WOOD MUSEUM, ST. RUPRECHT Experience Rittisberg Ziplining at Stoderzinken Frohnleiten FIRE BRIGADE MUSEUM, CASTLE MUSEUM „ARCHEO NORICO“ Gölles – Manufaktur für FESTUNGSWEG FÜRSTENFELD CONTACT: CONTACT: CONTACT: CONTACT: GROSS ST. FLORIAN CONTACT: edlen Brand & feinen Essig CONTACT: Das Holzmuseum Erlebnis Rittisberg Zipline Stoderzinken Tourismusverband Frohnleiten CONTACT: Burgmuseum Deutschlandsberg CONTACT: Tourismusverband Fürstenfeld Hans Edler Platz 1 8972 Ramsau am Dachstein Stoderstraße 114 Hauptplatz 2 Burgplatz 2 Hauptstraße 2a Manufaktur Gölles 8862 St. Ruprecht ob Murau T +43 (0) 3687 / 81776 8962 Gröbming / 8130 Frohnleiten Steirisches Feuerwehrmuseum 8530 Deutschlandsberg 8280 Fürstenfeld, Stang 52 Campingmap T +43 (0) 3534 / 2202 +43 (0) 664 / 3571253 T +43 (0) 3685 / 22622 T +43 (0) 3126 / 2374 Kunst & Kultur T +43 (0) 3462 / 5602 T +43 (0) 3382 / 55470 8333 Riegersburg [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Marktstraße 1 +43 (0) 676 / 4600058 [email protected] T +43 (0) 3153 / 7555 www.holzmuseum.at www.frohnleiten.or.at 8522 Groß-St. Florian [email protected] www.festungsweg.at [email protected] T +43 (0) 3464 / 8820 www.archeonorico.at [email protected] www.goelles.at Open from: © Tom Lamm, Region www.feuerwehrmuseum.at 1 Apr – 31 Oct, 10 am – 4 pm Romance, atmosphere and unspoilt nature experi- © Das Holzmuseum/[email protected] © Höflehner © zipline.at_martin-huber ence combine to create a very special kind of excur- Austria F3 sion destination: Frohnleiten. The Mediterranean © Steirisches Feuerwehrmuseum © Stadtgemeinde Deutschlandsberg © Manufaktur Gölles, Rudi Ferder © Tourismusverband Fürstenfeld, Uwe Reinecker www.camping-steiermark.at The history of wood under one roof! Special ex- Experience top class leisure time entertainment. Ad- Stoderzinken’s zipline is the largest of its kind in hibitions each year. Forest tower, wood and water ventures, fun and recuperation, all while immersed car-free main square with its cosy beer gardens in Europe. The new route starts at 1,600 m and ends at The fire brigade museum offers a variety of The museum in Deutschlandsberg Castle has many Pay a visit to this “transparent factory” and learn Embark on an exciting journey through time and © Tom Lamm, ikarus.cc B3 playground, guided tours of the arboretum with a A2 in glorious nature. At the foot of the impressive B2 © Tom Lamm, Region Graz a historical ambience or the idyllic Volkshauspark 900. All those who still don’t have enough afterwards exhibitions and interactive presentations on the exhibits from the different historical eras of south- more about the production of fine vinegars and no- the former fortified city of Fürstenfeld. Interesting certified forest guide. Dachstein mountains, there is something for every- with its variety of plants, situated on the banks of the may want to continue to Gröbming’s Adventure Park. F5 history of firefighting, what to do in case of fire F5 ern and western Styria. H4 ble brandies. Enter the largest vinegar cellar in Aus- H4 stations, complemented by animated films, provide July & Aug.: Activities on Mon/Wed/Fri: 1–4 pm one. From our summer toboggan run and Flyline to , make Frohnleiten a place where you will enjoy It offers various challenges, entertaining tasks and and fire prevention. tria. Taste over 15 vinegars, indispensable elements insights into the city’s history from the Middle Ages Murau-Murtal – Modelling, painting & fun. Other times by our forest high ropes course to our high-alpine play- Graz and staying a little longer. A special treat are entertain- all kinds of fun for the entire family and won’t leave of fine cuisine, as well as our distillates, which will to this day. © Tom Lamm© Tom appointment. ground – this Mountain of Adventure offers exciting ing music events from jazz to classical music and the anyone bored. do wonders for your well-being. Holiday Region activities for the young and the old. Graz Region theatre on the main square.

