola city a 35
Mehlplatz 1, 8010 Graz
Frankowitsch a 39
Stempfergasse 2 4, 8010 Graz
Modern caf-bar located in a vaulted cellar

Mon. Sat. 7.30am 2am Sun. 9am 12 midnight Tel. +43 (0) 316 890335 info@aiola.at city.aiola.at
Graz delicatessen and sandwich legend

Mon. Fri. 8.30am 6.30pm Sat. 8.30am 5pm Tel. +43 (0) 316 822212 office@frankowitsch.at www.frankowitsch.at
Brtchenparadies a 36
Landhaus-Keller a 40
Tasty snacks
Mon. Fri. 7am 5pm Tel. +43 (0) 316 811909
Gourmet restaurant in the heart of Graz

Mon. Sat. 11.30am 12 midnight Tel. +43 (0) 316 8302760 mahlzeit@landhaus-keller.at www.landhaus-keller.at
Caf Kaiserfeld a 37
Kaiserfeldgasse 19-21, 8010 Graz
Coffee-house with culture

Mon. Fri. 7.30am 10pm Sat. 9am 2pm kaiserfeld.blog.com Tel. +43 (0) 664 2101195
M1 a 41
Frberplatz 1, 8010 Graz
Bar with panorama views

Mon. Thu. from 5pm Fri. Sat. from 9am Tel. +43 (0) 316 811233 office@m1-bar.at www.m1-bar.at
Eckstein a 38
Mehlplatz 3, 8010 Graz
A cosmopolitan rendition of Styrian cuisine

Mon. Sun. 11am 1.30am Kitchen opening hours: 11.30am 11pm Tel. +43 (0) 316 828701 info@eckstein.co.at www.eckstein.co.at
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Notes
Maria Magdalena a 42
Food, bar and lounge

Mon. Wed. 8am 12 midnight Thu. Sat. 8am 2am Sun. and holidays 9am 12 midnight Tel. +43 (0) 316 822310 www.maria-magdalena.at
Schiefe Laterne a 43
Frauengasse 1, 8010 Graz
Styrian and international cuisine

Tue. Sat. 11.30am 10pm Tel. +43 (0) 316 825356 www.schiefelaterne.at
Yamamoto Sushi-Bar a 44
Prokopigasse 4, 8010 Graz
Japanese cuisine in Graz

Tue. Sat. 12 noon 10pm Tel. +43 (0) 316 852852 www.yamamoto-sushibar.at
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recommended shops
Breineder-Gibiser Dominici Ferdinand Haller Garderobe heidenspass Jevnisek wohnfeelosophie Neue Wiener Werksttte Klammerth Laden 21 Lena Hoschek Moser MuR Pilatus Reiter Scandinavian Design House a 16 Schullin a 17 Secret Room a 18 Tischlein deck dich a 01 a 02 a 03 a 04 a 05 a 06 a 07 a 08 a 09 a 10 a 11 a 12 a 13 a 14 a 15
Hotspots
a 19 Landhaus
a15
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a06
a13 a05 a16 a08 a07 a02 a12
01
a19 a03
02
a11 a01
a04 a14 a17
a18
a09 a10
Other shops
a 20 a 21 a 22 a 23 a 24 a 25 a 26 a 27 a 28 a 29 a 30 a 31 Bang & Olufsen be-be Designermode Evamaria Thonet Geba Joanneum Shop Knilli Mothwurf nino d Orange & Green Stefanel Swarovski Tausendschn

a 32 Universalmuseum Joanneum a 33 Neue Galerie a 34 Landeszeughaus
Wining and dining

a 35 a 36 a 37 a 38 a 39 a 40 a 41 a 42 a 43 a 44 aiola city Brtchenparadies Caf Kaiserfeld Eckstein Frankowitsch Landhaus-Keller M1 Maria Magdalena Schiefe Laterne Yamamoto Sushi-Bar
a33
a22 a32 a24
a36
41
a28
a30 a44 a20 a26 a21 a29 a40 a34 a23 a39 a41 a35
a38
a27
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02
a43 a31 a42
a37
a25
Interview
www.literaturhaus-graz.at
Gerhard Melzer
critic and literature specialist Design is shaping. I would prefer this word anyway. Graz in three words? Attractive, manageable, (sadly) sometimes small-minded. What place is your secret love? Never reveal anything about secret love. What is the first thing you show a visitor in Graz? The roof terrace on the Kastner & hler building. Where can design be seen at its clearest in Graz? In the total work of art Kastner & hler and at the Kunsthaus. Your fashion shopping tip? Vogue-Iohan mens outfitter in Hofgasse. a gift from Graz for a friend. What will it be? A bottle of pumpkin seed oil.
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Wheres the best place to relax in Graz? In the Burggarten. What three places are a must to be seen? The Kunsthaus, the Lendviertel and the old city. Your shopping tips? Jewellery from Schullin, furniture from Inside and MuR Modernes und Raritten. Whats the best place for a quick cup of coffee? The Caf Promenade. Eating and drinking in Graz? Santa Clara, Ferls Weinstube for rustic snacks.
Gerhard Melzer is head of the Graz Literature Centre the Literaturhaus and of the Franz Nabl Institute for Literary Research. The photo shows him in the kitchen at Santa Clara.
recommendations
Shops Vogue-Iohan C 03 Schullin a 16 Inside D 04 MuR a 12 Hotspots The Kastner & hler roof terrace B 06 Burggarten C 04 Wining and dining Santa Clara C 24 Ferls Weinstube C 26 Caf Promenade C 20
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Influx of Ideas
Between Hauptplatz, Andreas-Hofer-Platz and the Mur Island
Hauptplatz is the starting point for the next stage of our discovery tour. Running off the square to the north is Sackstrasse, probably the oldest shopping street in Graz and for many the most beautiful. On the left, the street is dominated by the Kastner & hler building which was voted best department store in Las Vegas in 2011. The Spanish architects Nieto / Sobejano gave this exquisite traditional store a modern make-over in 2010 including a breath-taking rooftop terrace. A bit further north, the view of the Schlossberg hill opens up on the right, where we also find the Schlossberg lift and the Schlossberg tunnels, with the unique Dom im Berg location. To the left its off towards the river Mur, an architectural highlight sitting right in the middle: the Mur Island, built to plans of the New York artist and designer Vito Acconci during the citys stint as Cultural Capital of Europe in 2003.
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Kastner & hler Skywalk
gi-si k.
Franciscan Church
Stajan Kunst und Mode
Kastner & hler
Mur Island
Spot
View of Hauptplatz
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Interview
www.lsag.com
Heinzpeter Mandl
board member of Leder & Schuh
Design is putting functionality into shape with an emotional appeal. What is the first thing you show a visitor in Graz? The connection between the old and the new: starting at the Kunsthaus, we walk across Erzherzog-Johann-Brcke bridge, where you have a great view of the Schlossberg. What three places are a must to be seen? The city centre, Mumuth and the Helmut-List-Halle. a gift from Graz for a friend. What will it be? A book about Graz showing the modern architecture and the old city quarter. Your shopping tip? The boutiques and shops in Sackstrasse or Stempfer49
gasse for example gisi-k. and Dominici or BreinederGibiser. Leder & Schuh have their own outstanding expertise in accessories, but Breineder-Gibiser have an immense tradition in this area. It always pays to have a look in. Where can design be seen at its clearest in Graz? In the architecture of this city. Since the European Capital of Culture year 2003 modern architecture has been allowed in next to the old city centre. What is typical of Graz? There are a lot of products with a design aspect that are suitable for a global market. You can sense the incredible power and seriousness with which the work has been done. The best place to spend the night? Either the Schlossberghotel or the Wiesler. Wining and dining: your tips? The Hofkeller, for example. Hchwirt in Andritz has the best fried chicken.
recommendations
Shops gi-si k. B 02 Dominici a 02 Breineder-Gibiser a 01 Wining and dining Hchwirt G 17 Hofkeller C 22 Hotspots Mumuth D 11 Helmut List Concert Hall G 07 Hotels Hotel Wiesler F 42 Schlossberghotel B 21
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Heinzpeter Mandl is one of the representatives of Graz, the capital of shoes. The trained business manager has been a member of the board of Leder & Schuh AG since 2006, which also includes Humanic as one of its brands.
Shops
Where to find:
B 01
Blue Tomato
Murgasse 11, 8010 Graz
Snow, skiing, skating & fun Blue Tomato stands for sports and action. In addition to a wide range of snowboards, the shop also offers everything connected with freeskiing, surfing, skating and, of course, matching streetwear: shirts, jeans, hoodies and much more. The selection ranges from small brands such as Nikita, Nomis or Nmph to international labels such as Billabong, Roxy, Carhartt, Volcom, Adidas and Nike.
Opening hours: Mon. Thu. 9.30am 6.30pm, Fri. 9.30am 7pm, Sat. 9.30am 6pm Tel. +43 (0) 316 824844, info@blue-tomato.com, www.blue-tomato.com
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Shops
Where to find:
B 02
gi-si k.
Sackstrasse 26, 8010 Graz
At gi-si ks, customers enjoy being pampered with style. Our small but exclusive boutique in Sackstrasse lives up to its name with international top fashion brands. Our life-style assortment includes ETRO, Moncler, Bruno Manetti and many others. We also carry shoes by Santoni and perfumes by Acqua di Parma and Culti as well as fashionable jewellery.
Opening hours: Mon. Fri. 9am 6pm, Sat. 9am 5pm Tel. +43 (0) 316 811111
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Shops
Where to find:
B 03
Kastner & hler

Sackstrasse 7 13, 8010 Graz
Legions of people from Graz had their first escalator ride in Kastner & hler. Which tells us that Kastner & hler is more than just a department store specialising in branded fashion. The store in Sackstrasse is part of the people, the city and the design scene: with the Kastner & hler Fashion Award, which is presented during the assembly design festival, the traditional store supports the work of designers.
Opening hours: Mon. Fri. 9.30am 7pm, Sat. 9.30am 6pm kontakt@kastner-oehler.at, www.kastner-oehler.at
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Shops
Where to find:
B 04
Stajan Kunst und Mode

The townies yearning to live in the country is the inspiration behind Stajans creations. Stajan turns exclusive lifestyle into form, from elegant country style to trachty tradition. Classic style combines with haute couture trends, captured in excellent cuts and fine fabrics.
Opening hours: Mon. Fri. 8am 5pm, Sat. 10am 1pm Tel. +43 (0) 316 824071, office@stajan.at, www.stajan.at
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Hotspots
Where to find:
B 05
Franciscan district
Franziskanerplatz and its surroundings, 8010 Graz
A winding maze of narrow streets spans the area between Hauptplatz and Neutorgasse. Graz is often said to have a Mediterranean ambience and you can see why when you come here: small bars, shops, and outdoor dining areas lend the Franciscan district a vibrant and yet romantic touch. Incidentally, the Franciscan Church also houses the oldest bell in Graz which was cast in 1272. Atmospheric and well worth seeing is the Gothic cloister and Baroque Antonius Chapel.
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B 06
Kastner & hler Skywalk

Sackstrasse 7 13, 8010 Graz
The rooftop terrace on the Kastner & hler department store affords an unusual view of Hauptplatz, Herrengasse and the Schlossberg. Going up on the escalator, you will pass fashion and design, finally reaching the sixth floor, where you are practically at eye-level with the unique roofscape of Graz.
Opening hours: Mon. Fri. 9.30am 7pm, Sat. 9.30am 6pm kontakt@kastner-oehler.at, www.kastner-oehler.at
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Hotspots
Where to find:
B 07
Mur Island
Mur 1, 8020 Graz
Floating in the middle of the river, lit up at night in unusual colours, the Mur Island is a distinctive piece of architecture in Graz. Built in 2003 during the citys year as European Capital of Culture, the island enables the inhabitants of Graz to rediscover their river, allowing them to experience it hands-on. The spectacular structure links the two banks of the Mur and, during the summer months, is also a popular open-air location.
Opening hours: Daily from 9.30am 12 midnight Tel. +43 (0) 660 5566771, www.inselindermur.at
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Shops Blue Tomato B 01 Ludwig Reiter a 14 Kastner & hler B 03
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Hotspots Kunsthaus F 17 The Schlossberg C 06 Wining and dining Eckstein a 38 Santa Clara C 24
Interview
www.julianhoenig.com
Julian Hnig
designer
Your fashion shopping tip? Blue Tomato, Ludwig Reiter handmade in Austria, Kastner & hler a department store with international flair. What three places are a must to be seen? Kunsthaus, Hauptplatz, Schlossberg. The best place in Graz for tasty rustic snacks: your tip? My mums home-made Wienerschnitzel ...
Design is not styling! Graz in one word? Home. What is the first thing you show a visitor in Graz? My old route to school via the TU, the Stadtpark to Tummelplatz and then on to Herrengasse. Where can design be seen at its clearest in Graz? At the FH Joanneum in the Industrial Design department. a gift from Graz for a friend. What will it be? A Styrian goodies basket. Eating and drinking in Graz? Eckstein, Santa Clara or a hot sausage kiosk.
Julian Hnig is a graduate of the Department of Industrial Design at the FH Joanneum and, following stopovers at Audi, Lamborghini and others, he now works as a designer for Apple in California. He also pursues his creative work in his studio in San Francisco, where he dedicates himself to painting.
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Shops
Team 7 B 08
Andreas-Hofer-Platz 5, 8010 Graz
Stadtmuseum Graz B 12
Tue. Son. 10am 6pm Sackstrasse 18, 8010 Graz Tel. +43 (0) 316 8727600 stadtmuseumgraz.at
The eco-design furniture pioneer

www.team7-graz.at Opening in spring 2012
atelier ausarten B 09
Kaiser-Franz-Josef-Kai 42, 8010 Graz
Museum im Palais B 13
Wed. Sun. 10am 5pm Sackstrasse 16, 8010 Graz Tel. +43 (0) 316 80179810 www.museum-joanneum.at/ museum_im_palais
Jewellery, photography, painting and textile art

Mon. Fri. 10am 1pm and 2pm 6pm, Sat. 10am 1pm Tel. +43 (0) 676 6165547 info@ausarten.com www.ausarten.com
Wining and dining
Elisabeth Sos Design B 10

Franziskanerplatz 7, 8010 Graz
altsteirische Schmankerlstube B 14
Traditional Styrian specialities

Mon. Sun. 10am 12am Tel. +43 (0) 316 833211 www.schmankerlstube.at
Blouses, skirts, trousers and everything loden

Tel. +43 (0) 676 9669741 mail@soos.cc, www.soos.cc
Infected
Bar Ernst Fuchs B 15

B 11
Fashion, denim and hot beats at Kastner & hlers

Mon. Fri. 9.30am 7pm Sat. 9.30am 6pm Tel. +43 (0) 316 817824 www.infectedgraz.at
Nightlife classic at Hotel Erzherzog Johann

