This year combine culture with cuisine for a delectable city break you’ll never forget
With spring almost here – not to mention the Easter and May bank holidays – now’s a great time to book yourself that well-earned city break. And if it’s a gastronomic getaway you’re after, look no further than the foodie’s paradise of Graz, a destination dishing up culinary highlights and culture in a stunning historical setting.
Austria’s second-biggest city, located in the south, Graz is known as the Capital of Culinary Delights – and it isn’t hard to see why. Partner restaurants serve high-quality seasonal fare from the region, washed down with the finest Styrian beer, wine and soft drinks.
You can also potter around the farmers’ markets, picking up a wide range of foods direct from the producer. From fresh fruit and veg to homemade bread and local specialities, you’ll find something here to whet every appetite. When you’ve finally managed to choose from the many temptations on offer, you can tuck in alfresco at one of the charming picnic spots.
Another of the city’s star attractions is the Long Table of Graz (pictured above), where the historic centre transforms into an open-air restaurant for around 750 guests. Imagine feasting on a five-course meal paired with wines beneath the sky, while musical entertainment stirs your senses. (The next event is expected to take place in 2024.)
But it’s not just amazing food on the menu: Graz also serves up a smorgasbord of cultural treasures. It’s a city with many different faces: the historic centre and Eggenberg Palace (above left) have been granted UNESCO World Heritage status, yet it’s also a hub for young and vibrant art. This is a place that cherishes tradition, such as dirndl and lederhosen clothing, but also encourages new things to grow.
So if you’re searching for a deliciously different city break this year, why not discover the many charms of Graz for yourself? It truly is an enchanting city to fall in love with.
For further information, visit austria.info.
Photography: Harry Schiffer, Graz Tourismus Werner Krug