MUR VALLEY RAILWAY Jewels & Gems Krampl Weisskirchen Riesneralm in Donnersbachwald LURGROTTE / Schöckl – Graz‘s local mountain Unlimited mountain biking KITZECK AND FIRST STYRIAN WINE THERMENLAND WEINSTRASSE ROGNER CONTACT: CONTACT: CONTACT: CONTACT: CONTACT: CONTACT: MUSEUM CONTACT: CONTACT: Betriebsleitung Murau Edelsteine Krampl Riesneralm Bergbahnen Lurgrotte Peggau Schöckl Seilbahn, Info Eibiswald – Wies Thermen- & Vulkanland Rogner Bad Blumau CONTACT: Bahnhofviertel 5 Bahnhofstraße 7 GmbH & Co KG T +43 (0) 3127 / 2580 Schöcklstraße 23 8552 Eibiswald 82 Steiermark Bad Blumau 100 8850 Murau 8741 Weißkirchen Donnersbachwald 89 [email protected] 8061 St. Radegund T +43 (0) 3466 / 43256 Tourismusverband Hauptstraße 2a 8283 Bad Blumau T +43 (0) 3532 / 2231 T +43 (0) 3577 / 81111 8953 Irdning-Donnersbachtal www.lurgrotte.com T +43 (0) 3132 / 2332 [email protected] Südsteiermark 8280 Fürstenfeld T +43 (0) 3383 / 5100 - 0 [email protected] [email protected] T +43 (0) 3680 / 6060 www.schoeckl.at www.schilcherland.at Steinriegel 15 T +43 (0) 3382 / 55 100 [email protected] www.stlb.at www.edelsteine-krampl.com [email protected] Lurgrotte Semriach www.schoeckl-trail-area.at 8442 Kitzeck im Sausal [email protected] www.blumau.com T +43 (0) 3127 / 8319 [email protected] T +43 (0) 3456 / 3500 www.thermen-vulkanland.at [email protected] [email protected] www.lurgrotte.at www.suedsteiermark.info © Tom Lamm, Region Graz © Tom Lamm, Region Graz

© Toni Muhr Photodesign © Herbert Raffalt TV Sulmtal Sausal © Thermen- & Vulkanland Steiermark, Harald Eisenberger Rogner Bad Blumau | © Hundertwasser Architekturprojekt Lurgrotte is Austria’s largest stalactite cave through With its steep slopes and the extensive plateau, Take a trip on a real, snorting, puffing, steaming, We mainly process Styrian rock into unique pieces of High up at Riesneralm your entire family is of- which water flows constantly. For millions of years, Schöckl (1,445 m) is a special place for mountain The south of the Schilcherland offers 18 panoramic Kitzeck im Sausal is the highest wine-producing Thermenland-Weinstraße is particularly suited for “Dancing” windows, round shapes and golden F3 hissing steam train. It’ll be one to remember. Regu- work and jewels. With a transparent factory, jewels fered a varied summer programme with high- F3 surface water has been seeping into the cave, bike and downhill freaks (Schöckl Trail Area) as well tours at its best around Eibiswald and Slovenia. locality in Austria and looks back on 900 years a round trip through the lovely hills as it leads you domes glitter in the sunlight. Explore many re- C4 D3 C2 Grundlsee: © STMG/Parzer F5 F5 H3 H3 lar timetable from June to September. studio, jewels workshop, stone sculptor and world of alpine baths like “in the good old days” at 1,900 which the Lurbach stream has chewed into the as hikers. In addition, “Wege und ein Motorik-par- Experience a mix of beautiful scenery, culture and of wine growing. Besides delicate wines, the mild back to where you started. Fehring via Unterlamm, treats at and in the water. Find tranquillity and crystals, the manufactory presents itself as a popular metres, its tierHOLZpark, HochSEEsitz, JAGAsteig, limestone rock, constantly depositing lime and cours für Alle” (including play and fitness equipment cuisine. All tours are easy to download via free local climate even allows figs to grow and ripen. In Stein, , Übersbach, Fürstenfeld, relaxation inside the largest live-in work of art, destination for individuals, families and groups. Squarechair or Gipfelbarfußweg, which allows you forming impressive fragile and powerful works of for wheelchair users), a disc golf course, a nature app (Bike & Hiking) for smartphones or as PDF. All the museum you can experience over a thousand Söchau, to Riegersburg and created by Friedensreich Hundertwasser. Simply