Mon. Sat. 6pm 2am Tel. +43 (0) 316 8116160
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Hotels
Caf-Bar reinerhof B 16
Schlossberghotel B 20
Kaiser-Franz-Josef-Kai 30 8010 Graz Tel. +43 (0) 316 80 700 office@schlossberg-hotel.at www.schlossberg-hotel.at
Indulge yourself in the oldest building in the city

Mon. Fri. 4pm 1am Sat. 11am 1am Tel. +43 (0) 316 820084
Muckis Franziskanerkeller B 17
Kapaunplatz 5, 8010 Graz
Palais-Hotel Erzherzog Johann B 21

Sackstrasse 3 8010 Graz Tel. +43 (0) 316 811616 erzherzog-johann.com
Authentic traditional wine bar

Tue. Sat. 10am 12 midnight Tel. +43 (0) 316 835121
Nussbaumer B 18
Paradeisgasse 1, 8010 Graz
Styrian cheese and other treats

Mon. Fri. 9am 6.30pm Sat. 9am 2pm Tel. +43 (0) 316 7120070 kaese@delikatessen-nussbaumer.at delikatessen-nussbaumer.at
Notes
Prato B 19
Sophisticated dining in a sophisticated atmosphere

Mon. Sat. 10am 12 midnight Tel. +43 (0) 316 232098 www.prato.at
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recommended shops
B 01 B 02 B 03 B 04 Blue Tomato gi-si k. Kastner & hler Stajan
Hotspots
B 05 Franciscan District B 06 Skywalk K& B 07 Mur Island
Other shops
B 08 B 09 B 10 B 11 Team 7 Atelier Ausarten Elisabeth Sos Infected

B 12 Museum im Palais B 13 Stadtmuseum
Wining and dining

B 14 Altsteirische Schmankerlstube B 15 Bar Ernst Fuchs B 16 Reinerhof B 17 Muckis Franziskanerkeller B 18 Nussbaumer B 19 Prato
Hotels
B 20 Schlossberghotel B 21 Palais-Hotel Erzherzog Johann
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B20
B07 B02 B16 B13
B04
B12
B14 B19 B06
B11 B18 B03
B15 B21
B01
B10 B05 B17
B08
Top Views
Between Sporgasse, Schlossberg and Stadtpark
The Schlossberg is a constant companion on your way around Graz. Rising high above the roofscape, it is an intrinsic part of the citys identity, a landmark par excellence. At the foot of the Schlossberg lies one of the most important roads in Graz. It is by no means a major artery, but rather a street through which no traffic flows. People even have to push their bicycles up the cobbled, narrow and steep Sporgasse. And the street is very old, being something like the heart of the old town; you can feel its centuryold history. The Sporgasse is a street for walking, stopping, looking around, taking photos and shopping. A little further up, you can reach the nearby Stadtpark by turning right into Hofgasse.
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View from Schlossberg
Schlossberg steps
Stadtpark
Hofbckerei Edegger-Tax bakery Spot

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Vogue-Iohan
Starcke Haus Schlossberg
Street art Spot
Dom im Berg
Orangery, Burggarten
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Interview
www.kwirl.at
Iris Kastner
design shop proprietor
things in the grocery stores in Graz. I would bring a farmhouse loaf, or pumpkin seed oil from the farmers market. Or I would buy a bottle of good wine, from Steirer for example. Your fashion tip? Ardea Luh. Is there some place youd like to design? A section of the River Murs banks. Where can design be seen at its clearest in Graz? In the design training available here, above all at the FH Joanneum. It is clear here that there is a very professional approach to design in Graz. The best place for travellers? Stoffbauer because of the view. Wining and dining in Graz: your tips? I am always attracted to kunst. wirt.schaft, to the Santa Clara, but also to places out of town, for example the Alpengarten Rannach.
Design is something socio-ecological that makes life easier. It also regulates the way we live together. Design is not superficial adornment. What three places are a must to be seen? The Mur, that is now truly a part of the city, the Sackstrasse as the oldest area of Grazs and the Island in the Mur. Graz in three words? Weve got it, we do it, but we dont want it. What is typical of Graz? The co-existence of the public and the private. a gift from Graz for a friend. What will it be? Food! There are so many great
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Shops Ardea Luh C 01 Hotspots The Island in the Mur B 07 Wining and dining kunst.wirt.schaft D 22 Santa Clara C 24 Alpengarten Rannach G 14 The Steirer F 28 Hotels Stoffbauer G 23
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Iris Kastner is a lucky lady. And kwirl is no ordinary shop: it is a platform for sustainable design that puts local productions in the context of contemporary and international design.
Shops
Where to find:
C 01
ardea Luh
Tummelplatz 3, 8010 Graz
Ardea Luh is Graz chic for ladies: flowing, feminine forms, asymmetric cuts, flamboyant, long sleeves, wide belts and distinctive accents of eye-catching fabrics are characteristic of this fashion labels style. The colours of water, delicate grey and rich black are reflected in the creations of Elke Steffen-Khnl and Silvia Riediger.
Opening hours: Mon. 8am 1pm, Tue. Fri. 9am 1pm and 3pm 6pm Sat. appointment by phone Tel. +43 (0) 699 11698216, silvia@ardea-luh.at, www.ardea-luh.at
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C 02
Palo alto
Wickenburggasse 34, 8010 Graz
Palo Alto is fashion that has breadth, that clears the mind and makes the heart light. These are the words that Christian Kastner uses to describe his fashion. His creations combine and reinterpret classical elements with a casual look. The Graz-based fashion designer has a penchant for extravagant dresses with a wild mix of fabrics.
Opening hours: appointment by phone Tel. +43 699 10173759, paloalto@gmx.at, www.paloalto.at
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C 03
Vogue, Vogue-Iohan & Vogue outlet

Stempfergasse 9, Hofgasse 4, Brgergasse 11, 8010 Graz
Vogue brings top-flight international fashion collections to Graz. The three stylish locations showcase selected items, each with a different focus: Vogue specialises in ladies fashion, with its counterpart, Vogue-Johan, offering first-class mens fashion. Selected pattern collections are presented at the Vogue outlet.
Opening hours: Mon. Fri. 9.30am 1.30pm and 2pm 6pm, Sat. 9.30am 5pm Vogue Tel. +43 (0) 316 82 92 91, Vogue outlet Tel. +43 (0) 316 82 92 91 Vogue-Iohan Tel. +43 (0) 316 810491, office@vogue-johan.at, www.vogue-johan.at
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Hotspots
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C 04
Burggarten
Burggarten, 8010 Graz
The Castle Garden with its fine Orangery is a lovely green spot in the midst of Graz where visitors are invited to relax and take a stroll. Originally built upon the site of the former fortifications, today the Orangery is mainly used for special occasions, such as fashion shows, VIP events, theatre and musical performances. It was once used to winter orange and lemon trees.
Opening hours: The gardens are accessible all day and are only closed at nightfall. The entrance is next to Caf Promenade; in winter the garden premises are only accessible via the Castle courtyard.
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Hotspots
Where to find:
C 05
Hofbckerei Edegger-Tax
Hofgasse 6, 8010 Graz
The distinctive carved entrance of the Hofbckerei Edegger-Tax bakery is a traditional eye-catcher in the heart of Graz. It sits in front of the company that once made fine pastries for the imperial court table. The history of the imperial and royal bakery dates back well into the 14th century. In 1880, Franz Tax III purchased the bakery at todays location at Hofgasse 6, expanding it to become one of the most renowned quality bakeries.
Opening hours: Mon. Fri. 7am 6pm, Sat. 7am 1pm T +43 (0) 316 830230-0, service@hofbaeckerei.at, www.hofbaeckerei.at
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Hotspots
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C 06
Schlossberg
The Schlossberg hill is literally an outstanding feature of Graz. There are several ways of ascending the 475 metres: on foot, by funicular (the bottom station is at Kaiser Franz Josef Kai 38) or straight through the hill: since 2003 the Schlossberg lift has been running up and down the illuminated shaft, discharging its visitors nearby the clock tower.
Opening hours: no restrictions
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Hotspots
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C 07
Schlossberg funicular railway

Kaiser-Franz-Josef-Kai 38, 8010 Graz
The funicular railway has been taking people up the Schlossberg hill ever since 1894. Now the third generation of carriages wind their way 110 metres to the top. The new carriages were designed by students of Industrial Design at the Joanneum University of Applied Sciences. By the way, since the Schlossberg railway is run by Holding Graz, your bus or tram tickets are valid for the railway too.
Sun. Wed. 9am 12 midnight, Thu. Sat. 9am 2am Tel. +43 (0) 316 887-3391, schlossbergbahn@holding-graz.at
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Hotspots
Where to find:
C 08
Schlossberg Dom im Berg

Schlossbergplatz, 8010 Graz
The extensive tunnels inside the Schlossberg are home to all manner of special features, for instance the Dom im Berg event location. This is a dome-shaped room (architect: Rainer Schmid) covering 688 m which was carved out of the Schlossberg rock to form an extravagant venue for all kinds of events in the fields of culture, science, politics and business.
Tel. +43 (0) 316 8008-9015, www.spielstaetten.at
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Hotspots
Where to find:
C 09
Schlossberg elevator
Schlossbergplatz, 8010 Graz
Dim blue light illuminates the 77-metre-long shaft through which the Schlossberg elevator glides upwards, taking visitors directly up to the Clock Tower. This impressive barrier-free entrance to the Schlossberg was designed by architect Rainer Schmid and was opened in 2000. The Dom im Berg is located on the intermediate floor between the Clock Tower and the ground floor.
Winter: Mon. Thu. 8.30am 0.30am, Fri. Sat. 8.30am 1.30am, Sun. 8.30am 11.30pm Summer: Sun. Thu. 8.00am 1.30am. Fri. Sat. 8am 2.30 am
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C 10
Schlossberg aiola upstairs

Schlossberg 2, 8010 Graz
Whether for breakfast, lunch or dinner, or just to admire the magnificent city views from above, people come to aiola upstairs (architects: frank, rieper) to enjoy themselves. Located high above the citys roofscape, it takes only two minutes to reach this exclusive bar via the Schlossberg elevator on Schlossbergplatz.
Opening hours: Mon. Sun. 9am 12 midnight Tel. +43 (0) 316 818797, info@aiola.at, www.aiola.at
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recommendations
Shops Pilatus a 13 Hotspots Edegger-Tax Court Bakery C 05 The Schlossberg C 06
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Wining and dining Schnabelweide D 27 Didi Dorner C 21 LoVin E 17 Corti E 19 Santa Clara C 24 Khrua Thai F 32 Altsteirische Schmankerlstube B 14 Babenbergerhof F 22
Interview
www.markusschirmer.at
Markus Schirmer
pianist
Wheres the best place to enjoy a quick cup of coffee / beer? At Schnabelweide on KaiserJosef-Platz. Eating and drinking in Graz? Didi Dorner, LoVin, Corti, Santa Clara, Khrua Thai and you can continue the list as long as you like. The best place in Graz for tasty rustic snacks: your tip? Altsteirische Schmankerlstube. Out and about with friends where would you go? To the Anniwirtin im Babenbergerhof it is so lively, you meet everyone there.
Design is innovation, creativity and imagination in the whole context of getting things into shape. What place is your secret love? The Chinese Pavilion on the Schlossberg: the view of the city is a dream. Your fashion shopping tip? Pilatus, for example: they are always at the forefront and forward looking. What three places are a must to be seen? The portal to the court bakery Edegger-Tax in Hofgasse, inside the Opera House, and the view of the city from the Schlossberg. What is typical of Graz? An urbane and positive attitude to life in a city that is neither too big nor too small.
Markus Schirmer is a Grazer through and through. He is a Professor at the University of music and performing arts in Graz, he gives international master classes and is a judge at some of the worlds leading piano competitions.
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Bazaar Mode Illmeier C 11

Sporgasse 10, 8010 Graz
Magazzin C 15
Brgergasse 9, 8010 Graz
Fashion treasure-trove in Sporgasse

Mon. Fri. 10am 6pm Sat. 10am 2pm Tel. +43 (0) 316 825347
Casual branded sportswear

Mon. Fri. 9am 6pm Sat. 9.30am 5pm Tel. +43 (0) 316 829015 office@magazzin.at www.magazzin.at
Boutique alexa C 12
Burggasse 12, 8010 Graz
Mary the Fairy C 16

Selected fashion highlights

Mon. Fri. 10am 6pm Sat. 10am 2pm Tel. +43 (0) 316 825347
Childrens dreams for the home

Tue. Fri. 10am 1.30pm and 3pm 6pm, Sat. 10am 3pm Tel. +43 (0) 316 225 802 info@marythefairy.com www.marythefairy.com
Hifi Team Czesany C 13

Am Fue des Schlossberges 4, 8010 Graz
pro mente Shop Graz C 17

Graz sound experts

Tue. Fri. 10am 6.30pm, Sat. 10am 1pm first Sat. in the month: 10am 4pm Tel. +43 (0) 316 822810 office@hifiteam.at, www.hifiteam.at
Smart social-driven design

Mon. Thu. 8am 12 noon and 1pm 4pm, Fri. 8am 12 noon Tel. +43 (0) 316 831476 design@promentesteiermark.at www.promente-shop.at
Joma-Fashion C 14
Shopping plus espresso and Prosecco

Mon. Fri. 9.30am 6.30pm Sat. 9.30am 5pm Tel. +43 (0) 316 827656 fashion@jomafashion.at www.jomafashion.at
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Sfinks C 18
Freiheitsplatz 1, 8010 Graz
Romantic velvet and silk

Mon. Fri. 10am 6pm Sat. 9.30am 4pm gabriela.kriebernegg@gmx.at www.sfinks.at
Volkskundemuseum C 19
March November Wed. Fri. 4pm 8pm, Sat. and Sun. 2pm 6pm Paulustorgasse 11, 8010 Graz Tel. + 43 (0) 316 8304160 museum-joanneum.at/ volkskundemuseum
Luttenberger C 23
Krsistrasse 10, 8010 Graz
For culinary highlights

Mon. Fri. 9.30am 3pm and 5pm 11pm Tel. +43 (0) 316 689910 restaurant@luttenberger.at www.luttenberger.at
Wining and dining
Caf Promenade C 20
Erzherzog-Johann-Allee 1, 8010 Graz
Santa Clara C 24
Coffee-house tradition right next to the Stadtpark

Mon. Sun. 8am 11pm Tel. +43 (0) 316 813840 www.cafepromenade.at
Masters of the Mediterranean

