Introduction to Graz
Graz is the 2nd city of Austria - capital city of the southern Austrian province of Styria. At its heart is Hauptplatz, the medieval old town's main square.
Shops and restaurants line the narrow surrounding streets, which blend Renaissance and baroque architecture. A funicular leads up Schlossberg, the town hill, to the Uhrturm, a centuries-old clock tower. Across the River Mur, futuristic Kunsthaus Graz exhibits contemporary art.
Graz, is a charming, relaxed, and surprisingly cool city. Not only is it a UNESCO City of Design, but it was also declared the European Capital of Culture in 2003 and a City of Culinary Delights in 2008.
Its well-preserved old town is one of the best in Central Europe, consisting of over 1,000 Gothic and contemporary buildings. With six universities, there’s also a young population to ensure the city remains hip and interesting.
Whatever architecture style you favour, Graz is a beautiful city to wander around, get lost amongst the side streets, and simply take in the unique buildings around you.

Congress Centre: Messe Congress Graz
MCG operates a number of venues in Graz, two of which we are utilising: for the congress meetings and the Welcome Reception
- 25 Meeting Rooms for up to 5,500 participants
- Exhibition hall for over 1,000 exhibition stands
- Full inhouse state-of-the-art AV, with most rooms having installed equipment
- Superb catering for the physical wellbeing of delegates
- Located close to the city centre and hotels
Website: https://mcg.at/

Venues

Main Congress Venue
Messe Congress GrazAddress: Messeplatz 1, 8010 Graz, Austria
Website: https://mcg.at/
Welcome Reception (Registration & Badging)Congress Graz Address: Albrechtgasse 1, 8010 Graz, Austria
Associations Congress Dinner & Awards CeremonyThe Old University, Graz Address: Hofgasse 14, 8010 Graz, Austria
Website: https://alte-universitaet.at/
Travel within Graz
Trams
Trams run throughout the city centre and delegates are able to use the trams, free of charge using their congress badge to travel from their hotel to the congress centre as well as to the welcome reception and congress party venue from their hotel or the congress centre.
Tram stations for the lines 4, 5, 6 (13):
- Jakominigürtel (Messe)
- Stadthalle
- Fröhlichgasse (Messe)
- Münzgrabenstrasse (Messe)
Taxi transfers from/to the airport
There is a a taxi rank directly in front of the passenger hall, close to the arrivals area.
Bus from the airport to the city centre
Public buses ensure a smooth and convenient transfer between Graz airport and the main station in Graz, Jakominiplatz.
The bus stop is directly outside the passenger terminal, right next to the departure area. The price for a one-way trip is EUR 3.00.
