Stainz is a municipality in the district of Deutschlandsberg, in the Austrian state of Styria. It lies in the western part of Styria, within the wine-growing region known as Schilcherland.
The town's most notable landmark is Schloss Stainz, a former monastery complex that belongs to the Counts of Meran. It houses collections of the Universalmuseum Joanneum, making it a significant cultural and historical site in the area.
Stainz is also associated with Schilcher wine, a distinctive rosé produced in the surrounding region. Together, the castle and the local wine tradition form the core of the town's cultural and historical identity.