Mon. Fri. 6pm 12 midnight Tel. +43 (0) 316 811822
Starcke Haus C 25
Schlossberg 4, 8010 Graz
Didi Dorner
C 21
Karmeliterplatz 5, 8020 Graz
Enjoy your meal amidst amazing views over Graz

Mon. Sat. 11am 12 midnight Sun. 9am 5pm Tel. +43 (0) 316 834300 office@starcke.at www.restaurant-starcke.at
la carte, anything but usual

Mon. Sat. from 7pm Tel. +43 (0) 699 13018818
Hofkeller C 22
Hofgasse 8, 8010 Graz
Ferls Weinstube C 26
Burggasse 10, 8010 Graz
Italian cuisine, relaxed atmosphere

Mon. Sat. 12 noon 3pm and 6pm 12 midnight, Holidays 6pm 12 midnight Tel. +43 (0) 316 832439 office@hofkeller.at www.hofkeller.at
The speciality wine bar

Mon. Fri. 10am 1am Sat. 10am 4pm Tel. +43 (0) 316 812233 ferl.info-graz.at
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recommended shops
C 01 Ardea Luh C 02 Palo Alto C 03 Vogue-Iohan
C02 C23
Hotspots
C 04 C 05 C 06 C 07 C 07 C 08 C 09 C 10 Burggarten Edegger-Tax bakery Schlossberg Schlossberg funicular railway Dom im Berg Schlossberg elevator aiola upstairs
C07
C25 C10 C06
Other shops
C 11 C 12 C 13 C 14 C 15 C 16 C 17 C 18 Bazaar Mode Illmeier Boutique Alexa Hifi Team Czesany Joma-Fashion Magazzin Mary the Fairy pro mente Sfinks
C09 C08

C 19 Volkskundemuseum
Wining and dining

C 20 C 21 C 22 C 23 C 24 C 25 C 26
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Caf Promenade Didi Dorner Hofkeller Luttenberger Santa Clara Starcke Haus Ferls Weinstube
not on the map
C19
C13
C16
C21
C11 C05 C03 C22
C18 C04 C20
C24 C14
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C15 C26 C01 C12
C17
Market Value
Between Kaiser-Josef-Platz, Stadtpark and St. Leonhard
History books state: A Protestant house of prayer was erected at Kaiser-JosefPlatz in 1824 under the Tolerance Act of the Emperor Joseph, after whom the square was named the former house of prayer is now known as the Heilandskirche. When people ask about the special features of this square today, the answer tends to be a different one: the market without a doubt! Here at the biggest of the 15 farmers markets in Graz, you will find all the good things of the region: wine, runner beans, apples and any amount of pumpkin seed oil of course. Offshoots of the Graz Stadtpark extend to the north-east of the Graz Opera House. The Forum Stadtpark, an arts institution established in the 1960s, is also located in this largest green area of the city. Incidentally: the many busts that line the paths through this city park are a record of a large portion of Styrian cultural history. These prominent companions on a stroll include the composer Robert Stolz, the author Peter Rosegger or the astronomer Johannes Kepler.
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Mumuth
Stadtpark fountain
Hermine Prgger
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Farmers market
Inside
Wunderkammer
Marimekko Concept Store
Gebhart Blazek Forum Stadtpark
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Shops Scandinavian design house a 15 Hermine Prgger D 03 Secret Room a 17 The Garderobe a 04 MuR a 12 Vogue-Iohan C 03 Wining and dining Steirerstubn F 41
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Sternwirt G 20 Rossian D 26 Hotels Hotel Daniel G 22 Pension Rckert G 24 Festivals styriarte steirischer herbst
Interview
www.marimekkograz.at
Susanna ahvonen
design shop proprietor
Design is intelligent solutions to problems. What place is your secret love? The Burggarten and the Orangerie. a gift from Graz for a friend. What will it be? An item of jewellery from Hermine Prgger. What can you never resist when shopping? The Scandinavian Design House in Neutorgasse. Your fashion shopping tip? The Second Hand Outlet Secret Room in Schmiedgasse and the Garderobe in Frauengasse. Where can design be seen at its clearest in Graz? At all the design pioneers in retail, for example at MuR or Vogue-Iohan.
Is there some place youd like to design? I am currently involved in a specific design project for deaconry, this is a day centre for dementia sufferers. What I also regard as design: intelligent solutions that solve problems and return dignity to people. Eating and drinking in Graz? The Rossian sisters at the KaiserJosef Market, the Steirerstubn and the Sternwirt. Your hotel tip? Hotel Daniel, Pension Rckert.
Susanna ahvonen believes in good design with the motto Marimekko makes everyday life more beautiful. Born in Finland, she studied architecture and has lived in Graz for over 20 years. She is the proprietor of the design shop Marimekko Concept Store.
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Shops
Where to find:
D 01
Flora-Salon & Burgflorist Hajek

Glacisstrasse 67 and Burggasse 1, 8010 Graz
The shop window at Hajek already affords insights into the creative world of floristry: every week, a new, magnificent floral arrangement adorns the window displays of the two branches Flora-Salon and Burgflorist. The traditional family business is a successful fourth-generation florist.
Opening hours: Mon. Fri. 7.30am 6pm, Sat. 7.30am 1pm Tel. +43 (0) 316 829133, hajek@florasalon.at, www.florasalon.at
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Shops
Where to find:
D 02
Gebhart Blazek
Leonhardstrasse 12, 8010 Graz
Discover Oriental culture: Gebhart Blazeks world of Berber Arts features hand-woven carpet culture, textiles and choice dcor design. There are also regular exhibitions on the carpet gallerys premises, all focusing on textile and carpet design from the Orient and southern Europe.
Opening hours: Tue. Fri. 11am 6.30 pm, Sat. 10am 1pm Tel. +43 (0) 664 2142241, gblazek@berber-arts.com, www.berber-arts.com
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Where to find:
D 03
Hermine Prgger
Haydngasse 1, 8010 Graz
Hermine Prggers jewellery is art for the body. The aesthetic power of these fine designer pieces unfolds in a symbiosis with the body, reinforcing the individuality of the wearer. The designer creates themed collections with poetic titles: When the Heart Lingers is the name of a colourful ring collection with finely worked pendants.
Opening hours: Tue. Thu. 3pm 6pm, Fri. 10am 6pm, Sat. 10am 1pm hermine@herminepruegger.at, www.herminepruegger.at
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D 04
Inside
This interior design studio stands for exclusive home styling. The elegant showroom features a cross-section of work by renowned designers and furniture-makers. The aim is to create the perfect symbiosis of design, style and home dcor. Incidentally, the shop offers bespoke design from its own joinery.
Opening hours: Mon. Fri. 9am 6.30pm, Sat. 9am 2pm Tel. +43 (0) 316 337700, info@inside-wohnen.at, www.inside-wohnen.at
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Shops
Where to find:
D 05
Josef Lang
Josef Lang Design & Furnishings has offered the broadest range of styles for interior design since 1987 this includes own collections such as cult classics, retro design, pop-art sofas in Andy Warhol style and clever furnishing solutions such as the Universal Shelving System.
Opening hours: Mon. Fri. 9am 6pm, Sat. 9am 12 noon Tel. +43 (0) 316 383 647, design@joseflang.at, www.joseflang.at
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Marimekko Concept Store

Mandellstrasse 1, 8010 Graz
Marimekko is Finnish textile and fashion design and internationally renowned for original prints and smart colour compositions. Marimekko has shot to prominence as an international design star with its distinctive home dcor and top quality fashions. The Finnish designers stay in touch with the latest trends through continuous cooperation with design students and young designers.
Opening hours: Mon. Thu. 9am 6pm, Sat. 9am 2pm Tel. +43 (0) 316 819262, s.ahvonen@marimekkograz.at, www.marimekkograz.at
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Pell Mell
Mandellstrasse 4, 8010 Graz
The Pell Mell story goes back to the early 1960s. Back then trendy jeans and vinyl records were sold at the shop with this same name. Talented Austrian fashion designers turned it into an unusual sales and presentation room for clothing and design creations in 2002. Pell Mell also has its own gallery: this provides domestic and international designers and artists with space for temporary installations.
Opening hours: Fri. 10am 6pm, Sat. 10am 1pm pellmell@zinganel.at, www.pellmell.at
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Udo Gangl
Creations inspired by Asia that fill the gap between furniture and sculpture plus spectacular light objects in breathtaking shapes: this characterises the work of designer and art dealer Udo Gangl. It all began with tables made from solid wood panels from the Philippines, combined with black steel. His studio is not only filled with his own creations, but also with the work of international designers.
Opening hours: Fri. 10am 6 pm, Sat. 10am 1pm mail@udogangl.com. www.udogangl.com
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Wunderkammer
Glacisstrasse 19, 8010 Graz
A Cabinet of Wonder is what I call my shop, because people are so amazed when they step in, is how Hans Gamperl describes his shop. The born collector sells much sought-for but rare treasures: design objects, tin toys, robots, lamps and culty Freitag bags.
Opening hours: Mon. Fri. 2pm 6pm, Tel. +43 (0) 699 11744220 hans@wunderkammer-graz.at, www.wunderkammer-graz.at
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Forum Stadtpark
Stadtpark 1, 8010 Graz
Forum Stadtpark is a place of production and presentation for contemporary art. This house, which is organized as an artists association, stands for an expanded definition of art and for intersectional work in many different areas. Being a laboratory and a platform for numerous scenes of the Austrian and international cultural production is the claim of this house. The Forum Stadtpark hosts about 150 events a year nearly all of them free of charge.
Opening hours: Tue. Fri. 10am 6pm, Sat., Sun. and public holidays 2pm 6pm Tel. +43 (0) 316 827734, forum@mur.at, forum.mur.at
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Mumuth
Lichtenfelsgasse 14, 8010 Graz
Mumuth the House of Music and Music Theatre is the main platform for Graz University of Music and Performing Arts. The building is an interface between the university and society as an experimental forum for contemporary art forms. Mumuth was designed by Ben van Berkels Dutch architectural firm UNStudio.
Tel. +43 (0) 316 389-1334 www.mumuth.at
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www.pellmell.at
Karin Wintscherzinganel
designer
at assembly. I always find something at tag.werk. And: a fine fitted shirt from Monika Sommer on the Grieskai. Is there some place youd like to design? Oh, there are such a lot ... What would really appeal to me would be the Wilder Mann* in the Jakoministrasse. What three places are a must to be seen? Apart from the Kunsthaus you really must visit all the many galleries in Graz, such as < rotor >, the Atelier Jungwirth or Zimmermann Kratochwill. Wheres the best place to enjoy a quick cup of coffee / beer? For my taste, the charmingly old-world caf at Hotel Weitzer is the only typical old Austrian coffee-house left in Graz. Eating and drinking in Graz? Greiner in the Grabenstrasse, but also the small but very fine Mller in the Villefortgasse.
Design is ideas brought into shape. Graz in three words? A small city with all the flair of a great big city. Wheres the best place to relax in Graz? In the guest garden of the Fotter coffee-house in Attemsgasse. a gift from Graz for a friend. What will it be? Pumpkinseed oil and Makava. What can you never resist when shopping? Items from Gebhart Blazek, Laden 21, or from kwirl or in the Wunderkammer. Your fashion shopping tip? I have most fun when I shop
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Shops Gebhart Blazek D 02 Laden 21 a 09 kwirl F 04 Wunderkammer D 09 tag.werk F 08 Sommer.1916 F 07 Wining and dining Fotter D 20 Restaurant Mller D 24 Caf Weitzer F 43 Greiner G 21 Museums and galleries < rotor > F 20 Jungwirth D 12 Zimmermann Kratochwill D 13
*the legendary former restaurant at Jakoministrasse 35; 2010 festival centre during the design month.
Karin Wintscher-zinganel is convinced that Graz is not only a collector of noble titles, but is also ready to live up to them. She founded her own
label Kay Double U in 1999, and she is the co-founder of the Pell Mell fashion collective and organiser of the assembly design festival.
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Wining and dining
atelier Christian Jungwirth D 12

Opernring 12, 8010 Graz
Caf Parkhouse D 16
Stadtpark 2, 8010 Graz
Photography people fashion

Tel. +43 (0) 316 815505 www.christianjungwirth.com
Its name reflects its programme: in the green centre of the city
Mon. Sun. 10am 2pm Tel. +43 (0) 316 827434 office@parkhouse.at www.parkhouse.at
Galerie zimmermann Kratochwill D 13

Opernring 7, 8010 Graz Mon. Fri. 10am 6pm Saturdays upon request Tel. +43 (0) 316 823754-0 office@zimmermann-kratochwill.com www.zimmermann-kratochwill.com
Caf ritter D 17
Rittergasse 2, 8010 Graz
Cafeteria near the university

Mon. Sat. 7.30am 12 midnight, Sun. 8.30am 12 midnight Tel. +43 (0) 316 325777 cafe-ritter@inode.at
Knstlerhaus Graz D 14
Burgring 2, 8010 Graz Tel. +43 (0) 316 827391 museum-joanneum.at/ kuenstlerhaus
Eckhaus D 18
Rechbauerstrasse 15, 8010 Graz
Feel at home with fine food and drink

Mon. Fri. 9am 2am Sat., Sun. and public holidays 6pm 2am Tel. +43 (0) 664 4602934 eckhaus@eckhaus.at www.eckhaus.at
Literaturhaus
D 15
Elisabethstrasse 30, 8010 Graz Tel. +43 (0) 316 3808360 literaturhaus-graz.at
Eschenlaube D 19
Glacisstrasse 63, 8010 Graz
Art, culinary art and concerts

Mon. Sun. 11.30am 1am Sun. and public holidays 5pm 1am Tel. +43 (0) 316 810457 info@eschenlaube.at www.eschenlaube.at
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Fotter D 20
Attemsgasse 6, 8010 Graz
Lokal Mller D 24
Villefortgasse 3, 8010 Graz
Coffee & cake as it used to be

Mon. Fri. 7.30am 7pm Sat. 7.30am 2pm breakfast Mon. Fri. 7.30am 12pm Tel. +43 (0) 316 322146
Snacks and tasty meals

Tue. Sat. from 6pm Tel. +43 (0) 316 339647 lokalmueller@chello.at www.lokalmueller.at
Kombse D 21
Erzherzog-Johann-Allee 2, 8010 Graz
Opern-Pavillon D 25
Cheers and bon appetit with the most weirdly wonderful cooking collective in town
Wed. Sat. 10pm 4am Tel. +43 (0) 676 3095205 tschuxn.kombuese@hotmail.com www.cooksofgrind.org
Graz coffee tradition at the heart of the city

Mon. Sat. 8.30am 12 midnight Sun. 4pm 11pm
rossian D 26
Kaiser Josef Platz 6 8, 8010 Graz
kunst.wirt.schaft D 22
Elisabethstrasse 14, 8010 Graz
Fresh food at the market stand

