About this place
Raubergasse, literally 'Robber’s Alley,' sits on an old postal route and was historically named not after criminals, but after a notorious aristocratic family. Today, it borders the chic, modern Joanneumsviertel museum quarter, a hub of culture and innovation. The irony of the street's name, however, became starkly apparent in the late 20th century. This central quarter became a prime target for heavily armed heists. The most notorious incident occurred in April 1982, during a spectacular nighttime coup. A highly professional, international gang targeted the street with extreme precision, using heavy equipment to smash through reinforced security barriers. They escaped into the night with a haul worth millions of Austrian Schillings. It turned this quiet, cultural district into a massive, city-wide crime scene, proving that sometimes, a street's name is eerily prophetic.
Key facts
- 1982 year — In April, a professional gang executed the spectacular 'Million-Schilling Heist' here.
- 1 noble family — The street is actually named after the aristocratic 'Rauber' family, not thieves.
- 1913 year — The neighboring Joanneum museum opened its first public exhibition.
📍 Kalchberggasse 1, 8010, Graz