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Stairs to Schlossberg, Austria

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Height: 70 meters.

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 carved right in the rock, it has 260 steps and starts from the Schlossbergplatz square.

Stairs to Schlossberg, Austria In recent years, the attraction of Graz has become incredibly popular among tourists. Especially for guests of the city an elevator has been built next to the steep staircase. It must be emphasized that the staircase itself is also a prominent historical sight and was built almost simultaneously with the clock tower. Today, it is framed with beautiful carved stone walls. The ascent on the stairs is absolutely safe and takes about half an hour. On some routes excellent, comfortable viewing platforms have been equipped.

You can climb to the height of about 70 meters. In addition to the preserved tower on top of the hill you can see the surviving fragments of the old castle and many other ancient buildings that are sure to interest those who like excursions. Initially, the Schlossberg staircase was built for strategic purposes in order to provide an optimal path to the fortifications at the top of the mountain. Today, it provides guests with a shortcut to the most important city attractions. Next - Ladder Gastelugache


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Useful staff nearby

ATM bankomat: 'DenizBank AG' located in 1.11 km ( check the route on the map).
Car rental office: 'Avis Autovermietung Graz' is located in 3.21 km ( on the map).
Fuel station: 'Ena Biodiesel GmbH' in 0.62 km
Supermarket: 'TheSoupInc' in 0.43 km
Parking: 'Tiefgarage Pfauengarten' in 0.42 km
Apotheek: 'Salvator-Apotheke' in 0.31 km
Police station: 'Polizeianhaltezentrum Graz' in 0.22 km
Cafe/restaurant: 'Starcke Haus OG' in 0.2 km
Railway station: 'Schlossbergbahn (Sackstraße)' in 0.29 km

Nearest airports:
 »  Thalerhof Airport GRZ - in 8 km
 »  Maribor International Airport MBX - in 59 km
 »  Klagenfurt Airport KLU - in 97 km
 »  Brnik Airport LJU - in 120 km
 »  FlyBalaton Airport SOB - in 137 km
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Das Wirtshaus Greiner

Located in 0 km from Stairs to Schlossberg
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Awarded by the Gault Millau with 1 toque, the restaurant serves Styrian, international and Thai cuisine and offers a wide range of fine wines from … More: photo, rates and booking
Haus Mobene - Hotel Garni

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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
A&O Graz Hauptbahnhof

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From the rooftop bar you can enjoy panoramic views over the city and there are football and billiard tables in the lobby. You can also rent bicycles … More: photo, rates and booking
Hans Mauracher Schlössl

Located in 3 km from Stairs to Schlossberg
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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

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Top destination around Stairs to Schlossberg - Graz

Finding a hotel with a sophisticated historical setting in Graz is not a difficult task. One of such is the Palais Hotel Erzherzog Johann , located in the heart of the colorful historical district. It is considered one of the most prestigious hotels in the city. This luxurious palace-hotel has a very rich interior, which features genuine antique furniture. Some rooms have plush beds with a heavy velvet canopy and luxurious gold-plated armchairs. Chic antique carpets, antique clocks and authentic medieval chandeliers of impressive sizes are some things you will find inside the rooms. Each element of the hotel’s interior is more reminiscent of a priceless historical exhibit. In public areas, a rich collection of old paintings has been displayed; the hotel will surely appeal to fans of painting.

The Schlossberghotel - Das Kunsthotel is also housed in a very beautiful historic building with a snow-white facade and tiled roof. Original antique furniture and works of art were employed in the shaping of its interior. During the reconstruction of the building, the pristine components of its architecture such as the old wooden windows and exposed beams under the ceilings were partially preserved. The interior of the hotel is surprisingly characterized by a combination of authentic antiques, modern fashionable furnishings and works of art from different eras.
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