What to expect
History and modern life merge amid thriving breweries in the cultural capital of the Styrian region
When to go
Autumn for avant-garde arts--from jazz to mime--at Steierischer Herbst festival
What to do
Eggenberg Palace, the Armory, the Castle, Landesmuseum Joanneum
Local colour
Daydream over coffee in the leafy confines of Stadtpark at Café Promenade
Don't miss
Schlossberg's sweeping citadel views, ornate clock tower, and perennial concerts
Don't forget
Architecture enthusiasts can delight in the Austrian Open-Air Museum's showcase of styles