Stadtpark Graz is the main city park, laid out in 1869 on former fortification land, stretching between the old town and the university quarter with century-old plane trees, a pond, and the Kiosk cafe. The Forum Stadtpark in the park has been an important contemporary arts space since 1960, connected to the Austrian literary avant-garde and to writers including Peter Handke. Free to enter. Check forum-stadtpark.at for what is currently showing.
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Stadtpark Graz
The main city park of Graz, laid out in 1869 on the site of former fortification glacis. It stretches from the old town to the university quarter and contains the Forum Stadtpark (an influential contemporary arts space since 1960), a pond, the Kiosk cafe, and century-old plane trees. The park connects the Schlossberg area to the Joanneum Quarter.
- Type
- park
- Destination
- Graz
- Cost
- Free to visit
- Founded
- 1869
- Era
- Imperial
- Address
- Stadtpark, 8010 Graz, 8010 Graz
- Coordinates
- 47.0738, 15.4447
- Official website
- Visit website