District · XI. · Styria
Mariatrost
Mariatrost is Graz's 11th district. The centre is about 28 minutes away.
Tap any point on the map to see every value for exactly that spot: transit, green, noise, heat and more.
- heat island, Gründerzeit
- industry, strongly heated
- perimeter blocks, moderately overheated
- garden city
- urban fringe, slightly overheated
- slopes, parks (cool)
- cold side valleys
History & character
From Pilgrimage to Urban Community
Mariatrost, formerly known as Maria Trost, is the 11th district of Graz and has a history that dates back to the 15th century when the pilgrimage to Maria Trost began. Until the 1930s, the name Maria Trost was largely unknown, and the area was referred to by the community name Fölling. Before its incorporation into Graz, there was a market community called Maria Trost, which included the cadastral communities of Wenisbuch and Fölling. During this time, there were numerous associations and facilities, including the Sanatorium Maria Grün and the Maria Trost spa, which were among the most well-known in the Graz area. In 1946, Mariatrost was officially recognized as a separate district of Graz and has since developed into a quiet residential area.
Today, Mariatrost is characterized by its proximity to nature, with the Mariatroster stream as a central axis and adjacent recreational areas like Leechwald and Platte. The idyllic surroundings, gentle elevations, and historic basilica make the district an attractive place to live, offering both tranquility and a connection to urban life.
Transit connections
Lines and modes from OpenStreetMap, frequency from the timetable (Graz Linien (Styrian transit) and ÖBB): local stops within walking distance, stations counted a little wider. As of: August 2026.
Access · travel time
Where can you get from here, by which mode, to which destination? The map colours every location in the district by real travel time (dark = fast).
Real travel time per inhabited location (250 m grid, clipped to the real district boundary) to destinations in Graz. Transit from the schedule router (Day = peak, Late = after 11pm), bike/walk/car over the street network (car computed without traffic, so rush hour takes correspondingly longer).
Leisure & culture
What makes the area lively: culture, green space, nightlife and sport.
- Museums & galleries
Tramway Museum Graz
- Parks & green
Generationen- Mitmach- Garten, Morgentau Garten Mariatrost, Naturschutzgebiet Am Josefbach - Bullmanngrund, Ökohof, Ökopark Eugenie-Schmiedl-Hain, Schloss Kroisbach
- Sports
Bezirkssportplatz Mariatrost, body mind spirit, INJOYmed Graz Ost, Sportplatz JSV Mariatrost, Stocksporthalle ESV Mariatrost
- Markets
Bauernmarkt Mariagrün, Bauernmarkt Mariatrost
Publicly accessible culture and leisure venues within the district boundary, better-known first.
Climate & environment
On hot summer days, local cooling matters. Water close by cools the surroundings noticeably.
Where trees or woody vegetation grow, from satellite imagery (Copernicus, 5 m, 2021 data). The City of Graz tree register only records city trees along streets and in parks and barely covers this district, so the satellite view shows the green here.
Light & shadow
Check the light anywhere. Type an address or click the map, pick a floor and drag through the day. The buildings cast their real shadows. Pan the map to explore.
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Real building heights (OpenStreetMap footprints with heights from the BEV laser scan), sun hours and shadows from sun position and geometry. How much of it reaches you also depends on orientation and windows.
What does living here cost?
Asking prices (not land-register), orientation, not a valuation of a specific flat. Source: IMMOXX-Markterhebung (Kauf) / immomarktanalyse.at (Miete) · June 2026. Prices actually paid, per political district. Source: STATISTIK AUSTRIA, Immobilien-Durchschnittspreise 2025. All districts compared →
Living & commercial
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Explore & more
Frequently asked questions
How well connected is Mariatrost by public transport?
From Mariatrost you reach Jakominiplatz in the centre of Graz in about 28 minutes by public transport.
Where can I find flats and commercial space in Mariatrost?
You can browse available homes and commercial spaces in Mariatrost in the wohnwahn search, each honestly rated for location, climate, greenery and commute.