Mo. Fr. 7am 10pm T +43 (0) 0680 3131494
Jewellery & photographic exhibitions; catering on request

Wed. Fri. 2pm 8pm and by appointment Tel. +43 (0) 316 325225 kunst.wirt.schaft@utanet.at www.kunstwirtschaft.at
Schnabelweide D 27
Kaiser-Josef-Platz, stands 19 21, 8010 Graz
An insiders tip for the connoisseur

Mon. Fri. 7am 2pm and 5pm 8pm, Sat. 7am 2pm Tel. +43 (0) 316 845961
Lila Eule D 23
Urban nightlife opposite the Opera

lilaeule@gmx.at www.facebook.com/lilaeulegraz
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Thered Track
Round and about Jakominiplatz
A bright red running track in the middle of the city is symbolic for a district that is thrusting ahead. Enormous publicity greeted this public space intervention in 2010 - and not only in Graz. The running track idea was immediately hot news in numerous design and architecture blogs worldwide. The Jakomini district and above all the urban triangle that is marked out so strikingly by this track is the focus of an ambitious City of Graz project: the entire area is to be converted piece-by-piece into an irresistibly attractive address for the thriving creative industry based in Graz. The idea is pulsing with life: some 30 new creative industry companies have already moved in. Ready, steady, GO! is the name that has been given to the 750-metre-long red running track around Jakoministrasse, Grazbachgasse and Klosterwiesgasse. It also serves as a programme for the entire district: a starting signal for design and creativity!
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SunsetStar
Jakoministrasse
White Elephant
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Frida & freD Childrens Museum architects: Fasch & Fuchs
Gaisrucker
look! design
Stadthalle
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Hotspots The Island in the Mur B 07 Festivals steirischer herbst
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*The original design souvenir (tea light/letter rack) with images of Graz, see page 194.
Interview
www.walkingchair.com
Fidel Peugeot
designer
Is there some place youd like to design? I would like to re-structure the public squares as places where people can meet both privately and professionally. Your hotel tip? Sorry, I spend the night virtually everywhere in private accommodation or under the bridges The best place in Graz for tasty rustic snacks: your tip? I love the hot sausage kiosks in Graz. Out and about with friends where would you go? To the steirischer herbst festival it is always worth a trip, alone or with friends.
Design is design follows content. Graz in three words? Graz, really great! What place is your secret love? The River Mur and the Island in the Mur. Where can design be seen at its clearest in Graz? When you Google design graz you get the following advertising-free results: www. graz-cityofdesign.at, www. designmonat.at, www.fhjoanneum.at, and graz.designsouvenir.at. a gift from Graz for a friend. What will it be? The GRAZ DESIGN THING*. This souvenir can now be had virtually everywhere.
Fidel Peugeot works on inventions & solutions for the future. In 2003, the Swiss-born designer founded the studio & product label www.walkingchair.com with Karl Emilio Pircher in Vienna.
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augenpause
Jakoministrasse 18, 8010 Graz
Hidden in a picturesque courtyard behind the Jakoministrasse, Galerie Augenpause offers snappy graphics, photos and typography designs printed on canvas. Besides, you can have your photos printed professionally either on canvas or as large format prints. The extraordinary thing about this gallery though, is that it is tailored to the blind. At the push of a button, specific hardware and software solutions allow the images to speak.
Opening hours: Tue. Fri. 3pm 7pm Tel. +43 (0) 316 676538, www.augenpause.at
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Gaisrucker
Kastellfeldgasse 24, 8010 Graz
Gaisrucker Furnishings plans complete furnishing solutions modern design coupled with perfect quality is our top priority. Harmonious colour concepts are transformed into reality by a highly qualified painting and decorating company. National and international design furniture and individual tailoring at our adjoining cabinet makers workshop fulfil the highest demands on todays interior design.
Opening hours: Mon. Fri. 8am 12 noon and 1pm 5pm Tel. +43 (0) 316 888286, office@gaisrucker.at, www.gaisrucker.at
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Grill Mbel
Herrgottwiesgasse 117, 8010 Graz
Grill Furnishings offers exclusive pieces from international furniture producers plus choice lighting objects. Own cabinet making, metal working and upholstery workshops also produce furniture to the highest quality standards. Grill is a great partner for implementing your own interior furnishing solutions. Grill will work together with you whether you want to create a single item, or a major interior solution. This is how a simple room becomes a source of well-being and inspiration.
Opening hours: Mon. Fri. 7.15am 3.45pm and by appointment Tel. +43 (0) 316 27122319, office@grill.at, www.grill-moebel.at
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look! design
Jakoministrasse 17, 8010 Graz
look! design is both a design workshop and a communication centre. This small but brilliant studio offers a potpourri of snappy ideas partly self-manufactured, partly by other designers. For example, their program includes products inspired by Styrian runner-beans. This beans striking pattern has been reproduced on T-shirts, bags, jewellery and many other items.
Opening hours: Mon. Fri. 10am 4pm and by appointment Tel. +43 (0) 316 834701, office@look-design.at, www.look-design.at
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Medwed Dessous
Reitschulgasse 10, 8010 Graz
Erika Medweds lingerie is sensually luxurious. Finest cloth in which women feel both beautiful and alluring, but also strong and free and this in all sizes. This is the attitude the designer brings to fashion. Stylish advice and an ordering service complete the Erika Medwed lingerie range.
Opening hours: Mon. Fri. 9.30am 6pm, Sat. 10am 5pm Tel. +43 (0) 316 817824, office@medwed-dessous.at, www.medwed-dessous.at
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SunsetStar
Lifestyle is the sense of freedom and SunsetStar represents this freedom with its mix of retro-style and vintage labels. This bold shop is constantly listening in to the shrill noises of the underground and combining what it hears with the latest trends. But never forgetting its own roots.
Opening hours: Mon. Fri. 10am 6pm, Sat. 10am 5pm Tel. +43 (0) 316 815945 , info@sunsetstar.com, www.sunsetstar.com
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Ladenstein
C.-v.-Htzendorfstrasse 63, 8010 Graz
Holistic, individual room design for the sense of living, emotion and experience this is the idea behind Ladenstein. A host of innovations such as the first free-floating fold-out bed in the world have turned Ladenstein from an organically grown family firm into a first class furnishings provider. Ladenstein has also made a name for itself since the 1990s as a builder of exclusive yachts.
Opening hours: Mon. Fri 9am 6pm, Sat. 10am 1pm Tel. +43 (0) 316 831183, info@ladenstein.at, www.ladenstein.at
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augarten
Between Grazbachgasse and Schnaugrtel
On the left bank of the Mur River between Grazbachgasse and Schnaugrtel, lies the Augarten Park. Besides the Schlossberg and the Stadtpark, this park is one of Grazs major recreation grounds. It was once established by the city fathers back in 1868. Further attractions are the outdoor swimming pool, which was built in 1914, the childrens playground and the beautiful old shady trees, which are much-loved by the public, especially in summer.
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Stadthalle
Messeplatz 1, 8010 Graz
Beneath its support-free roof construction, the Graz Stadthalle unfolds a spatial concept of supreme architectural finesse, providing an optimum venue for concerts, sport events, TV shows, congresses, galas, exhibitions, product presentations and other manifold events. Planned by Styrian architect Klaus Kada, the Stadthalle was one of the most modern event halls of its time when it was opened in 2002.
Tel. +43 (0) 316 8088, office@mcg.at, www.mcg.at
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www.volkerpflueger.com
Volker Pflger
design consultant
and the arts scene of course and thus between Griesplatz and Lendplatz in Graz. a gift from Graz for a friend. What will it be? A Styrian wine, a bottle of pumpkin seed oil or one of those snow globes with the Clock Tower in it. Simply the classics. Your fashion shopping tip? Taiga or Pell Mell. Is there some place youd like to design? Something hidden away up on the Schlossberg perhaps, where you have to go through all the old tunnels and come out somewhere fully unexpected. And then the Louis Armstrong song We Have All The Time In The World is playing in some shady caf garden or other ... Wheres the best place to enjoy a quick cup of coffee? In Caf Ritter. Eating and drinking in Graz? Ginko in Grazbachgasse.
Design is the attempt to find a coherent and creative solution for a real task. Graz in three words? First sit down. What place is your secret love? The Augarten and the path out of town along the River Mur. What is typical of Graz? Graz is pleasantly unpretentious. Graz is not a slave to its history, it does not have a reputation to lose and it provides a certain amount of free space for the unconventional. These are things I liked about Graz even as a child. Where can design be seen at its clearest in Graz? Probably where it is being taught: at the FH Joanneum. And also in popular culture
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Shops Taiga F 09 Pell Mell D 07 Hotspots Augarten E 08 Wining and dining Caf Ritter D 17 Ginko E 16
Volker Pflger is a graduate of FH Joanneum (Industrial Design) and a co-founder of the assembly
design festival. He has lived in Amsterdam since 2006 and works as a design consultant.
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Shops
Moda Lisa E 10
The Museum of Perception E 14

Friedrichgasse 41, 8010 Graz Daily except Tuesdays, 2pm 6pm Tel. +43 (0) 316 8115990 www.muwa.at
Shopping with sewing service and sewing course

Mon. Fri. 10am 6pm Sat. 10am 1pm Tel. +43 (0) 316 820054 office@modalisa.at www.modalisa.at
Wining and dining
g.e.l.b. E 11
Klosterwiesgasse 3, 8010 Graz
Caf Stockwerk E 15
Jakominiplatz 18, 8010 Graz
A potpourri of fashion and trends

Mon. Fri. 10am 1pm and 4pm 6pm, Sat. 11am 2pm Tel. +43 (0) 316 810993
Jazz club at Jakominiplatz

Mon. Sat. 4pm 1am Sun. 4pm 12 midnight Tel. +43 (0) 316 821433 stockwerkjazz@chello.at stockwerkjazz.mur.at
ESC Labor E 12
Jakoministrasse 16, 8010 Graz Tue. Sat. 2pm 7pm and by appointment Tel. +43 (0) 316 836000 esc@mur.at www.mur.at
Ginko E 16
Grazbachgasse 33, 8010 Graz
The insider tip for vegans, vegetarians and allergy sufferers

Mon. Fri. 11.30am 9pm Sat. 11.30am 7pm Tel. +43 (0) 316 815625 restaurant-ginko.at
Frida & freD Graz Childrens Museum E 13

Friedrichgasse 34, 8010 Graz Tel. +43 (0) 316 8727700 www.fridaundfred.at
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LoVin E 17
Mnzgrabenstrasse 36, 8010 Graz
Restaurant & vinotheque

Mon. Fri. 11am 12 midnight Tel. +43 (0) 316 91921410 www.lovin.at
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Magnolia E 18
Schnaugasse 53, 8010 Graz
The art of dining at the Augartenhotel

Mon. Fri. 11am 12 midnight Tel. +43 (0) 316 823835 www.augartenhotel.at
ristorante Corti E 19
Mnzgrabenstrasse 17, 8010 Graz
Italian specialities
Mon. Sat. 12 noon 3pm (kitchen open until 2pm) and 5.30pm 12 midnight (kitchen open until 11pm) Tel. +43 (0) 316 817080 info@ristorantecorti.at www.ristorantecorti.at
Hotels
augartenhotel E 20
Schnaugasse 53 8010 Graz Tel +43 (0) 316 20 800 Fax +43 80) 316 20 800 80 www.augartenhotel.at
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E 12 ESC Labor E 13 FRida & freD Graz Childrens Museum E 14 The Museum of Perception
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Interview
www.yes-architecture.com
Marion Wicher
architect Design is an expression of zest for life. Graz in three words? Unique, refreshing, self-improvising. What is the first thing you show a visitor in Graz? When the weather is good: Graz from a birds-eye view from the Starcke Haus on the Schlossberg. Wheres the best place to relax in Graz? In the Burggarten, in the Mariahilferkirche gardens or in the Franziskanerkirche cloisters. What can you never resist when shopping? Marlies Dekkers lingerie, only from Erika Medwed in Reitschulgasse. Your fashion shopping tip? tag.werk and Palo Alto.
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What three places are a must to be seen? The Museum of Awareness, the Sculpture Park and the Lendplatz. What is typical of Graz? Sundays and bad weather are only a good combination if you love melancholy moods. Graz could then become your absolute hotspot. Wheres the best place to enjoy a quick cup of coffee / beer? The Franziskanerkeller for the beer and the Caf Kaiserfeld for the coffee. Eating and drinking in Graz? Afternoons: Macello on Lendplatz, Dainadoo on Entenplatz. Special tip: the Klein Klein menu at Luttenberger, but please note: it is by appointment only! A snack: Brtchenparadies in Kaiserfeldgasse. Out and about with friends where would you go? Postgarage or Reinerhof.
recommendations
Shops Erika Medwed E 05 tag.werk F 08 Palo Alto C 02 Hotspots The Schlossberg C 06 Burggarten C 04 Mariahilferkirche F 12 Franziskanerkirche B 05 Wining and dining Muckis Franziskanerkeller B 17 Caf Kaiserfeld a 37 Macello F 33 Dainadoo F 27 Luttenberger C 23 Brtchenparadies a 36 Postgarage F 36 Reinerhof B 16 Starcke Haus C 25
Marion Wicher is an architect who always has her eyes open when she is out and about (which is not the same thing as saying she always sees everything, or that she even wants to see
everything ). She studied architecture in Graz and now operates yes architecture with firms in Graz, Munich and New York; she was the winner of the Best Architects Award in 2009.
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Power House
Between Griesplatz and Lendplatz
There is scarcely any other quarter where the creative energy of the city is so immediately apparent as at Lendplatz. Innovative design studios, unconventional shops, the coolest hairstylists and a host of bars and cafs have moved in over the past few years. They even have their own festival here the Lendwirbel. In 2012, the designmonth festival, a collaboration with the Citypark mall, took place in the area around Griesplatz. There is a good reason why this area has acquired a completely new identity - the building of the Kunsthaus in 2003. The idea back then of bundling creative forces spatially has really taken off here. The Kunsthaus by Peter Cook and Colin Fournier is today not only one of the most spectacular buildings in all of Graz, it is also the central focus for art and design. The Kunsthaus and its adjacent buildings are home to the House of Architecture, the magazine Camera Austria and the designforum Steiermark.
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Interview
www.andy-wolf.at
Katharina Plattner
eye fashions designer Design is sophisticated and attractive solutions for everyday items. Graz in three words? Charming, personal, a sleeping beauty. Wheres the best place to relax in Graz? In the Stadtpark or the Hilmteich. a gift from Graz for a friend. What will it be? Something to eat or drink: Styrian wine, chocolate, Vulcano ham and pumpkin seed oil. What can you never resist when shopping? Going to kwirl. Out and about with friends where would you go? Kombse, Postgarage. Your fashion shopping tip? Offline Retail at Caritas.
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Is there some place youd like to design? The Sdtiroler Platz. It is a great city square that could do with a little something in terms of design. Where can design be seen at its clearest in Graz? In the architecture of this city. Wheres the best place to enjoy a quick cup of coffee? Tribeka, Parkhouse. Eating and drinking in Graz? Speisesaal, Der Steirer, blendend. The best place in Graz for tasty rustic snacks: your tip? Brains with egg at the Mohrenwirt or Frhbar Beate in the early hours after 2am
Katharina Plattner is proud to be from Graz. She joined the Andy Wolf Eyewear business in 2008. Since then she has been commuting untiringly between the companys base in Hartberg, Graz and international metropolises.
recommendations
Shops kwirl F 04 Offline Retail F 06 Hotspots Hilmteich G 08
Wining and dining Kombse D 21 Postgarage F 36 Tribeka F 39 Parkhouse D 16 blendend F 24 Der Steirer F 28 Speisesaal F 38 Mohrenwirt F 34 Frhbar Beate F 30
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Fluid Forms
Josefigasse 1, 8020 Graz
Create your own designer product! With just a few mouse-clicks, you can create your own individual design for jewellery, accessories or watches on the Fluid Forms website. The unique object is then created to your specifications with computer-aided processes, e.g. 3D printing, and fine craftsmanship.
Tel. +43 (0) 316 890203, info@fluid-forms.com, www.fluid-forms.com
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HErzlich Jugend am Werk

