This sundial created by Wolfgang Buchner is situated at the Styrian state archive in Graz. The state archive is located at the Karmeliterplatz, a plaza in the centre of the city.
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Pumpkin seed oil tasting in Graz
During summer 2013 the organization Steirisches Kürbiskernöl g.g.A. (Styrian Pumpkin Seed Oil P.D.O.) offers a tasting for pumpkin seed oil in a traditional restaurant of Graz. Opposite to other tastings of products, this event doesn’t present different types of pumpkin seed oil for selling but explain the difference between Styrian pumpkin seed oil and other oils from abroad.
Grazer Burg in Graz
The construction of Graz Castle (Grazer Burg) started in 1438 by Duke Friedrich V. The photo above was taken from the Burggarten, a hidden park just outside the old walls of Graz. The castle offers some interesting details, e.g. several engravings showing the motto A.E.I.O.U. and a complete twin spiral staircase.
Restaurant ‘Speisesaal’ in Graz
The restaurant Speisesaal is located on the ground floor of Hotel Wiesler. I think it is an ideal venue for having a burger or steak while listening to music presented by a DJ.
Kaiser-Josef-Markt in Graz
For fans of healthy nutrition the farmer market at Kaiser-Josef-Platz is a good tip. Here one can buy local products. At the photo one can see variety of apple named Schafnase. There are also a lot of products related to the Genussregion.
Learning about the architecture of Graz
In Graz there is a special offer provided by the Graz Guides and VeloVital. By a guided e-bike tour of three hours one can learn about different forms of architecture located in the city. As the tour is performed by e-bikes one come across a lot of different places scattered all over the city.
Cooking class at Kitchen 12 in Graz
Today I took my first lesson in cooking. For that purpose four journalists/bloggers and me visited the restaurant Kitchen 12 in Graz. This restaurant owned by Ferdinand Hladik offers not only warm meals and good wines but also cooking lessons for groups up to 30 persons.
Hotel Wiesler in Graz
Hotel Wiesler is located next to the center of Graz. After a walk of a few minutes one reaches the Museum of Contemporary Art (Kunsthaus) or the central market place. From many rooms one has a fine view of the landmark of Graz, a clock tower named Uhrturm.
McIntosh apples in Graz
At the Kaiser-Josef-Markt – the oldest farmer market of Graz – I saw this offer for McIntosh apples. Well, the spelling on this label is wrong but the story of these apples is interesting. I was told the famous computer model Apple Macintosh is named after this apple but for legal reasons they had to add an ‘a’ in the Mc.
Selection of Styrian delicacies
On a tour through Graz guided by the Graz Guides I had this selection of Styrian delicacies at the restaurant Eckstein. By the way did you know that Graz is also known as Austria’s Capital of Culinary Delights?
The cat at the ice cream shop
Cute! A cat observing people in front of an ice cream shop in my native town Graz, Austria. I wonder what it is thinking right at that moment. Any ideas?
Elevator up to the clock tower of Graz
An unique way to go up to the clock tower on top of a rock in the centre of Graz is taking this elevator. The lift connects a tunnel inside the rock with the plateau next to the clock tower of Graz. While going up in this glazed cab one have an exciting view of the elevator illuminated in blue.