to experience the mountain with your feet. From Ausseerland- art. You can dive into this fascinating cave system play path, an orienteering course and the “Hexenex- about pure pleasure on the bike, e-biking & moun- artifacts and funny stories about winegrowing and back to Fehring. Beautiful. Regardless of the weather. Hot springs. summer 2020 onwards, it features a new highlight: from Peggau or Semriach. press” summer toboggan run are also very popular. tain biking in Schilcherland: ww.schilcherland.at winegrowers in Styria. Hotel. Spa. Restaurants. Café and shop. Multi-me- 31 campsites present themselves Lawinen[Galerie]. Salzkammergut dia museum. Guided tours. Version: 09/2020 Version:

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Gothic St. Peter’s church, large collection of sacred Many paths lead to the top of the Zirbitzkogel, a The World of Salt (Salzwelten) Altaussee is a The Tauplitzalm with its six crystal-clear lakes is the Just 15 km from Graz in a quiet side valley of the About 20 kilomtres to the north of Graz lies pictori- Market hall presents 2500 native gourmet products: Europe’s largest motor skills park is located around Wow, there’s a lot going on here! Whether a day trip Here, energy in its purest form flows out of one of Aus- art (wooden carvings, paintings on wood and popular hiking destination. As the highest peak of destination for the whole family based around the biggest high-altitude lake plateau of central Europe, Mur, almost 100 traditional rural houses and ally the baroque monastery of Rein. It is the oldest wine, oil, vinegar, pesto, Vulcano ham, chocolate. the Gamlitz landscape ponds and has over 30 or a short holiday, whether alone, as a couple or with tria’s richest sources. Replenish your energy with the C4 D4 B1 B2 F3 F3 G5 G5 H3 H3 canvas, 13th century and later), folk museum and the Seetal Alps (2397 m), it offers the best panoramic salt mines. You will find things that are beautiful, and the area is famous as a huge Alpine garden with other structures were transported here from every Cistercian monastery in the world, founded in 1129, Tasting possible. Information about products, stations for conditioning, coordination and motor the whole family - the H2O Hot Springs Paradise offers fresh thermal water! Charming oases of peace and the museum of birds. views in the area. dramatic, sacred, and things that have stayed the an incredible variety of flowers. You can get there via region of Austria and rebuilt. You walk through and ever since Cistercian monks have been living regions & people. training as well as almost 100 training elements. bathing fun and fantastic slides for everyone and in lush green of Eastern Styria make this the ideal place The abbey museum is open for guided tours. same for a long, long time. Step into a real treasure the 10-km panoramic road (one of the most scenic the history of agriculture and living, with exhibits here. The baroque church shines in sublime beauty Genusslokal: wine tavern with the “biggest wine list The stations were designed by a Linz-based sports any weather! The spa, massage and games areas are for a break. Extensive sauna areas and Styrian infusions mountain. in Austria) or with a 4-seater chairlift from Tauplitz. spanning six centuries. and the library contains medieval manuscripts. Ad- in Styria”, single-site wines and rarities. scientist and are suitable for all ages. Their use is just a few of the highlights as are the giant bouncy stimulate the senses. Unique “Traditional Styrian Medi- ditionally they offer a rich cultural programme with free. Parking is 1.50 € an hour. castle (outside) and the mermaid swim. Or maybe a cine®” (TSM®) offers traditional healing methods with concerts and exhibitions. cocktail at the pool bar is the right thing for you? natural products from the immediate vicinity.

