Graz

Shopping in Herrengasse means sightseeing at the same time. Most of the shops are located in historic buildings, they tell stories of the past. While shopping watch out for the „Painted House“, the Armoury Museum or the beautiful Landhaushof. Shop for shoes, fashion, jewellery.

For more than 75 years Knilli Men & Women is one of the leading clothing stores in Graz. Knilli is positioned in the high-end segment for men and women and offers a wide selection of international top brands ranging from Ermenegildo Zegna, Etro, Dolce & Gabbana, Moncler, Boglioli, Brunello Cucinelli etc. Beside such well-known brands, Knilli continuously keeps an eye on new trends and promising new labels. While sipping a drink in the own bar you will enjoy a shopping trip for all senses.

Just off the Herrengasse, the Stempfergasse is home of known brands and local designers. This quaint little street offers a dramatic sense of fashion. Very trendy: make a stop at Frankowitsch Delikatessen and have a glass of sparkling wine and the famous Frankowitsch sandwiches.

In 2012 the first Austrian Closed Shop was openend in Graz. Closed is an international Denim-Fashion brand which cultivates a young, fresh look at everyday life. Its effortless style results from a harmonic mix of sportswear, denim, utility and fashion codes. Founded in 1978 in Italy today Closed is based in Hamburg. Apart from the Jeans and Chino lines the Closed-shop in Graz features 4 women and men collections every year.

The best way to discover the lifestyle of the locals is a visit to the farmer’s markets on Kaiser-Josef-Platz and on Lendplatz. These two markets are open daily except Sundays from 6 AM to 1 PM and showcase the variety of local vegetables, fish, meat, flowers, breads etc. Everything is produces locally and partly organic. Stop there for the famous pumpkinseedoil!

Cobblestones, beautiful buildings and a picturesque space are opened up to us. The Franziskanerviertel-quarter is one of the most beautiful and popular places of the city of Graz. Small, historic shops coddle up to the outside walls of the gothic Franziskanerkirche-church and shape the romantic picture of the place.

Leading from the Hauptplatz (main square) to Joanneumring, Schmiedgasse is mainly a pedestrian zone, and a popular shopping area with many small shops and bars. Centuries ago, the street was home to craftsmen, blacksmiths, wainwrights, tinners and gunsmiths. Today, Schmiedgasse - parallel to Herrengasse - offers a historic ambience in which to shop and stroll with friends.