Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Nachtexpress
(Färberplatz 1; from 9pm Wed-Sat; 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 Hauptplatz)
Situated downstairs in the same
building as the bar M1, this cellar joint is the favoured hang-out of Graz' metal connois-
seurs, with a video screen showing live headbanger concerts.
BAR
GRAZ FOR CHILDREN
With its green spaces, playgrounds and relaxed atmosphere, Graz is made for children. The creation of
FriDa &
FreD
MAP
GOOGLE MAP
(
www.fridaundfred.at
;
Friedrichgasse 34; exhibition adult/child/family €5/5/14.50;
9am-5pm Mon, Wed & Thu, to 7pm Fri, 10am-5pm Sat & Sun; ; 34, 34E Museum der
Wahrnehmung), Graz's first museum devoted to children, makes it even better. This small but fun-packed mu-
seum is aimed at kids up to the age of 12, and hosts workshops, exhibitions and theatre. It has loads of hands-on
tasks and interactive displays.
;
4,
5 Schlossbergplatz/Murinsel), the longest grotto railway in Europe, is another highlight for the little ʼuns. The
railway ride of about 20 minutes takes you past fairy-tale scenes in tunnels once used as refuge from Allied
bombings during WWII.
Entertainment
To find out what's on and where in the city, pick up a copy of
Megaphon
(€2.50, in Ger-
man), a monthly magazine that combines entertainment listings with political and social
commentary. It's sold on most street corners. For cinema listings, see the website
www.uncut.at/graz
(in German). The main venue showing films in their original versions
Graz is an important cultural centre, hosting musical events throughout the year.
Theat-
8008 1102;
www.theater-graz.com
;
Kaiser-Josef-Platz 10;
9am-6pm
1, 7 Kaiser-Josef-Platz)
is the ticket office for the Oper-
Mon-Fri, to 1pm Sat, closed mid-Jul-mid-Aug;
nhaus and Schauspielhaus.
Opernhaus
(
www.theater-graz.com/oper
;
Kaiser-Josef-Platz 10; closed early Jul-late Aug; 1, 7 Kaiser-Josef-Platz)
The
main venue for opera. See the website for upcoming performances and prices.
OPERA
Schauspielhaus
THEATRE
