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Graz, Austria's second-largest city, is a lovely city in the country's southeast. This well-preserved city is the capital of the state of Styria and is home to some of the country's most spectacular palaces, intriguing museums, and daring contemporary architecture. After viewing Graz, you may cross the border into Slovenia and Hungary, two of Austria's lesser-known but equally intriguing neighbors.

Parking and traffic advice

Unless otherwise specified, the speed limits on highways are 130km/h, 110km/h on main highways, 100km/h on country roads, and 50km/h inside inhabited areas.

During the winter, snow blocks several of the smaller high-altitude highways and passes. Snow chains are an excellent idea to keep in your automobile. Inquire with your automobile rental company about it.

During the hottest months of the year, July and August, traffic bottlenecks on national roads are typical, especially on weekends when most Austrians go on holiday.

The legal alcohol limit for experienced drivers is 0.05 percent and 0.01 percent for inexperienced drivers. Exceeding the limit can result in hefty penalties, a license restriction across the EU, or even jail.

When driving, you must have proof of insurance and the car's documents with you.
You must have your passport or ID card with you at all times when driving.
The emergency number, like in the rest of the EU, is 112.

City facts that are useful

Despite its lack of proximity to the shore, Graz features an oceanic climate with humid continental influences. In July, the average high temperature is 25°C, whereas in January, the average high temperature is 3°C. Graz experiences a significant increase in precipitation from May to September, but is generally dry in the winter. Graz is regarded as one of Austria's sunniest cities.

Graz has been inhabited since at least the Neolithic age and was a part of the Habsburg Empire for centuries. Aside from German-speaking Austrians, the city was also a popular destination for Croatians, Slovenes, and Italians. The former two have had a particularly big impact on the city's architecture, culture, and food, much of which has survived to the present day. Small Croatian and Slovenian populations still exist in the city. Graz is only 68 km north of Maribor, Slovenia's second-largest city, and 195 km northwest of Zagreb, Croatia's capital.