Mariahilferplatz 3, 8020 Graz
We offer elegant designer chairs, individual handicraft, quaint little gifts and a lot more at our Jugend am Werk HERZlich store on Mariahilferplatz. Young unemployed people manufacture these HERZlich items in production training centres. The Graz designer duo resanita designed the holistic store concept.
Opening hours: Tue. Fri. 9.30am 1pm and 2pm 6.30pm, Sat. 10am 4pm Tel. +43 (0) 50 7900 7900, herzlich@jaw.or.at, www.jaw.or.at
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Kunsthaus Graz Shop

Lendkai 1, 8020 Graz
The Kunsthaus Graz Shop offers specialist publications on all the current exhibitions and books on contemporary art, photography, fashion, product and graphic design plus a special section on contemporary architecture with a focus on Graz and Austria.
Opening hours: Tue. Sun. 10am 6pm Tel. +43 (0) 316 80179200, shop@kunsthausgraz.at www.museum-joanneum.at
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kwirl
Mariahilferstrasse 11 , 8020 Graz
kwirl is a platform for sustainable design. The shop offers a wide range of gifts and souvenirs and also provides exhibition space for young designers. The idea behind kwirl is the conviction that good design has a very important role in the development of social, economic, ecological, technological and cultural processes.
Opening hours: Mon. Fri. 10am 6pm, Sat. 10am 1pm Tel. +43 (0) 699 108 14 882, info@kwirl.at, www.kwirl.at
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ligne roset
Lazarettgasse 39 41, 8010 Graz
ligne roset presents all the latest French living trends with a superbly colourful and varied collection of furnishings, lighting solutions, carpets, textiles and other interior dcor items. ligne roset designs create a world in which it is great to live a joy for both the eye and the soul.
Opening hours: Mon. Fri. 9am 6pm, Sat. 9am 4pm Tel. +43 (0) 316 724052, info@ligne-roset-graz.at, www.ligne-roset-graz.at
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Offline retail Caritas

Mariahilferstrasse 19, 8020 Graz
Second-hand with a social background: Offline Retail provides employment for people with substance abuse problems. Fashion and accessories are brought back into the best of shape by the people involved in this project with ironing, laundering and repairs.
Opening hours: Mon. Fri. 11am 6pm, Sat. 11am 2pm Tel. +43 (0) 676 88015446, www.projekt-offline.org
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F 07
Sommer.1916
Grieskai 42, 8020 Graz
To acquire a personal style means to dress according to ones character. Monika Sommers fine material manufacture offers a service that has been passed from one generation to the next up to the present day: the art of making individually tailored, first-class quality shirts.
Opening hours: Mon. Thu. 9am 5pm, Fri. 9am 3pm Tel. +43 (0) 316 712191m monika.sommer@sir-hemden.at www.sir-hemden.at
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F 08
tag.werk
Young people and adults without a job or training come to tag.werk to gain a new perspective for their life. People between 15 and 25 become designers: in this Caritas project, they make bags and fashion out of recycling material such as advertising banners and tarpaulin. Every bag is unique. Individually designed models are available on request.
Opening hours: Mon. Fri. 10am 6pm, Sat. 10am 1pm tag.werk@caritas-steiermark.at, www.tagwerk.at
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F 09
Taiga
Sdtirolerplatz 12, 8020 Graz
Welcome to the Graz Taiga! Taiga is more than a fashion business. And more than a bar. It is a choice mix of designer fashions from Freitag to no-l-ita plus the finest liquids such as Franco Caff from Oderzo or the delightful Makava ice tea. You can also now have your hair styled at the Graz Taiga since spring 2011.
Opening hours: Mon. Fri. 10am 5pm, Sat. 10am 3pm office@taiga.cc, www.taiga.cc
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zerum Lifestyle
zerum is the young and fair lifestyle label. The medium the zerum designers work with is first and foremost the T-shirt made from biologically cultivated fair trade cotton. Artists provide the designs and the cut was developed exclusively for zerum. Each edition is limited to one hundred per design, and the team zerum brand also produces unlimited standards.
Opening hours: Mon. Fri. 10.30am 6pm, Sat. 10.30am 5pm Tel. +43 (0) 316 890151, office@zerum.at, www.zerum.at
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designforum Steiermark
The designforum Steiermark in the Kunsthaus Graz offers designers a modern presentation and exhibition space in the centre of the city. This urban dialogue, competence and mediation centre communicates every facet of design in the most varied forms. A focal task in all of this is to stimulate public awareness for the quality and value of design.
Opening hours: Tue. Sun. 10am 6pm Tel. +43 (0) 316 80179200, shop@kunsthausgraz.at, www.museum-joanneum.at
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F 12
Mariahilferkirche, Minoritenkloster
A small entrance next to the Mariahilferkirche church takes you to the very attractive inner courtyard of the Minoritenkloster a relaxing refuge in the centre of the Lendviertel. The Arts Centre is housed in the Minoriten monastery interior. The adjacent Minoriten halls are now very important performance venues for concerts, literature events and the graphic arts.
Cultural Centre of the Minorites Tel. +43 (0) 316 71 11 33, office@kultum.at, www.kultum.at
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Wining and dining Tribeka F 39 Eckhaus D 18 Speisesaal F 38 Hotspots Kunsthaus F 17
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Interview
www.luffup.com
Tomislav Bobinec
designer
Design is my life. Graz in three words? Life, life, life. What place is your secret love? The Sporgasse from top to bottom. What is the first thing you show a visitor in Graz? The Kaiser-Josef-Market. What is typical of Graz? The people of Graz. Is there some place youd like to design? The Hauptplatz. What three places are a must to be seen? Kaiser-Josef-Markt, Sporgasse, Kunsthaus.
Wheres the best place to enjoy a quick cup of coffee? Countless places but most likely at Tribeka. Eating and drinking in Graz? Speisesaal. The best place in Graz for tasty rustic snacks: your tip? Theres nothing rustic about me Out and about with friends where would you go? Eckhaus.
Tomislav Bobinec is a passionate graphic designer, he heads luffup Bro for communication design as Managing Director / Creative Director.
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Crocs Flagship Store Graz F 13

Annenstrasse 17, 8020 Graz
Kunsthaus Graz F 17
Lendkai 1, 8020 Graz Tue. Son. 10am 6pm Tel. +43 (0) 316 80179200 shop@kunsthausgraz.at www.museum-joanneum.at
Colourful footwear on 270 m floor space

Mon. Fri. 9am 6pm Sat. 9am 5pm Tel. +43 (0) 316 950043 graz@crocs.co.at the-original.at/stores/graz
Diocesan Museum Graz F 18

Mariahilferplatz 3, 8020 Graz Opening hours vary T +43 (0) 316 713994 dioezesanmuseum.at
Dieter Paul Design F 14

Intelligent interiors
Tel. +43 (0) 676 9626632 design@dipaul.com www.dipaul.com
Haus der architektur

Mariahilferstrasse 2, 8010 Graz Tue. Son. 10am 6pm Tel. +43 (0) 316 3235000 hda-graz.at
F 19
Gerhard Schranzer F 15
Life and Design

Mon. Fri. 9am 12 noon and 2pm 6pm, Sat. 9am 12 noon Tel. +43 (0) 316 776491 www.schranzer.at
< rotor > Foundation for Contemporary art F 20

Volksgartenstrasse 6a, 8020 Graz Mon. Fri. 10am 6pm Tel. +43 (0) 316 688306
Josef Poglitsch F 16
Das Voyeur Gallery F 21

Lendplatz 40, 8020 Graz www.dasvoyeur.com
Interior furnishings
Mon. Fri. 9.30 am 12.30 pm and 2.30 pm 6 pm, Sat. 9.30 am 12 noon Tel. +43 (0) 316 776288 poglitschwohndesign@aon.at
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Wining and dining
Babenbergerhof F 22
Babenbergerstrasse 39, 8020 Graz
Coffee & Kitchen F 26

Metahofgasse 30, 8020 Graz
A Styrian inn offering jazz, blues and folk music

Mon. Sun. 7am 1am Tel. +43 (0) 316 711318
Wine and dine in comfort

Mon. Fri. 7am 7.30pm Tel. +43 (0) 316 766200 hello@coffeeandkitchen.at www.coffeeandkitchen.at
Baltimore F 23
Dainadoo F 27
Entenplatz 1a, 8020 Graz
Have a drink to the sound of blues and rock

Mon. Thu. 11am 2am Fri. and Sat. 11am 4am Sun. 11am 12 midnight Tel. +43 (0) 316 760968 baltimore@aon.at
Sri-Lanka Tamil specialities

Mon. Fri. 10am 12 midnight Sat. 11am 12 midnight Tel. +43 (0) 699 81622928 sri@dainadoo.at www.dainadoo.at
blendend F 24
Der Steirer F 28
Belgiergasse 1, 8020 Graz
Fashion, art & kitsch food on request

Mon. Fri. 12 noon 3pm Thu. Sat. 7pm 11.30pm Tel. +43 (0) 660 4714753 laden@blendend.at www.blendend.at
Eat Styrian, drink Styrian

Mon. Sun. 11am 12 midnight Tel. +43 (0) 316 703654 office@der-steirer.at www.der-steirer.at
Die Scherbe F 29
Stockergasse 2, 8020 Graz
Centraal F 25
An absolute must in Graz

Mon. Sat. 10am 1am Sun. 10am 12 midnight Tel. +43 (0) 316 760654 www.scherbe.com
Enjoy the relaxed atmosphere

Wed. Sat. 8am 2am Sun. Tue. 8am 12 noon Tel. +43 (0) 664 88468700 office@centraal.at www.centraal.at
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Wining and dining
Beates Early Diner F 30

Griesgasse 34, 8020 Graz
Late night hot dog stand F 35

Lendplatz, 8020 Graz
Schnitzel through into the small hours

Mon. Sun. night
Enjoy hot dogs, Frankfurter and Krainer sausages in the small hours
iKU F 31
Postgarage F 36
Dreihackengasse 42, 8020 Graz
Restaurant / bar in the Kunsthaus; regular dance evenings

Tue. Sun. from 9am Tel. +43 (0) 316 80179292 iku@iku-graz.at, www.iku-graz.at
Clubbing, scene, nightlife

Tel. +43 (0) 316 722937 www.postgarage.at
Khrua Thai
Thai cuisine
Siam Thai Snack Bar F 37

F 32
Keplerstrasse 102, 8020 Graz
Grieskai 19 21, 8020 Graz
Thai take-away in Graz

Mon. Fri. 11am 8pm Tel. +43 (0) 664 9821822
Tue. Sun. 11am 2.30pm and 5:30pm 9.30pm Tel. +43 (0) 316 710711
Speisesaal F 38
Grieskai 4-8, 8020 Graz
Macello F 33
Lendplatz Stand, 8020 Graz
Cuisine in the most modern interpretation

Mon. Sun. 5pm 1am Tel. +43 (0) 316 706683 www.speisesaal.at
The enjoy life stand on Lendplatz

Tel. +43 (0) 664 3411574
Mohrenwirt F 34
Rustic delicacies since 1586

Mon. Fri. 3pm 8pm Tel. +43 (0) 316 712008
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Tribeka F 39
Grieskai 2, 8020 Graz
Hotel Wiesler F 42
Grieskai 4-8 8020 Graz Tel. +43 (0) 316 7066-0 info@hotelwiesler.com www.hotelwiesler.com
Simply good coffee.

