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Choose a pin to see its details; photographs appear where available.\n\n**Drawing route** The itinerary still works without the map.\n\nThings to do / Spielberg\n\n#### Every place on this page\n\n02 / Build your own Spielberg\n\n### Follow what\n*pulls you in.*\n\nThe city makes more sense when experiences are connected by interest, not forced into a generic ranking.\n\n01\n\ngraz-culture-and-dining\n\n#### Graz UNESCO Old Town & dining\n\n Historic clock towers, futuristic architecture, and traditional Austrian taverns.\n\n1. 01\n\n **Schlossberg & Clock Tower**\n\n Hilltop fortress offering panoramic views over Graz’s red-tiled roofs, reached by funicular or stairs.\n2. 02\n\n **Kunsthaus Graz**\n\n Spectacular biomorphic modern art museum (the \"Friendly Alien\") on the banks of the Mur River.\n3. 03\n\n **Der Steirer Graz**\n\n Renowned culinary tavern serving authentic Styrian tapas, crispy fried chicken, and local wines.\n\n02\n\nthermal-spas-and-wellness\n\n#### Therme Aqualux & Alpine wellness\n\n Thermal mineral baths and sauna landscapes located minutes from the circuit.\n\n1. 01\n\n **Therme Aqualux (Fohnsdorf)**\n\n Thermal mineral spa featuring expansive indoor/outdoor pools, sauna world, and wellness lounges just 6 km from the track.\n\n03\n\nstyrian-culinary-and-wine\n\n#### Styrian culinary & wine heritage\n\n Authentic pumpkin seed oil specialities, local breweries, and Schilcher vineyards.\n\n1. 01\n\n **Styrian Pumpkin Seed Oil Tasting**\n\n Visit local oil mills (Ölmühle) to sample freshly pressed \"black gold\" pumpkin seed oil.\n2. 02\n\n **Gösser Brewery (Leoben)**\n\n Historic home of Austria’s favorite race-week beer, located 35 minutes northeast of Spielberg.\n\n04\n\nalpine-drives-and-nature\n\n#### Military aviation & mountain passes\n\n Historic fighter jets and scenic mountain drives across the Murtal region.\n\n1. 01\n\n **Zeltweg Military Aviation Museum**\n\n Located at Hinterstoisser Air Base, housing historical Austrian Air Force jet fighters and helicopters.\n2. 02\n\n **Gaberl Pass Scenic Drive**\n\n High-altitude mountain pass road connecting the Murtal valley with western Styria.\n\n04 / Keep planning\n\n### Turn inspiration\ninto a day.\n\n[Compare Red Bull Ring grandstands →]()[Choose camping vs Graz hotels →]()[Master the Knittelfeld train route →]()\n\nTherme Aqualux spa and fine dining establishments in Graz book to capacity during Grand Prix week; reserve tickets in advance." }