# Styria Beyond F1: Graz Old Town, Thermal Spas & Alpine Roads

> Explore Styria outside the race: Graz’s historic Schlossberg, Aqualux thermal baths, Zeltweg Aviation Museum, and the best traditional Austrian schnitzels.

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## Page content

Above Guide / Curated Spielberg

## Things to do
*in Spielberg.*

Pair the Austrian Grand Prix with thermal baths, UNESCO old towns, and traditional Styrian dining.

[Explore the collection](<https://above.guide/austria-f1/things-to-do#themes>)

Spielberg  Beyond the circuit

### Off the  clock.

Explore the green heartland of Austria, from the thermal waters of Fohnsdorf to the historic lanes of Graz.

Spielberg

#### Make time for the destination.

[Find your next stop](<https://above.guide/austria-f1/things-to-do#themes>)

On the map

### Where they all are.

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Things to do / Spielberg

#### Every place on this page

02 / Build your own Spielberg

### Follow what
*pulls you in.*

The city makes more sense when experiences are connected by interest, not forced into a generic ranking.

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graz-culture-and-dining

#### Graz UNESCO Old Town & dining

 Historic clock towers, futuristic architecture, and traditional Austrian taverns.

1. 01

   **Schlossberg & Clock Tower**

   Hilltop fortress offering panoramic views over Graz’s red-tiled roofs, reached by funicular or stairs.
2. 02

   **Kunsthaus Graz**

   Spectacular biomorphic modern art museum (the "Friendly Alien") on the banks of the Mur River.
3. 03

   **Der Steirer Graz**

   Renowned culinary tavern serving authentic Styrian tapas, crispy fried chicken, and local wines.

02

thermal-spas-and-wellness

#### Therme Aqualux & Alpine wellness

 Thermal mineral baths and sauna landscapes located minutes from the circuit.

1. 01

   **Therme Aqualux (Fohnsdorf)**

   Thermal mineral spa featuring expansive indoor/outdoor pools, sauna world, and wellness lounges just 6 km from the track.

03

styrian-culinary-and-wine

#### Styrian culinary & wine heritage

 Authentic pumpkin seed oil specialities, local breweries, and Schilcher vineyards.

1. 01

   **Styrian Pumpkin Seed Oil Tasting**

   Visit local oil mills (Ölmühle) to sample freshly pressed "black gold" pumpkin seed oil.
2. 02

   **Gösser Brewery (Leoben)**

   Historic home of Austria’s favorite race-week beer, located 35 minutes northeast of Spielberg.

04

alpine-drives-and-nature

#### Military aviation & mountain passes

 Historic fighter jets and scenic mountain drives across the Murtal region.

1. 01

   **Zeltweg Military Aviation Museum**

   Located at Hinterstoisser Air Base, housing historical Austrian Air Force jet fighters and helicopters.
2. 02

   **Gaberl Pass Scenic Drive**

   High-altitude mountain pass road connecting the Murtal valley with western Styria.

04 / Keep planning

### Turn inspiration
into a day.

[Compare Red Bull Ring grandstands →](<https://above.guide/austria-f1/circuit>)[Choose camping vs Graz hotels →](<https://above.guide/austria-f1/where-to-stay>)[Master the Knittelfeld train route →](<https://above.guide/austria-f1/getting-to-austria>)

Therme Aqualux spa and fine dining establishments in Graz book to capacity during Grand Prix week; reserve tickets in advance.



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