Graz is Austria's second-biggest city and the ideal base to explore the scenic Styrian region. Pick up a rental car from Graz Thalerhof International Airport and set off on an Austrian adventure.

A highlight of the city itself is the Schlossberg funicular, which whisks you up to the top of Schlossberg Hill for outstanding panoramic views of Graz's terracotta rooftops. Get your bearings and then to the main square to grab a coffee and browse the cute independent shops.