Graz-Umgebung District

Graz-Umgebung District is an administrative area surrounding Styria's capital city, encompassing 36 municipalities spread across suburban and rural settlements. The region creates a gradual transition from urban development to countryside, blending built-up areas with open landscape.

The district received its present administrative form during 2015 reforms in Styria that reorganized local governance structures. This restructuring merged previously separate administrative areas into the current territorial unit.

The municipalities within Graz-Umgebung District maintain their individual celebrations and events, contributing to the preservation of Styrian regional traditions.

A vehicle registered in this area displays the license plate code GUN to indicate administrative affiliation. Visitors can find local information and services by inquiring at individual municipalities throughout the region.

The district records 150 inhabitants per square kilometer, creating a balanced population distribution between the urban influence of Graz and rural territories.

Location: Styria

Capital city: Graz

Elevation above the sea: 522 m

Shares border with: Graz, Voitsberg District, Deutschlandsberg District, Leibnitz District, Südoststeiermark District, Weiz District, Bruck-Mürzzuschlag District, Leoben District, Murtal District

Website: https://bh-grazumgebung.steiermark.at

GPS coordinates: 47.06200,15.41500

Latest update: December 7, 2025 09:24