HALF-DAY CITY EXCURSION

SUNDAY 17 NOVEMBER

Half-day city excursion with lunch

To provide an opportunity for all international participants to have a chance to learn about the rich history and vibrant culture of Graz, as usual we have organized a city excursion, which will be on Sunday 17 November.

There will be time to register for the conference before joining the tour at 11.00 hrs, and participants can be back in good time for any evening meetings or activities.

This will begin with a guided walking tour (or coach tour in the event of bad weather), and a chance to view the traditional architecture of the old town, a visit to the famous Schlossberg (castle). Graz has been awarded UNESCO World Heritage status. Many historical buildings have been meticulously renovated, to make them accessible to the public.

There will be a coffee stop at the Mur­insel restaurant (on the river), and lunch will be taken together.

The afternoon will conclude with entrance to the modern Kunsthaus Graz, known locally as the ‘friendly alien’ because of its appearance, see below, which is in stark contrast to its traditional surroundings, Its design and construction was part of the 2003 European Capital of Culture celebrations.

Delegates may opt to leave the tour there, to spend time at leisure viewing the paintings, or return as a group to the Congress Centre.