On-site tours

September 21–24, 2026

The conference offers 45 minutes tours at the site of the University Graz related to current and historical topics in physics. There is no extra fee, registration starts at 8th of September. The number of participants is limited. 

Klick for registering to the on-site tours.

Graz Center of Physics

Physics in Graz will move to a new building in the year 2030. The current status of the shell construction and the next steps until completion of the building will be introduced. Sturdy footwear required!

 by Klaus Grill, construction site manager

 - meeting point: at the GCP info container

 - limited to 20 participants

  • Tuesday 22 September 13:30 – 14:15
  • Wednesday 23 September 13:30 – 14:15
  • Thursday  24 September 13:30 – 14:15
Siegerprojekt GCP ©Aberjung GmbH
©Aberjung GmbH
Teleskop am astronomischen Turm ©Uni Graz/Greimel
©Uni Graz/Greimel

The Astronomic Observatory of the University Graz

A brief introduction to the topic of solar physics is offered. In case of clear weather conditions the sun can be observed through the historical refractor. Limited number of participants. 

- by Klaus Huber, University Graz 

- meeting point: at the green assembly point sign on the lawn in front of the physics building, Universitätsplatz 5

- limited to 20 participants 

  • Monday 21 September 13:30 – 14:15
  • Tuesday  22 September 13:30 – 14:15
  • Wednesday 23 September 13:30 – 14:15
  • Thursday  24 September 13:30 – 14:15

Historical Collection of Physics Instruments

Physics has long tradition in Graz with leading scientists acting as teacher and researcher. Several historical equipment from the 18th, 19th and 20th century will be introduced.

- by Klemens Rumpf, University Graz

- meeting point: physics building, main entrance, Universitätsplatz 5

- limited to 10 participants 

  • Monday 21 September 13:30 – 14:15
  • Wednesday 23 September 13:30 – 14:15
Helmholtz Resonator ©Uni Graz/Tzivanopoulos
©Uni Graz/Tzivanopoulos
Physics Exhibition UniGraz@Museum ©Uni Graz/Phf monte
©Uni Graz/Phf monte

Physics Exhibition UniGraz@Museum

Guided tour through the current exhibition “From Nature Observation to Nanophysics” at the museum of the university Graz.

- by Klemens Rumpf, University Graz

- meeting point: UniGraz Museum, entrance, Universitätsplatz 3, inner courtyard

- limited to 15 participants 

  • Tuesday 22 September 13:30 – 14:15
  • Thursday 24 September 13:30 – 14:15

Registration starts at 8th of September. Klick for registering to the on-site tours.