Mon. Fri. 7am 8pm Sat. 8am 8pm Sun. 9am 8pm Tel. +43 (0) 316 723469 office@tribeka.at www.tribeka.at
Hotel Weitzer F 43
F 40
zur alten Press

Griesgasse 8, 8020 Graz
Grieskai 12-16 8020 Graz Tel. +43 (0) 316 703400 hotel@weitzer.com www.hotelweitzer.com
Rustic tavern, Styrian home-made food

Mon. Fri. 10am 12 midnight Sat. 10am 3pm Tel. +43 (0) 316 719770 skrobanek@zuraltenpress.at www.zuraltenpress.at
zur Steirerstubn F 41
Lendplatz 8, 8020 Graz
Styrian home cooking

Mon. Sat. 6am 12 midnight Sun. public holidays 7am 12 midnight Tel. +43 (0) 316 716855 office@pension-graz.at www.pension-graz.at
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recommended shops
F 01 F 02 F 03 F 04 F 05 F 06 F 07 F 08 F 09 F 10 Fluid Forms HERZlich Kunsthaus Shop kwirl ligne roset Offline Retail Sommer.1916 tag.werk Taiga zerum Lifestyle
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F 11 designforum Steiermark F 12 Mariahilferkirche
F20
Other shops
F 13 Crocs Flagship Store Graz F 14 Dieter Paul Design F 15 Gerhard Gnther Schranzer F 16 Josef Poglitsch
F13

Kunsthaus Graz Diocesan Museum Haus der Architektur < rotor > Foundation for Contemporary Art F 21 Das Voyeur Gallery F 17 F 18 F 19 F 20
F05
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F01 F06 F16 F15 F18 F12 F02 F04 F19 F09
F10 F08 F14
F17 F03
F11
F07
Wining and dining

F 22 F 23 F 24 F 25 F 26 F 27 F 28 F 29 F 30 F 30 F 31 F 32 F 33 F 34 F 35 F 36 F 37 F 38 F 39 F 40 F 41 Babenberger Hof Baltimore blendend Centraal Coffee & Kitchen Dainadoo Der Steirer Die Scherbe Frhbar Beate Beates Early Diner iKU Khrua Thai Macello Mohrenwirt Late night hot dog stand Postgarage Siam Thai Snak Bar Speisesaal Tribeka Zur Alten Press Zur Steirerstubn
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F37 F22
F26
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F 42 Hotel Wiesler F 43 Hotel Weitzer
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F43 F28 F30
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Interview
www.ipu.at
Heimo Lercher
communications consultant Design is shaping things on a humanly adequate basis, in a way that triggers emotions. What place is your secret love? The Burgtaverne at Gsting Castle ruins. What is typical of Graz? The conviction that it is great to come in second and to have a portion of courage. What is the first thing you show a visitor in Graz? The Lift in the (Schloss-)Berg. Wheres the best place to relax in Graz? On the way to St. Johann and Paul or in the Schlosspark Eggenberg. What can you never resist when shopping? The Moser bookshop, Klammerth.
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Your fashion shopping tip? Lena Hoschek and Kastner & hler. Where can design be seen at its clearest in Graz? MP09, aiola upstairs, the new Joanneum area. What three places are a must to be seen? Kunsthaus, Kaiser-Josef-Markt, the Kastner & hler roof terrace. Wheres the best place to enjoy a quick cup of coffee? Maria Magdalena, Opern-Pavillon. Eating and drinking in Graz? aiola city, Die Scherbe. The best place in Graz for tasty rustic snacks: your tip? The Landhaus-Keller, the Kreuzwirt. Your hotel tip? Augartenhotel, Hotel Daniel.
recommendations
Shops Bookshop Moser a 11 Klammerth a 08 Lena Hoschek a 10 Kastner & hler B 03 Hotspots aiola upstairs C 10 MP09 G 19 Wining and dining Maria Magdalena a 42 Opern-Pavillon D 25 aiola city a 35 Die Scherbe F 29 Landhaus-Keller a 40 Gasthaus Kreuzwirt G 18 Hotels Augartenhotel E 20 Hotel Daniel G 22
Heimo Lercher is an ideas industrialist constantly on the lookout for improvements and renewal. He works as creative director
and communications consultant for the agency I-Punkt and lectures at the FH Joanneum University of Applied Sciences and at CAMPUS 02.
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added Value
From the centre to the outskirts of Graz
If you want to find out about all this city has to offer outside the centre, there are plenty of ways to do it: by tram, bus or bicycle, for example. Graz is a cyclists city with an excellent cycle path network. Theres no quicker and cleaner way to get around town, even out to the suburbs, where there is also much to discover. Historic buildings like Schloss Eggenberg with its superb park setting, or fine modern architecture, such as the dramatic headquarters of a Graz-based opticians. The romantic Hilmteich in Mariatrost is ideal for a walk, and for people who need a bigger scope there are many kilometres of hiking and mountain bike tracks at Plabutsch the highest point in the City with fantastic views.
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Eggenberg Park and Gardens
Bene
austrian Sculpture Park
MP09
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Hotel Daniel
Lederleitner
auster
Karim rashid in the Helmut-List-Halle
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Interview
www.xsitevision.com
Klaus Kempenaars
designer
Design is authenticity of form that is functional. Graz in three words? Graz rocks you! What place is your secret love? The Schlossberg lift. a gift from Graz for a friend. What will it be? The Grazfleck*. What is typical of Graz? The contrasts between old and new (young), modern and conservative: the counterpoint. Where can design be seen at its clearest in Graz? In the area around the Kunsthaus. What three places are a must to be seen? The Kunsthaus, the Joanneum area and the Landhaus.
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What can you never resist when shopping? Fluid Forms. Is there some place youd like to design? Andreas-Hofer-Platz. Wheres the best place to enjoy a quick cup of coffee? Frankowitsch.
Klaus Kempenaars is a Dutchman who has been around in the world and with Styrian link: He is a graduate of the Kunstgewerbeschule (art school) in Graz and worked as a designer with the Graz design pioneer Karl Neubacher and with Humanic. Today, he collaborates with xSITE Cross Cultural Visual Communication in New York.
*A garment in top quality loden, in an extravagant design, see page 97.
recommendations
Shops Fluid Forms F 01 Wining and dining Frankowitsch a 39 Hotspots The Schlossberg lift C 09 Kunsthaus F 17 Joanneum district a 32 Landhaus a 19
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G 01
Bene
Grabenstrasse 23, 8010 Graz
The Austrian design company Bene creates modern office landscapes which are stimulating, varied, multi-facetted. Bene offers diversified and individual design possibilities for all areas of the office habitat. Quality and functionality combined with modern design and innovative technology.
Opening hours: Mon. Thu. 8am 5pm, Fri. 8am 3.30pm Tel. +43 (0) 316 82127, office@bene.com, www.bene.com
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G 02
XaL Xenon architectural Lighting

Liebenauer Tangente 2, 8041 Graz
Lighting solutions of unusually high quality are offered here by XAL, the company that has produced lighting systems for offices, hotels and domestic interiors since 1989. First class production coupled with sophisticated logistics create a light that outshines all others in design and technology. The headquarters are in Graz the branches are all around the world.
Opening hours: Mon. Thu. 7.30am 6pm, Fri. 7.30am 3pm Tel. +43 (0) 316 3170, showroom@xal.com, www.xal.com
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G 03
Lederleitner
Hilmteichstrasse 70, 8010 Graz
The romantic lakeside Hilmteichschlssl is the perfect atmosphere for presenting garden furnishings, planting solutions, garden ponds and other design elements to warm the heart of any garden lover. Lederleitner conjures a green area into every habitat and living space even in the middle of town!
Opening hours: Mon. Fri. 9.30am 7pm, Sat. 9am 5pm Tel. +43 (0) 316 328696, graz@lederleitner.at, www.lederleitner.at
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G 04
zumtobel Licht
The right light is the key to feeling great. Integrated lighting solutions from Zumtobel create moods and atmosphere, and make it possible to experience the interplay of light and architecture in all its variety. Zumtobel is an international leader for light solutions in the professional area, from offices and sales points, to fine art and culture or industry and technology.
Opening hours: Mon. Thu. 7.30am 12 noon and 12.30pm 4.30pm, Fri. 7.30am 12 noon Tel. +43 (0) 5572 390-0, info@zumtobel.info, www.zumtobel.com
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G 05
auster Sport & Wellness Baths

Janzgasse 21, 8020 Graz
The Oyster (architects: Fasch & Fuchs) combines modern indoor baths with a 50-metre-long sports swimming pool and a wellness area beneath one roof. When the old Eggenberg bath complex was demolished in 2007, it was replaced by this architectural highlight. This project was nicknamed Oyster because of its long organic shell construction.
Opening hours: Indoor baths and sport swimming pool: Mon. Sun. 7am 10pm, Outdoor baths open from May to September: Mon. Sun. 8am 9pm, Wellness bathing area: Mon. Fri. 10am 10pm, Sat., Sun., holidays: 9am 10pm Tel. +43 (0) 316 581551, www.freizeitgraz.at
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G 06
Gsting Castle ruins

Ruinenweg 50, 8051 Graz
A walk taking around half an hour to the Gsting Castle ruins is rewarded with a spectacular view of the Graz Basin. Built in the 11th century, Gsting Castle was developed into a strong fortress in the 15th century. It wasnt a war that turned the Castle into the romantic ruin of today, but lightning striking the gunpowder store. The only structures still standing at the site are the St Anna Chapel, the five-sided tower surrounded by walls and the keep. A small museum and a tavern also await visitors.
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G 07
Helmut-List-Halle
Waagner-Biro-Strasse 98a, 8020 Graz
The former factory building was saved from demolition in 2002 and converted into an arts centre of the highest standard by architect Markus Pernthaler. This unique event location was built in collaboration with steirischer herbst, styriarte, Graz 2003 cultural capital of Europe and the private investor AVL List, an Austrian-based automotive consulting firm and research institute.
Tel. +43 (0) 316 584260, info@helmut-list-halle.com www.helmut-list-halle.com
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Where to find:
G 08
Hilmteich
Hilmteichstrasse 70, 8010 Graz
On the shore of the Hilmteich you have the feeling of being deep in the countryside, despite the fact that this well cared for park area on the edge of the Leech Wood is in the middle of Graz. The Hilmteich offers lots of space for relaxation and recreation: there are plenty of walking and jogging paths, a climbing and adventure park, rest and picnic areas, boat trips on the lake or skating in winter.
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Plabutsch
On its western outskirts Graz is bordered by a densely-wooded green belt. The area around the Plabutsch hill offers lots of ways for people to regenerate amidst natural surroundings. 122 km hiking trails, biking and running paths invite nature-lovers to discover and enjoy this recreation area. The watch tower on the Frstenstand summit is at 763 m the highest point in Graz, providing unique views of the provincial capital. Other traditional out-of-town trips are Lake Thal, the Brndl ponds, the churches of St. Florian in Stragang and St. John and Paul in Wetzelsdorf.
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G 10
Schloss Eggenberg
Eggenberger Allee 90, 8020 Graz
Eggenberg Palace, the most significant castle complex in Styria, lies amidst romantic landscape gardens on the western edge of Graz. This palace was designed and built by court architect Pietro de Pomis for Prince Hans Ulrich von Eggenberg starting in 1625. Inspired by the Spanish Escorial, the palace buildings symbolise political power and are an allegory of the universe at the same time. At the centre of the building, the early Baroque Planet Hall is decorated with paintings by court painter H.A. Weissenkircher.
Opening hours: Apr. to Oct.: daily 8am 7pm, Nov. to Mar. daily 8am 5pm. Open on New Years Day January 1st. 10am 5pm, Tel. +43 (0) 316 589532 www.museum-joanneum.at/schloss_eggenberg
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Interview
www.michaelpachleitnergroup.com
Michael Pachleitner
entrepreneur
Your fashion shopping tip? Vogue-Iohan, Knilli. What three places are a must to be seen? Rathaus, Kunsthaus, Schlossberg. Eating and drinking in Graz? Magnolia. The best place in Graz for tasty rustic snacks: your tip? Hirschenwirt at Lustbhel. Out and about with business partners where would you go? To Nullneun, or somewhere in the city centre.
Design is continuity and strength, not least for facing the future. Graz in three words? Charming, tradition-conscious, artistic. What place is your secret love? The Lendplatz farmers market. What is the first thing you show a visitor in Graz? MP09. Where can design be seen at its clearest in Graz? At the interface and the integration of the old and the new. a gift from Graz for a friend. What will it be? Pumpkin seed oil and Styrian wines. What can you never resist when shopping? Frankowitsch.
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Michael Pachleitner is CEO of the Pachleitner group. Over the years, the original trading enterprise took on international eyewear brands such as Robert La Roche, Swiss Optic and Red Bull Racing Eyewear. The MP09 building designed by the Graz-based architectural firm GSArchitects has been the companys headquarters since 2009.
recommendations
Shops Vogue-Iohan C 03 Knilli a 25 Hotspots MP09 G 19 Kunsthaus F 17 Schlossberg C 06 Wining and dining Frankowitsch a 39 Magnolia E 18 Hirschenwirt G 16 Nullneun G 19
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Wining and dining
you style G 11
Heinrich-Casper-Gasse 29 8010 Graz
alpengarten rannach G 14
Rannachstrasse 176, 8046 Rannach
Fashion for the home

Mon. Fri. 10am 6pm Sat. 10am 5pm Tel. +43 (0) 316 680 357 info@you-style.at www.you-style.at
Delicious snacks for the demanding palate

Thu. Sun. from 10am Tel. +43 (0) 0316 693744 jausenstation@alpengartenrannach.at www.alpengartenrannach.at
alte Galerie G 12
(in Schloss Eggenberg)
Universalmuseum Joanneum Eggenberger Allee 90, 8020 Graz Tel. +43 (0) 316 5832649770 www.museum-joanneum.at/ alte_galerie
Buschenschank Schaar G 15
Kaiserwaldweg 51, 8010 Graz
Hearty Styrian snacks with a glass of good wine

Tue. Sun. 3pm 10.30pm Kitchen closes at 9.30pm Tel. +43 (0) 316 381878 www.buschenschank-schaar.at
austrian Sculpture Park G 13

Thalerhofstrasse 85, 8141 Unterpremsttten Daily 10am 8pm Closed from Nov. 1st to Mar. 31st Tel. +43 (0) 316 8017-9704 skulpturenpark@museum-joanneum.at www.museum-joanneum.at/ skulpturenpark
Hirschenwirt G 16
Rupertistrasse 115, 8075 Hart bei Graz
An award winning restaurant on the outskirts of Graz

Tel. +43 (0) 316 465600 info@hirschen-wirt.at www.hirschen-wirt.at
Hchwirt G 17
Styrian inn
Zsenberg 6, 8045 Graz
May October: Thu. Sun. 11am 9pm November April: Sat. Sun. 11am 9pm Tel. +43 (0) 316 691206
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Hotels
Kreuzwirt G 18
Saumgasse 39, 8010 Graz
Hotel Daniel G 22
Europaplatz 1, 8020 Graz Tel. +43 (0) 316 711080 hellograz@hoteldaniel.com www.hoteldaniel.com
Enjoy the rustic taste

Wed. Sun., public holidays: 7am 8pm, Tel. +43 (0) 316 684220 kreuzwirt.temmel@gmail.com www.kreuzwirt.temmel.at.tf
Stoffbauer G 23
Oberer Plattenweg 21, 8043 Graz Tue. Thu. 11.30am 9.30pm Sat. 12 noon 4pm Tel. +43 (0) 316 685 300 stoffbauer@stoffbauer.com www.stoffbauer.com
Nullneun G 19
Liebenauer Tangente 4, 8041 Graz
Finest food and outstanding architecture

Mon. Fri. 3am 8pm Tel. +43 (0) 051720 1090 restaurant@nullneun.at www.nullneun.at
Pension rckert G 24
Rckertgasse 4, 8010 Graz Tel. +43 (0) 316 323031 www.rueckert.at
Sternwirt G 20
Waltendorfer Hauptstr. 45, 8010 Graz
The address in Styria for the pleasures of the table

Mon., Wed.. Sat. 10am 10pm Sun. 10am 9pm Tel. +43 (0) 316 4752450 office@sternwirt.at www.sternwirt.at
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Wirtshaus Greiner G 21
Austrian & international cuisine

