Styrian state archive

The Styrian State Archive is a repository in Graz that holds millions of documents from regional administration and public life. The collections span from medieval records to modern administrative files and include materials from various authorities based in Vienna.

The archive grew from collections of documents gathered since the Middle Ages that documented regional administration. In the 20th century, sensitive materials from the Nazi period were added, now accessible for research and historical study.

The collection reflects how people lived in the region through administrative documents and family records spanning different periods. Visitors can trace daily life and social structures of Styria across the centuries through these materials.

Visitors should plan ahead since accessing documents requires prior registration and coordination. Some materials have access restrictions, so it is worth checking the requirements before visiting.

The archive holds records from the period of confiscations that contain detailed information about seized assets and financial transactions. These documents help descendants today trace their family history and lost property.