Published by: Campinginitiative Steiermark In partnership with SILVER MINE, OBERZEIRING STAR TOWER Nationalpark gesäuse Arnold Schwarzenegger Museum Eggenberg Palace MURECK SHIP MILL Stubenbergsee p.A. Wirtschaftskammer Steiermark STEIERMARK TOURISMUS CONTACT: CONTACT: CONTACT: CONTACT: CONTACT: CONTACT: Operator: Fachgruppe der Freizeit- und Sportbetriebe Steirische Tourismus GmbH Schaubergwerk Sternenturm Judenburg Nationalpark Gesäuse Arnold Schwarzenegger Schloss Eggenberg Murecker Schiffsmühle Gemeinde Stubenberg Körblergasse 111-113 , A - 8010 Graz St. Peter Hauptstraße 243, A - 8042 Graz Verkehrsverein Oberzeiring Kirchplatz 1 Infobüro Museum Eggenberger Allee 90 Am Mühlenhof 1 Bgm. Ing. Alexander Allmer T +43 (0) 316 / 601-414 T +43 (0) 316 / 4003-0 Fritz Stuhlpfarrer 8750 Judenburg Hauptstraße 35 Linakstraße 9 8020 Graz 8480 Mureck 8223 Stubenberg 5 Marktplatz 5 F +43 (0) 316 / 601-739 F +43 (0) 316 / 4003-10 T +43 (0) 3572 / 44088 8911 Admont 8051 Thal T +43 (0) 316 / 8017 – 9560 T +43 (0) 3472 / 2952 T +43 (0) 3176 / 8822 8762 Oberzeiring [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] T +43 (0) 3613 / 211 60 20 T +43 (0) 316 / 571947 [email protected] [email protected] www.stubenbergsee.at T +43 (0) 3571 / 2387 www.sternenturm.at [email protected] [email protected] www.welterbe-eggenberg.at www.schiffsmuehle.at www.camping-steiermark.at www.steiermark.com [email protected] www.nationalpark.co.at www.arnieslife.com www.silbergruben.at Guided tours: May–Oct, 10.30 Coordination: Wolfgang Kasic, WOKA die Agentur e.U., Schießstattweg 1, 8130 Frohnleiten, T +43 (0) 3126 / 3640, F 3640-15, am, 1.30 pm, 3 pm and by [email protected], www.woka.co.at ♥ Photos: Tom Lamm, Ikarus.cc, Harry Schiffer, Stefan Leitner, Verena Haider, Bernhard © TV Region Bad Radkersburg, pixelmaker.at appointment. Voranmeldung Bergmann, Christian Straßegger, Ewald Neffe, Steinkellner, Herbert Raffalt, Höflehner, Peter Burgstaller, Martin Huber, © Stuhlpfarrer Fritz © Stefan Leitner © Region Graz/Schiffer © Graz Tourismus, Harry Schiffer © Christian Straßegger Harald Eisenberger, pixelmaker.at, Gery Wolf, Toni Muhr Photodesign, Wolfgang Spekner, FotoMitteregger, Rudi Ferder, For centuries, the inexhaustible power of the lower August Zoebl, Foto Kaserer, C. Wöckinger, Gerald Hirl, H.P. Reschinger, J. Kernmayer, STMG/Parzer, Fritz Stuhlpfarrer, This was one of the most important silver mines of The highest planetarium in the world and one of The newest and third-largest national park in Aus- About 4 km from Graz lies the village of Thal. If Eggenberg Palace in the provincial capital of Graz Mur River’s waters have been turning the large water Apart from ample green and places to lounge, Steiermarktourismus, Campingbetriebe, Tourismusregionen, Ausflugsziele ♥ Coverphoto: Tom Lamm G5 ♥ Layout/maps: Werbeagentur geografik, Graz ♥ Print: Offsetdruck Dorrong OG, Graz, www.dorrong.at the eastern Alps and in 1284, was given the right the 10 most modern in Europe. Experience a fantas- tria offers a unique set of visitor facilities. The in- you’ve never heard of it, you might have heard is a magnificent example