Mon. Fri. 11.30am 2.30pm and 6pm 12 midnight, kitchen open from 11.30am 2pm and 6pm 10pm Tel. +43 (0) 316 685090 das@wirtshaus-greiner.at www.wirtshaus-greiner.at
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recommended shops
G 01 G 02 G 03 G 04 Bene XAL Lederleitner Zumtobel
G06
G07
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G 05 G 06 G 07 G 08 G 09 G 10 Auster Gsting Castle ruins Helmut-List-Halle Hilmteich Plabutsch Schloss Eggenberg
G09 G10 G12 G10 G05 G22

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G 11 you style

G 12 Alte Galerie im Schloss Eggenberg G 13 Sculpture Park
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Wining and dining

G 14 G 15 G 16 G 17 G 18 G 19 G 20 G 21 Alpengarten Rannach Buschenschank Schaar Hirschenwirt Hchwirt Kreuzwirt Nullneun Sternwirt Wirtshaus Greiner
Hotels
G 22 Hotel Daniel G 23 Stoffbauer G 24 Pension Rckert
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G13
G14
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G11 G17 G18
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G24
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Interview
www.fh-joanneum.at
Seppo Grndler
University of Applied Sciences Professor
Design is making technology available by cultural means. What is the first thing you show a visitor in Graz? The path through the Volksgarten, then on to the Minoriten, to Mariahilferplatz and then further across the bridge to the main city square. What three places are a must to be seen? The Kunsthaus from the outside, the Schlossberg, the observation towers on the Plabutsch. Where can design be seen at its clearest in Graz? At all the many interior design shops for example, such as Bene, Ladenstein, Gaisrucker or Zumtobel. Wheres the best place to relax in Graz?
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In the wellness area at Eggenberger Baths. a gift from Graz for a friend. What will it be? Styrian cheese from Nussbaumer. Wheres the best place to enjoy a quick cup of coffee? Coffee & Kitchen or M1. What is typical of Graz? Bipolarity between tradition and avant-garde. Eating and drinking in Graz? Yamamoto, Siam or the late night hot sausage stand at Lendplatz. The best place in Graz for tasty rustic snacks: your tip? Zur Alten Press. Out and about with friends where would you go? Stockwerk, Postgarage, Centraal or Baltimore.
recommendations
Shops Bene G 01 Ladenstein E 07 Gaisrucker E 02 Zumtobel Light G 04 Hotspots Mariahilfer Square F 12 Kunsthaus F 17 Plabutsch G 09 Eggenberger Baths (Auster) G 05 Wining and dining Nussbaumer B 18 Coffee & Kitchen F 26 M1 a 41 Yamamoto Sushi-Bar a 44 Siam Thai Snack Bar F 37 Late night hot sausage stand F 35 Caf Stockwerk E 15 Postgarage F 36 Caf Centraal F 25 Baltimore F 23 Zur Alten Press F 40
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Seppo Grndler is committed from sheer passion and constantly taking up something new. Born in Klagenfurt, he studied medicine and is active today as a musician and composer. He is head of the Department of Media and Interaction Design at the FH Joanneum.
Graz in a nutshell
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First mentioned: AD1115 Urban districts: 17 area: 127.58 km including

40% green spaces
altitude: 353 m above sea level Highest point: The Frstenstand

on the Plabutsch hill (763 m)
Population: just under 270,000 Population density: approx. 2,000

inhabitants per square kilometre
Nationalities and languages:

over 160
4 universities, 2 universities of applied sciences: 45,000 students Titles and awards: UNESCO World
Cultural Heritage (since 1999); City of Human Rights (since 2001); European Capital of Culture (2003); UNESCO City of Design (since 2011)
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Graz as UNESCO City of Design

To be a UNESCO City of Design is not only a high distinction, but also a future obligation. Whichever city has the honour to hold that title, has to fulfil a host of prerequisites. For instance, the city in question must present a well-established and thriving design scene, as well as a cultural landscape which is able to receive vital impulses from creative areas.
Moreover, it is equally important that educational facilities are provided where young people can train for a profession in the creative business. However, one of the most important things is a clear commitment to the subject of design and creative industries. And Graz has already succeeded in putting that commitment into practice, not only because the creative scene was a natural ally, but above all, because design was put on the citys political agenda. The consequences for the city of Graz are far-reaching, enabling more cultural exchange with other creative towns and cities as well as international networking. Graz thus leaves a clearly visible and important mark on the international design landscape. By the way, the other UNESCO Cities of Design are Montral, Buenos Aires, St. Etienne, Berlin, Shenzhen, Shanghai, Seoul, Kobe and Nagoya.
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Speisesaal
Creative Industries Convention
Kunsthaus
Designmonth
Lendwirbel
aL-KO
grazfleck
Graz Design Thing
Steiner1888
Spot
Compost turner, Komptech company
Creative Industries in and around Graz

It is really quite simple to explain: creative industries come into being when creativity becomes an economic factor and are politically and socially accepted as such. According to business analyses from 2006 and 2010, creative industries belong to the most rapidly growing economic sectors.
Various creative industrial enterprises in and around Graz generate 1 billion Euros gross value. Over 17,000 people throughout Styria belong to the core group of creative industries with 12,700 employees in 4,800 businesses. Creative industries thus assume a cross-sectional function in terms of strengthening innovative processes in businesses by means of design. Hence, design is understood as a holistic creative process that is not solely limited to production, but which embraces the whole tertiary sector. Creative Industries Styria is a networking organisation that has sole responsibility for fostering further development and networking activities within creative industries in Graz and Styria. As such, Creative Industries Styria transforms design policy into concrete projects and initiatives.
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architecture in and out of Graz

Architecture in Graz is difficult to describe the scene in Graz is so multifarious! Besides the numerous projects realised by architecture studios in Graz, there are many other outstanding projects from international architects. Whatever leaps to the eye the old and new, audacious and established, traditional and avant-garde all melts into one and presents itself in impressive density and quality. Built environment, in short.
Whilst many international studios have left their mark in Graz, a lot of Graz firms have in turn become internationally successful, spreading and consolidating Grazs reputation as a city of architecture throughout the world. As a consequence, more and more architectural firms have been established in Graz. The scene has become a permanent, visible part of Graz and its selfconception. And the Faculty of Architecture at Graz University of Technology makes sure that architecture remains an important issue in Graz. Moreover, with the Graz House of Architecture, which moved into the city centre only a couple of years ago, the city has its own highly reputable institution which is wholly dedicated to the promotion of contemporary architecture.
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Mumuth Ben van Berkel
Private home yes architecture
NIK atelier Thomas Pucher & Bramberger architects
Kastner & hler Underground garage Szyszkowitz Kowalski
MP09 GSarchitects
Botanical Garden Volker Giencke
Universal Museum Joanneum
austrian Sculpture Park
Landeszeughaus
Joanneum Quarter Nieto Sobejano
Locations
Modern Art and Old Masters, architecture and literature, ancient treasures and the latest technologies in Graz they are only a few steps apart! Far from being something for a rainy day, the citys museums, galleries and exhibitions, such as the Sculpture Park, Botanical Garden, House of Literature and the House of Science, offer visitors an interesting and amusing time. Moreover, Graz is home to Austrias oldest museum, the Universalmuseum Joanneum.
This museum presents over 4.5 million objects at 10 locations. To it belong the Kunsthaus, Eggenberg Palace, the Neue Galerie and the Landeszeughaus. In case you are wondering who this Joanneum actually is or was the answer is: Archduke John of Austria. It was he who founded the Joanneum back in 1811, originally for educational purposes. Later, it became an Imperial Academy of Technology todays University of Technology, which also bears Johns name, just like the University of Applied Sciences and the internationally renowned research institution, Joanneum Research. The old building complex, which was redesigned and renovated just in time for the celebrations of its 200th anniversary in 2011, is now open to visitors as a Museum Quarter. In addition, the childrens museum FRida & freD offers the younger and youngest heaps of fun and entertainment.
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Design and public space

Design plays a vital role in shaping public space. As a UNESCO City of Design, Graz has taken on that challenge. The task is easily explained: public space should be designed to make people feel comfortable and, at the same time, to serve a practical purpose. And that is exactly what design does.
Public spaces have many functions. They can be places of encounter, exchange or simply just traffic areas, like the Sonnenfelsplatz Square near Graz University. In 2011, the former roundabout was transformed into an open space which all road users, vehicles and pedestrians alike, now use as equal partners. Shared Space is the name of the concept. It is innovative, and above all, it works. That is also design. Another public space project was successfully realised when the banks of the Mur river were intelligently redesigned. Once the riverside foot and cycle paths, recreation areas and bridges had been renewed, Graz residents were happy to welcome their river back to town again. Now the river does not have to be looked down on from above people can go for a walk or a ride along the banks, or alternatively, go to a beach party. A beach party? Yes, of course! An artificial beach has been created beneath the Erzherzog Johann Bridge south of the Mur Island. It might not be a good idea to go for a swim in the strong current, but there are the odd dare-devils who in summer love to brave the waves with their surfboards.
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Stencil graffiti
Street art at Lendviertel
Sonnenfelsplatz
Design von Gra-z Johanna Prechtl Das Getier Thomas Perz and Petrus Gartler
Odilien institute
tag.werk
heidenspass
Odilien institute
HErzlich
Design in social context

Design has an essentially social component. This becomes evident when, for instance, facilities and opportunities are created for people with special educational needs, disabilities or fringe groups. Design can then adopt an important function in that it enables such people to participate in social life.
Careful construction or design makes life easier, not just for people with special needs. Sometimes these people even find their way back into a normal life by designing things and doing creative work themselves. You can buy these products in a number of shops in Graz, for example in the shop of the Odilien Institute for people with visual impairments. The labels tag.werk, herzlich! and Heidenspass offer fashionable handbags and other accessories. They are designed and made by young people in unfortunate life situations for whom regular work in one of the workshops means a first step back to independency. Offline-Retail is the name of a Caritas integration project which provides jobs for addicts. Another dedicated organisation, Pro mente Styria, supports people with mental illnesses and helps them back into an independent and free life. In their own design workshop with an adjoining store, people with impaired health, who are unable to lead a normal working life, are busy making exclusive items, ranging from bags and cases to cushions and jewellery.
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Graz festivals
The Graz festival calendar is full of sounds, images, stories, installations, interventions and lots more. Here some examples: in recent years, design has developed a focus, for instance during the Design Month, a fourweek Graz event, which was launched back in 2009. Or at the assembly design festival, which attracts international designers who bring their fashion, art, music and performances to the metropolis on the Mur.
Talking of music. A feast for the ears, the international springfestival for electronic music attracts thousands of visitors every year and is wellknown beyond the borders of Graz. Moreover, the Elevate Festival consists of a special mix, combining contemporary music with political discourse, and including parties. When the Lendwirbel Festival (a pun on vertebra and commotion, with a focus on the latter) takes place, this freaky quarter becomes intoxicated with rhythm, dance and live acts. Another highlight of the Graz event calendar, which takes place in May, is the Diagonale Festival of Austrian Film. In summer, the Styriarte Festival of Music, with its repertoire of classical and other music genres, brings famous soloists and orchestras from all over the world to Graz. Also in summer, the La Strada International Festival of Street Art and Puppet Theatre goes on stage, shaping the cultural universe of Graz. And when the autumn arrives, the city is enlivened by the avant-garde art festival steirischer herbst which has for decades brought some of the most advanced contemporary art positions to Graz and Styria.
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Nikolaus Harnoncourt styriarte
assembly
Diagonale
Spring
steirischer herbst
Information design
Exhibition and Museum design
Industrial design
Information design
Industrial design Spot
Study design in more ways than one!

Graz offers plenty of possibilities to train for creative professions. Four universities and two universities of applied sciences shape urban life and contribute to the citys international flair. Many of the 45,000 students living in Graz enroll at the University of Music and Performing Arts, which offers a great range of artistic studies.
Since the mid-1990s, the Joanneum University of Applied Sciences has become a focal point for design. In courses such as industrial design, information design, exhibition and museum design, media and interaction design and software design, students are trained to become experts in management. Design also plays a major role at the University of Technology. It is not only home to the Faculty of Architecture, but to modern fields of studies such as biomedical engineering. In Graz, technology and creativity thus merge to form an innovative symbiosis. But humanities are just as important for the creative sector. job-oriented course studies such as cultural management provide a solid basis for a profession in the creative industry. Situated on Campus02 at the University of Applied Sciences and Economics, Innolab network promotes inventive talent and new ideas, helping entrepreneurs to develop their ideas into products and services for the market.
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art and Culture

Graz was already a capital of culture long before it was officially appointed European Capital of Culture in 2003. Contemporary art has been an important issue since the 1960s. Literature, fine arts, architecture and music were understood as inter-cultural studies and were concentrated and distilled in legendary venues like the Forum Stadtpark. Art has become an integral part of the Graz cityscape ever since, and although it was sometimes met with criticism, it has always provoked fruitful discussions.
Whatever todays major institutions such as the Opera, Theatre and venues of the Universalmuseum Joanneum (e.g. Kunsthaus, Neue Galerie and Alte Galerie) may produce, their equally attractive counterparts form an outspokenly strong and thriving free sector. Various theatres, art clubs, initiatives and galleries constitute a vital segment of todays culture scene.
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Camera austria
< rotor >
Forum Stadtpark
Grazer Kunstverein
Kunstverein Medienturm
Foodline
Mottled round runner bean
Foodline
Pumpkin seed oil Spot
Farmers market
Food design made in Styria

Purple beans with pink spots, pumpkin seed oil, and lettuce that only grows in Graz what does all this mean? Lets take the most Styrian of beans first. What had originally found its way from the Crimea to the green heart of Austria, subsequently became a popular culinary landmark: the mottled round runner bean. In Graz these spotted beans are enjoyed as a soup, side dish, salad or even as a sweet.
Talking of salad: there is no such thing as a Styrian salad without pumpkin seed oil dressing. This dark green precious oil (30 pumpkins are needed for just one litre!) has a unique nutty taste which is simply indescribable it needs to be experienced at first hand. The special thing about this pumpkin is: since its seeds have no hull, they are much easier to press. And what do Styrians pour the oil onto? Well, on real Styrian Lettuce of course! It can be identified easily by the dark red edges of its leaves. Need some nice wine to go with it? The best regional white wines grow in Southern Styria, some distance south of Graz. Known quite rightly as Styrian Tuscany, it is a must to explore the wine routes leading through the picturesque landscape of this region where quaint little farmhouses slumber amongst steeply-sloped vineyards. The same applies to the colourful local farmers markets, of which there are over a dozen in Graz. The largest ones are situated on the Kaiser-Josef-Platz and the Lendplatz squares what an experience! By the way, food design is one of the annual Graz Design Months focuses. The Foodline series deals with future culinary art. Enjoy it!
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Tips, links, useful information

On foot
Most parts of Grazs old town are pedestrian zones which can be explored in peace and quiet. Take enough time for your tour, and dont forget to put this guide in your pocket before you set off!
Buses and trams

