Grazer Burg & Double Spiral Staircase
Grazer Burg
Former residence of Emperor Frederick III, home to a Gothic double spiral staircase completed in 1499, an architectural marvel.
Built from 1438, the Graz Burg was once the seat of Habsburg emperors Frederick III and Maximilian I and now houses the offices of the Styrian state government. The Doppelwendeltreppe (double spiral staircase) in the tower, completed in 1499, features two stone flights that twist around each other, parting and meeting again. Known as the 'Reconciliation Staircase,' it is a masterpiece of late Gothic stonework. The courtyard and staircase are free to visit, and the rear of the complex connects to the city park and the palace gardens.
Opening hours
Approx. 07:00–21:00 (courtyard)
Nearby sights
- Graz Cathedral
- Mausoleum of Emperor Ferdinand II
- Glockenspielplatz
- Stadtpark
- Styrian Armoury (Landeszeughaus)
- Landhaus Courtyard
- Hauptplatz
- Graz Opera