Karl-Franzens-Universität Graz, Graz

Name: Karl-Franzens-Universität Graz
Address: Universitaetsplatz 3, Graz, 8010, Austria
Telephone: 43 316 380 0

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The University of Graz, located in Graz, Austria, is the largest and oldest university in Styria, as well as the second-largest and second-oldest university in Austria. ()

Local name: Universität Graz Established: 1585 (439 years ago)Coordinates: 47°4'40"N, 15°26'59"E

Address

Universitaetsplatz 3GeidorfGraz 8010 Austria

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43 316 380 0

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Karl-Franzens-Universität Graz – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Schlossberg, Graz Opera, Church of the Sacred Heart, Graz Cathedral.

0.6 miW
Forested public park with hilltop fort
Schlossberg, Graz
16 min walk • Schlossberg is a picturesque hill dominating the Austrian city of Graz. Its name, which literally translates as "Castle Mountain," comes from the medieval castle that once was an important defensive point. Today, Schlossberg is the green heart of the city and a...
0.6 miS
Opera, Theater, Concerts and shows
Graz Opera, Graz
17 min walk • The Graz Opera is an Austrian opera house and opera company based in Graz. The orchestra of the opera house also performs concerts as the Graz Philharmonic Orchestra.
0.6 miSE
19th-century Gothic Revival church
Church of the Sacred Heart, Graz
17 min walk • The Herz-Jesu-Kirche is the largest church in Graz, Austria. It was designed down to the last detail by architect Georg Hauberrisser and constructed from 1881 to 1887.
0.5 miSW
15th-century Gothic Catholic cathedral
Graz Cathedral, Graz
13 min walk • Graz Cathedral, also called St. Giles' Cathedral, is the cathedral church in the Austrian city of Graz, dedicated to Saint Giles. It is the seat of the bishop of the Steiermark diocese, called the Diocese of Graz-Seckau. The church was built in 1438-62 by Friederick III in the Gothic architecture.
0.6 miSW
Observation decks and towers, Historical place
Clock Tower, Graz
17 min walk • The Graz clock tower is a 28 meter high clock tower. It stands on the Schloßberg and is the landmark of Graz with its dials over 5 meters in diameter and the gilded hands.
0.7 miS
47°4'4"N • 15°26'57"E
Theatercafe, Graz
18 min walk • Concerts and shows, Comedy club, Theater
0.6 miSW
Interesting neighbourhood,
Innere Stadt, Graz
15 min walk • Innere Stadt is the 1st district of the Austrian city of Graz, capital of the federal state of Styria. It is the part of the Old Town containing the Schloßberg and the city park.
0.6 miSW
47°4'18"N • 15°26'30"E
Diözesanmuseum Graz, Graz
15 min walk • Museum
0.5 miSW
47°4'30"N • 15°26'23"E
Volkskundemuseum, Graz
14 min walk • Museum, Specialty museum
0.7 miSW
47°4'21"N • 15°26'12"E
Museum im Palais, Graz
19 min walk • Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
0.5 miSW
47°4'25"N • 15°26'29"E
Grazer Spielzeugmuseum, Graz
13 min walk • Museum, City gate

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Karl-Franzens-Universität Graz?

Nearby attractions include University of Graz Library, Graz (2 min walk), Leechkirche, Graz (6 min walk), City park, Graz (10 min walk), Landesarchiv Graz, Graz (13 min walk).

How to get to Karl-Franzens-Universität Graz by public transport?

The nearest stations to Karl-Franzens-Universität Graz:

Bus

Universität • Lines: 39, 41, 63, N2 (2 min walk)
Uni/ReSoWi • Lines: 31 (3 min walk)

Tram

Merangasse • Lines: 1, 7 (10 min walk)
Tegetthoffplatz • Lines: 1 (10 min walk)

Train

Schloßbergbahn Bergstation (16 min walk)
Fairytale Express (17 min walk)