Graz has a well-developed public transport network. Trams have a long tradition in Graz. However, there are varying tariffs for buses and trams; daily and weekly tickets can be purchased on board. All tickets are additionally valid for the Schlossberg funicular railway. Get more details at the Mobilittszentrum / Mobility Centre at Jakominiplatz Square.
By bike
Graz is a city of cyclists it has the highest proportion of bicycle riders in Austria. With an evergrowing network of cycling paths, the infrastructure for cyclists has been well-developed, and bikers are allowed to use nearly all oneway streets in both directions. Additionally, speed limits in side roads have been reduced to 30 kph.
Mobilittszentrum Holding Graz Linien

Jakoministrasse 1, 8010 Graz Tel. +43 316 887-4224, www.holding-graz.at/linien.html
Bicycle rental
Bike station BB Bahnhof Graz Main Station
Europaplatz 4, 8020 Graz radstation-g@pv.oebb.at Tel. +43 (0) 664 617387
Parking
In the inner city blue zones, maximum parking hours are limited to 3 hours. Various car parks around town allow unlimited parking. The same applies to the green zones in the outer districts of town.
Bicycle
Rechbauerstrasse 57 8010 Graz Tel. +43 (0) 316 821357-14
Car rental services

www.avis.at www.sixt.at www.hertz.at www.europcar.at www.budget.at
Rebikel
Keplerstrasse 55 8020 Graz
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Cabs
The official basic tariff is 3.90 Euros plus approx. 1 Euro per kilometre.
Links
Grazs official homepage www.graz.at Cultural events in Graz www.kultur-server.graz.at Cinema guide www.uncut.at Events at the Orpheum, Dom im Berg, Castle Hill Kasematten www.spielstaetten.at All you need for a pleasant stay in Graz www.graztourismus.at Online telephone directory for Austria www.herold.at Austrian Federal Railway www.oebb.at Airport Graz Thalerhof www.flughafen-graz.at
Cab hire services

Tel. +43 (0) 316 878 Tel. +43 (0) 316 889 Tel. +43 (0) 316 2801
Phone numbers
European emergency number 112 Fire brigade 122 Police 133 Ambulance 144 Breakdown service 120 (AMTC), 123 (ARB) Emergency number for the deaf (SMS, fax) 0800 133 133 Emergency medical service Tel. +43 (0) 316 141 Intoxication service Tel. +43 (0) 1 4064343 Mobile paediatric emergency service Tel. +43 (0) 316 691512 Dental emergency service Tel. +43 (0) 316 385-2248 Chemist service and standby duty www.info-graz.at/cms/1/7426/
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Index
Shops Ardea Luh 70 Atelier Ausarten 60 Augenpause 118 Bang & Olufsen 34 Bazaar Mode Illmeier 82 be-be Designermode 34 Bene 172 Blue Tomato 50 Boutique Alexa 82 Breineder-Gibiser 12 Crocs Flagship Store Graz 156 Dieter Paul Design 156 Dominici 13 Elisabeth Sos Design 60 Evamaria Thonet bei Steinwender 34 Ferdinand Haller 14 Flora-Salon Hajek 92 Fluid Forms 142 g.e.l.b. 130 Garderobe 15 Gaisrucker 119 Geba 34 Gebhart Blazek 93 Gerhard Schranzer 156 gi-si k. 51 Grill Mbel 120 heidenspass 16 Hermine Prgger 94 HERZlich Jugend am Werk 143 HIFI Team Czesany 82 Infected 60 Inside 95 Jevnisek wohnfeelosophie 17 Joanneum Shop 34 Joma Fashion Concept Store 82 Josef Lang 96 Josef Poglitsch 156 Kastner & hler 52 Klammerth 19 Knilli 34
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Kunsthaus Graz Shop 144 kwirl 145 Laden 21 20 Ladenstein 124 Lederleitner 173 Lena Hoschek 21 ligne roset 146 look! design 121 Ludwig Reiter 25 Magazzin 82 Marimekko 97 Mary the Fairy 82 Medwed Dessous 122 Moda Lisa 130 Moser bookshop 22 Mothwurf 34 MuR Modernes und Raritten 23 Neue Wiener Werksttte 18 nino d 34 Offline Retail Caritas 147 Orange & Green 35 Palo Alto 71 Pell Mell 98 Pilatus 24 pro mente Shop Graz 82 Sfinks 82 Scandinavian Design House 26 Schullin 27 Secret Room 28 Sommer.1916 148 Stajan 53 Stefanel 35 SunsetStar 123 Swarovski Graz 35 tag.werk 149 Taiga 150 Tausendschn 35 Team 7 60 Tischlein deck dich 29 Udo Gangl 99 Vogue 72 Wunderkammer 100 XAL Xenon Architectural Lighting 174
you style 184 zerum Lifestyle 151 Zumtobel Licht 175 Hotspots Augarten 125 Auster 176 Burggarten 73 designforum Steiermark 152 Franciscan District 54 Forum Stadtpark 101 Gsting Castle ruins 177 Helmut-List-Halle 178 Hilmteich 179 Hofbckerei Edegger-Tax 74 Kastner & hler Skywalk 55 Landhaus 30 Mariahilferkirche, Minoritenkloster 153 Mumuth 102 Mur Island 56 Plabutsch 180 Schlossberg 75 Schlossberg aiola upstairs 79 Schlossberg funicular railway 76 Schlossberg Dom im Berg 77 Schlossberg elevator 78 Schloss Eggenberg 181 Stadthalle 126 Restaurants aiola city 36 Alpengarten Rannach 184 Altsteirische Schmankerlstube 60 Babenbergerhof 157 Baltimore 157 Bar Ernst Fuchs 63 blendend 157 Brtchenparadies 36 Buschenschank Schaar 184 Caf-Bar Reinerhof 61 Caf Kaiserfeld 36
Caf Parkhouse 106 Caf Promenade 83 Caf Ritter 109 Caf Stockwerk 130 Centraal 157 Coffee & Kitchen 157 Dainadoo 157 Der Steirer 157 Didi Dorner 83 Die Scherbe 157 Eckhaus 106 Eckstein 36 Eschenlaube 106 Ferls Weinstube 83 Fotter 107 Frankowitsch 36 Frhbar Beate Beates Early Diner 158 Ginko 130 Hirschenwirt 184 Hchwirt 184 Hofkeller 83 iKU 158 Khrua Thai 158 Kombse 107 Kreuzwirt 185 kunst.wirt.schaft 107 Landhaus-Keller 36 Lila Eule 107 Lokal Mller 107 LoVin 130 Luttenberger 83 M1 36 Macello 158 Magnolia 131 Maria Magdalena 37 Mohrenwirt 158 Muckis Franziskanerkeller 61 Nachtwrstelstand Lendplatz 158 Nullneun 185 Nussbaumer 61 Opern-Pavillon 107 Postgarage 158 Prato 61
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Ristorante Corti 131 Rossian 107 Santa Clara 83 Schiefe Laterne 37 Schnabelweide 107 Siam Thai Imbiss 158 Speisesaal 158 Starcke Haus 83 Sternwirt 185 Tribeka 159 Wirtshaus Greiner 185 Yamamoto Sushi-Bar 37 Zur Alten Press 159 Zur Steirerstubn 159 Hotels Augartenhotel 131 Hotel Daniel 185 Palais-Hotel Erzherzog Johann 61 Pension Rckert 185 Schloberghotel 61 Stoffbauer 185 Hotel Weitzer 159 Hotel Wiesler 159 Museums and galleries Alte Galerie 184 Atelier Christian Jungwirth 106 Das Voyeur 156 Diocesan Museum Graz 156 ESC Labor 130 FRida & freD Graz Childrens Museum 130 Galerie Zimmermann Kratochwill 106 Haus der Architektur 156 Kunsthaus Graz 156 Knstlerhaus Graz 106 Landeszeughaus 35 Literaturhaus 106 The Museum of Perception 130
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Museum im Palais 60 Neue Galerie 35 Austrian Sculpture Park 184 < rotor > Foundation for Contemporary Art 156 Stadtmuseum Graz 60 Steirisches Volkskundemuseum 83 Universalmuseum Joanneum 35
Credits
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Augenpause p. 118
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bauwerk | Josef Heigl Schlossberg stairs p. 66, Starcke Haus p. 67, kwirl p. 138, Farmers market p. 210 Gebhart Blazek p. 89, p. 93 Blue Tomato p. 50 Andreas Braunendal Farmers market p. 88, Foodline p. 210 Andreas Buchberger NIK p. 197
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Der Graue Wolf | Wikipedia p. 180 Diagonale p. 205
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Tim Ertl p. 11, p. 43, p. 69, Street Art p. 139, Lendwirbel p. 139, Designmonat p. 193, Design von GrA-Z p. 201, Mottled round runner bean p. 210 Matthias Esterl | Mad C Schablonen-Graffiti p. 201
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FH Joanneum | Industrial Design p. 206 FH Joanneum | Informationsdesign p. 206 Robert Frankl Lendwirbel p. 138, Creative Industries Convention p. 193, Lendwirbel
p. 193, AL-KO p. 194, Steiner1888 p. 194, Industrial Design Ausstellung p. 206 Stephan Friesinger grazfleck p. 194, assembly p. 205
Shop p. 139, p. 144, p. 152 Werner Krug p. 126 Kubiza p. 101, Forum Stadtpark p. 209
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Gaisrucker OG p. 115, p. 119 Udo Gangl p. 99 Johanna Glsl Kunstverein Medienturm p. 209, Grazer Kunstverein p. 209 Graz tourismus Nikolaus Harnoncourt p. 205 Graz Tourismus | Harry Schiffer Landhaus p. 30, p. 54, p. 64, View from Schlossberg p. 66, Dom im Berg p. 67, Orangery, Burggarten p. 67, p. 73, p. 76, p. 77, p. 78, p. 125, p. 153 Graz Tourismus | Zepp-Cam View to Hauptplatz p. 47, p. 75 Graz Tourismus | Hans Wiesenhofer Stadtpark p. 66
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Laden 21 p. 20 Ladenstein p. 124 Stefan Leitner springfestival p. 205 Simon Lemmerer Street art at Lendviertel p. 201 Karin Lernbei Das Getier p. 201 Gerald Liebminger MP09 p. 168, p. 178, p. 183, p. 197 ligne roset p. 146 Susanne Lippitsch Odilien institute p. 202 look! design p. 115, p. 121 Lupi Spuma p. 21, p. 32, Skywalk Kastner & hler p. 55 Marion Luttenberger p. 49, Graz Design Thing p. 194
p. 46, Karim Rashid p. 170, Kunsthaus p. 193 Schnabelweide p. 86 Jasmin Schuller p. 112, Rote Laufbahn p. 114, Jakoministrasse p. 114, p. 150 Jasmin Schuller | Gernot Eder blendend p. 139 Michael Schuster Sculpture Park p. 198 Gerda Seebacher p. 29 Wolfgang Silveri steirischer herbst p. 205 Helge O. Sommer p. 169 Sommer p. 176 Stadt Graz | Falk Sonnenfelsplatz p. 201 Paul Stajan p. 46, p. 52 Steffen Strassnig Tribeka p. 139, Camera Austria p. 209
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Wolfgang Thaler p. 56 Isabella Thaller Herrengasse p. 8 Tiefparterre Street Art p. 67 Garfield Trummer Forum Stadtpark p. 89
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heidenspass p. 16 Jone Hinterleitner p. 79 Julian Hnig p. 58 Hotel Daniel | Marion Luttenberger p. 136, Hotel Daniel p. 169 Hotel Wiesler | Lupi Spuma Speisesaal Cover, Laden 21 p. 8, Mur Island p. 47, Der Steirer p. 138, p. 145, Speisesaal p. 193
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Toni Muhr Private home p. 197
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Neue Wiener Werksttte p. 9, p. 18
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UMJ | N. Lackner Joanneum Quarter p. 198 UMJ | zeppcam.at p. 181
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Paul Ott p. 44, Mumuth p. 88, p. 102, FRida & freD p. 115
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Max Wegscheidler Dominici p. 8, p. 8, MuR, Moser, Klammerth, p. 12, p. 13, p. 14, p. 15, p. 17, p. 19, p. 22, p. 23, p. 24, p. 25, p. 26, p. 28, gi-si k. p. 46, p. 51, p. 66, Vogue-Iohan p. 67, p. 70, p. 72, p. 74, Hermine Prgger p. 88, Inside, Wunderkammer, Marimekko p. 89, p. 90, p. 92, p. 94, p. 95, p. 96, p. 97, p. 100, p. 105, SunsetStar p. 114, p. 120, p. 122, p. 123, p. 135, p. 141, p. 147, p. 148, p. 149, p. 151, p. 165, Bene p. 168, Lederleitner p. 169, p. 172, p. 174, p. 175, p. 177, p. 179, p. 189, tag.werk p. 202, pumpkinseed oil, Graz Farmers market p. 210 White Elephant DesignLab p. 114 Xenon Architectural Lighting p. 173 Xenon Architectural Lighting | Paul Ott Mumuth p. 197 Zepp-Cam Eggenberg Park and Gardens p. 168
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Robert Illemann Stadthalle p. 115
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Pell Mell p. 98 Fidel Peugeot p. 116 Volker Pflger p. 129 Erwin Polanc p. 171 Productionfighter.com | remling.at p. 71
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Jugend am Werk Steiermark HERZlich Jugend am Werk p. 143, p. 202 Christian Jungwirth p. 81, Stadtpark fountain p. 88, p. 166, Botanical Garden p. 198
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Thomas Raggam < rotor > p. 209 Werner Reiterer Sculpture Park p. 168 Martin Rieger Exhibition and Museum design p. 206 Marco Rossi Aerial view of Graz Cover
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Bernd Kammerer Kastner & hler p. 6, p. 46, p. 47, p. 52, p. 197 Alexander Karelly p. 142 Angelo Kaunat Schullin p. 8, p. 27 Landeszeughaus p. 198 Komptech p. 194 Jorj Konstantinov Kunsthaus p. 138, Kunsthaus
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Harry Schiffer Old City p. 9, Franciscan Church Thanks to all the photographers! We really appreciate your support!
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Publisher: Creative Industries Styria, Marienplatz 1, 8020 Graz Concept and text editors: ad literam (Stefan Schwar, Susanne Ary), Barbara Tscherne Graphic design: moodley brand identity Translation and proof-reading: yplus Layout English version: LAZARUS Picture editor: Angela Hrmann Print: Print & Art Faksimile Austria GmbH Revising and editing: Bernd Eicher ISBN-Number: 9 783993 005504 Published by Metroverlag
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Authentic traditional wine bar

Styrian cheese and other treats

Sophisticated dining in a sophisticated atmosphere

Museums and galleries

Wining and dining