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What to do · Graz

Landeszeughaus, the largest historic armoury in the world

Museum · 1 h · about 32,000 weapons and suits of armour from the 15th to 18th centuries · in winter, with a guided tour

Information
Duration
1 h
Season
All year; from 1 November to 6 January, guided tour only except on certain days
Who it's for
Teenagers and adults; children find it impressive

The armoury of the Styrian estates, next to the Landhaus on the Herrengasse, is preserved just as it was: four floors with about 32,000 weapons, suits of armour, helmets and cannons from the 15th to 18th centuries, ready to arm the population against Ottoman attacks. It is the largest historic armoury left in the world and since 2026 it has the European Heritage Label. From 1 November 2026 to 6 January 2027 you can only enter with a guided tour, Tuesday to Sunday at 11:00 in German, 12:30 in English and 14:00 in German; on Saturdays and Sundays in November and December, and on some holiday days, you can also enter independently from 11:00 to 15:00.

As a familyWith teenagers

Directions See all of Graz

Opening hours and prices can change: check them before you go.

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Where to eat, where to stay and what else to do

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The dining room under the white vault, with cognac-coloured leather chairs© LandhauskellerThe classic table of the old town, beside the Landhaus

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What to order: the seasonal menu or a Styrian classic from the menu.

Monday to Saturday 12:00 to 1:00 · Sunday closed
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What to order: a Backhendl with potato salad and pumpkin-seed oil, and a beer.

Every day 10:30 to 23:00 · Kitchen 11:00 to 22:00
The dining room at Der Steirer© Der SteirerStyrian tapas and Sunday roast

Der Steirer

Restaurant · Graz · €€€€

What to order: the Styrian tapas, such as the pumpkin dumplings with nut butter or the tafelspitz jelly with Kernöl vinaigrette.

Every day 11:00 to 24:00 · Kitchen 11:30 to 22:30

To stay nearby

The lobby of the Hotel Weitzer, with a chandelier, large plants and the reception desk at the back© Hotel WeitzerHotel

Hotel Weitzer

Beside the Mur · 201 rooms · Rooftop sauna · Dogs allowed

Dogs welcome

Why we like it: Large hotel beside the Mur, a bridge from the old town, with 201 rooms, a café, a Styrian restaurant, a sauna and a rooftop gym. Dogs allowed.

From €105 / night View details
A relaxation area at the Grand Hotel Wiesler© Grand Hotel WieslerHotel

Grand Hotel Wiesler

Grand period hotel on the Grieskai · 102 rooms · Contemporary art

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Schlossberghotel

At the foot of the Schlossberg rock · House more than 500 years old · Art and antiques

Why we like it: Hotel with more than 500 years of history at the foot of the Schlossberg rock, beside the funicular, decorated with contemporary art and antiques, with apartments.

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