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Aiola Island, Austria

From series “The Most Unusual and Strange Bridges on Earth”
Year: 2003.

The unique sight of the world is located in the Austrian city of Graz. Here the only bridge restaurant extends across the Mur River 'Aiola Island' across the Mur River. The restaurant has long been a favorite place for the city dwellers and is considered an attractive attraction for the tourists. In the middle of this modern pedestrian bridge, which connects two banks of the river, is the beautiful glazed pavilion.

Aiola Island, Austria It is a location of the popular restaurant, as well as the excellent viewing platforms and even the special beach areas, where you can sunbathe in the warm weather, for the visitors on the bridge. The strange bridge at the river Mur was opened in 2003. The author of her design was the architect from New York Vito Acconci.

Apart from the great functional importance, the bridge Aiola Island has a huge cultural value. The restaurant on its island is used for ceremonial banquets. Particularly popular is this unusual resort with the newlyweds. Many travelers and locals strive to walk on the romantic pedestrian bridge in the evening when lit with the beautiful illumination. It must be noted that the bridge was opened on Mur River on the occasion of an important event for the city. In 2003, Graz was declared the cultural capital of Europe. Next - Ponte Vecchio


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ATM bankomat: 'DenizBank AG' located in 0.6 km ( check the route on the map).
Car rental office: 'Avis Autovermietung Graz' is located in 2.94 km ( on the map).
Fuel station: 'Peter Steinbauer' in 0.85 km
Supermarket: 'Eurospar' in 0.07 km
Parking: 'Tiefgarage Pfauengarten' in 0.46 km
Apotheek: 'Landschafts- Apotheke Mag. pharm. Smolniker Margrit' in 0.07 km
Police station: 'Polizeiinspektion Graz-Schmiedgasse' in 0.36 km
Cafe/restaurant: 'Mehlschwalbe' in 0.02 km
Railway station: 'Hauptplatz/Congress' in 0.05 km

Nearest airports:
 »  Thalerhof Airport GRZ - in 8 km
 »  Maribor International Airport MBX - in 59 km
 »  Klagenfurt Airport KLU - in 96 km
 »  Brnik Airport LJU - in 119 km
 »  FlyBalaton Airport SOB - in 137 km
 Cities nearby

Best hotels near Aiola Island

Grazer Schwalbe

Located in 0 km from Aiola Island
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Rooms: 1
The apartment features a fully equipped kitchen with dining area, a seating area with satellite TV, and a bathroom with bath and shower facilities. … More: photo, rates and booking
Haus Mobene - Hotel Garni

Located in 1 km from Aiola Island
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Rooms: 15
The entire building offers disabled access. The Jakominiplatz public transport hub, the Stadthalle convention centre and concert hall, as well as the … More: photo, rates and booking
Roomz Graz

Located in 2 km from Aiola Island
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Rooms: 131
The bright and modern rooms at Roomz Graz are air-conditioned and feature a flat-screen TV, a safe, and a bathroom. The restaurant serves Styrian and … More: photo, rates and booking
Hans Mauracher Schlössl

Located in 3 km from Aiola Island
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Rooms: 4
The provided apartments are all fitted with a balcony or a terrace, a flat-screen satellite TV, a fully equipped kitchenette with a dishwasher, and a … More: photo, rates and booking

Nearest unique sightseeing spots to visit

Stairs to Schlossberg
0 km - Stairs to Schlossberg
One of the main attractions of the Austrian city of Graz is the Clock Tower Schlossberg. Its top is clearly visible from any part of the city.The only way to go up to the tower is to walk along a steep staircase with the same name. A steep staircase of zigzag shape was …
Arnold Schwarzenegger Museum
5 km - Arnold Schwarzenegger Museum
One of the most famous museums in the world is located in the Austrian village of Thal. It is dedicated to the legendary actor Arnold Schwarzenegger. The place of the museum location was not chosen by chance, as Tal village is home to the world-famous actor. It was …
Underwater Park Gruner See
59 km - Underwater Park Gruner See
In Austria, fans of unusual places will be able to visit the Gruner See park located in the small town of Tragoess. In winter, the park doesn’t differ from the usual one. It has a comfortable zone for walks with wooden benches and a stone-paved pathwalks. The main …
River Mur Observation Tower
74 km - River Mur Observation Tower
An amazing building, which is sure to keep interest of height-lovers, is situated in Austria, on the banks of the Mur river. This river flows at the border of Austria and Slovenia. Scenic forests grow along its banks. If you will climb the observation tower, you will …
Minimundus
102 km - Minimundus
In Austria, the most interesting park of miniatures is to be found in the city of Klagenfurt. It covers an area of 26000 square meters and presents to the attention of visitors 150 mini-copies of outstanding world sights at a scale of 1:25. About half of park models …
Bled Town
127 km - Bled Town
The picturesque town of Bled is in Slovenia, close to the border with Austria and Italy. The main character of this ancient city is the castle, the first mention of which dates back to the beginning of the 11th century. The Bled Castle is located on a cliff top that is …

Top destination around Aiola Island - Graz

Featuring very bright and stylish rooms, the Hotel Greenrooms is ready to offer its services to customers. The main feature of its interior is fully reflected in its name; her trendy, modern rooms with beautiful finishes made from natural materials are decorated with a predominance of green. All interior decorations are made in green and sunny yellow tones, even the paintings on display depict green fruits and plants. In addition, there is a strict natural wood finish, which helps to balance out the variety of colors and fashion accessories.

Among urban apartments, Superbude Graz is considered as one of the most stylish. They are located in the Lend district, in the immediate vicinity of a busy square and a market. The interior of the apartment has all the colors of the rainbow incorporated within it; you can see a lot of bright fabrics, colorful upholstered furniture and unusual decorations in the rooms. Vivid paintings and a variety of original posters and plaque with interesting inscriptions are displayed on the walls. The inside is also complemented by live plants as well as very cute vintage-style accessories.
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