Discover Sankt Peter: Church Art, Lustbühel and Graz’s Natural Landscapes

Sankt Peter is a district of Graz with historical, natural and architectural points of interest. Anyone wishing to combine a trip to Graz with a variety of discoveries will find topics here for culture enthusiasts, nature lovers and families with school-age children. When choosing a holiday apartment in Sankt Peter, it is therefore worth considering the desired focus of the trip during the planning stage.

Church and History in Sankt Peter

The parish church of St. Peter was mentioned in a document in 1258, pointing to a long history. The interior of the Graz-St. Peter parish church is predominantly Baroque in style. It is precisely this contrast between its early documentary mention and its visible Baroque design that makes the church an interesting cultural point of reference for your stay.

Lustbühel Palace is also one of the historic features of the area around Graz. Lustbühel Palace has towered over Graz since the early 17th century; the ensemble of buildings is a listed monument. During guided tours, Lustbühel Agriculture gives kindergartens and primary schools the opportunity to experience agriculture in the city of Graz. The visit lasts around three hours. For school classes and youth groups, the Graz-St. Peter parish offers age-appropriate guided tours during which they can get to know St. Peter Church more closely.

Nature and Exercise

The Lustbühel nature reserve is a 2.73-hectare local recreation area in Graz. Another distinctive natural area is Graz’s “Urwald” forest: it extends across three hectares, where more than 35 tree species grow. There is one particular feature to bear in mind when planning your journey: Graz’s “Urwald” forest can only be reached on foot or by bus and tram. This information may play an important role in planning your day and choosing the pace of your excursions.

The BS Emil-Breisach Park in Graz’s St. Peter district covers approximately 550 m². The City of Graz lists it, formerly known as ORF Park, as a district sports area. The park thus complements the historical and nature-oriented topics with an insight into St. Peter’s everyday urban structure.

Architecture and Local Character

The Terrassenhaussiedlung housing estate in St. Peter was planned as a demonstration building project from 1965 and constructed between 1972 and 1978. A central underground car park keeps the estate grounds free of cars. The estate therefore represents a distinct architectural feature within the district and offers a reason, when exploring the area, to look beyond classic sights and also pay attention to the built environment.

Which Accommodation Suits Your Travel Plans

When looking for accommodation in Sankt Peter, you can base your choice on your preferred daily itinerary. Some of the guided tours are explicitly aimed at kindergartens, primary schools, school classes or youth groups. This means that the decision between a holiday apartment and a holiday house can remain aligned with your own plans, without requiring a particular type of accommodation.

Further Destinations for Your Research

If you would like to compare other places in addition to Sankt Peter, you can continue your search with Nestelbach Bei Graz, Graz, Feldkirchen Bei Graz, Fölling, Thondorf, Semriach, Sankt Bartholomä and Taschen.

To the higher-level travel overview: Graz and Surroundings.