The listed, historic main reading room has been preserved in its original state since its opening in 1895 and offers space for 128 readers. While the lending desk and specialist information have since been moved to another location, this room still exudes the charm of times gone by.

As part of a comprehensive general renovation of the main library, the neoclassical reading room was carefully renovated and modernized. In its day, it was one of the most modern buildings in Graz, equipped with electric lighting, making it a pioneer of its era. Today, this historic room impressively combines tradition and history.

Address: Graz University Library, Universitätsplatz 3a, 8010 Graz

The event center was built in 1872 and is harmoniously integrated into a park landscape. It is located directly on the banks of the Mur in Graz. The red brick of the old factory forms a unique backdrop with an event area of around 1,900 m2. The garden, which was converted in 2019, is available as additional event space. The
three different rooms on the first floor – the “Fachwerkhalle”, “Markthalle” and “Extraktionshalle mit dem Heizhaus” – offer the ideal setting for a wide variety of events, into which the extensive green spaces around the building can also be integrated very well.

Address: Seifenfabrik Event Center, Angergasse 43, 8010 Graz, www.seifenfabrik.info