The Murinsel (German, literally Mur island) in Graz, Austria, is an artificial floating "island" in the middle of the river Mur and links the two banks on both sides. At night the blue navigation lights that surround the structure light up.

With the river Mur swirling cheerfully by on both left and right sides, from the Murinsel you can appreciate a completely new perspective of the city of Graz. The island has brought the river Mur back to the people of Graz. Up to a few years ago, the river had been polluted by sewage water and industrial effluent.

The Murinsel, also known as the Mur Island, is an artificial floating platform situated in the middle of the River Mur in Graz, Austria. It was designed by New York artist Vito Acconci on account of Graz being a European Capital of Culture for 2003.

Apr 6, 2016 · As one of the world's most out of this world bridges (or islands), the Murinsel is far more than just a way to get from one side of the river to another. It is a real-world science fiction ...

Die Grazer Murinsel bzw., gemäß Projekt, Die Insel in der Mur[1] ist eine künstliche Insel als schwimmende Plattform, die ab 1999 geplant, 2002 gebaut und im Jänner 2003 in der Mur inmitten von Graz eröffnet wurde, um im Rahmen des Kulturhauptstadtjahres (Graz 2003) [2] neben dem Schlossberg ein zweites und modernes Wahrzeichen der Stadt zu scha...

Murinsel is a constructed island-cum-bridge of metal and plastic in the middle of the Mur. This modern floating landmark contains a cafe, a kids' playground and a small stage. Even if you don't stop in, it's a great little detour that brings you up close to the fast-flowing river.

Die Grazer Murinsel ist ein ca. 50 Meter langes und 20 Meter breites Bauwerk in Muschelform - ein ungewöhnliches Wahrzeichen im Wasser, das anlässlich des Kulturhauptstadtjahres 2003 - nach einem Entwurf des New Yorker Künstlers Vito Acconci - errichtet wurde.

Holiday feeling in the middle of Graz! You hear the sound of water, look out over the banks of the Mur and the sights of the old town. An excursion to the island is worthwhile early in the morning, at noon and in the evening. We are looking forward to your visit and would be happy to welcome you to our coffee shop.

Die Murinsel wurde 1999 geplant, 2002 errichtet und zu Beginn des Kulturhauptstadtjahres 2003 eröffnet. Spannende Inselfotos? Haben Sie die Murinsel in einer ungewöhnlichen Perspektive fotografiert?

Apr 14, 2023 · Join us as we travel to this week’s iconic #AustrianExplorer destination, the Murinsel, a shell-like, floating attraction situated on the river Mur in Graz. Designed by the American artist Vito Acconci in 2003, this work of art functions both …