of harmonious architec- wheels of the ship mills. We are the last one in exist- “Freizeitpark Stubenbergsee” that surrounds the D3 D3 C2 F4 F4 Genussfrühstück in der Oststeiermark © TRVO, Bernhard Bergmann G3 to strike the “Zeyringer Penny”. Concrete steps lead tic journey through the universe – starting from the © Stefan Leitner terpretive centre has a willow cathedral, a research of Arnold Schwarzenegger, who grew up there. ture. Situated in a breathtakingly beautiful park, the Die Riegersburg © Thermen- & Vulkanland Steiermark, Harald Eisenberger state’s warmest 40-hectare swimming lake, offers This brochure presents only the businesses that are members of Campinginitiative Steiermark. All information presented is ence. On our ship mill you can experience the entire subject to typographic and printing orders, supplied by the campsite operators and the excursion destinations. into the mine, where you can see fascinating sta- top of the 500-year-old town tower of Judenburg. station, the first walk-in ecological footprint in In the old family house you can find the Arnold palace was designed to represent an architectural grinding process, from the feed to the sieve boxes, many family-friendly facilities such as sports and lactites as well as the tunnels, ladders and hearths Austria, and the multimedia show on geology in the Schwarzenegger Museum. allegory of the universe. It is part of the UNESCO leisure time centres, pedal boats, a sailing school, The campsite ratings were taken from Camping.info, version September 2020. Current ratings the powerful drive provided by the mighty water and details can be found at www.camping.info. Information on prices of accommodation can i of the miners. Gesäuse pavilion at Gstatterboden! World Cultural Heritage. It houses the state rooms, Styria: Land of Thermal wheel and the impressive transmission. Enjoy the East Styria beach volleyball, a rock from which to jump into be found at www.camping-steiermark.at and on the campsite‘s websites. Version: 09/2020 dieser Campingführer lebt! the Alte Galerie (“Old Gallery”), a coin collection and peace and quiet. Recharge your batteries in a beauti- the lake and a sandy playground. the so-called Planetengarten (“Garden of Planets”) Springs & Volcanoes ful floodplain landscape.

Puch Museum Judenburg AQUALUX – THERME ADMONT MONASTERY White WATER WILDALPEN Graz AUSTRIAN SCULPTURE PARK Parktherme Bad Radkersburg GESAMTSTEIRISCHE VINOTHEK Kleeberg observation tower ’s historic old part CONTACT: CONTACT: CONTACT: CONTACT: CONTACT: CONTACT: CONTACT: ST. ANNA AM AIGEN CONTACT: and Ringwarte lookout Puch Museum Judenburg Aqualux Therme Fohnsdorf Benediktinerstift Admont Tourismusverband Wildalpen Graz Tourismus Information Österreichischer Parktherme Bad Radkersburg CONTACT: TIP Tourismusverband Gleisdorf CONTACT: Murtaler Platz 1 Thermenallee 10 8911 Admont 1 Wildalpen 91 Herrengasse 16 Skulpturenpark 8490 Bad Radkersburg, Alfred Rathausplatz 1 Holidays 8750 Judenburg 8753 Fohnsdorf T +43 (0) 3613 / 2312 – 604 8924 Wildalpen 8010 Graz Thalerhofstraße 85 Merlini-Allee 7 Gesamtsteirische Vinothek 8200 Gleisdorf Tourismusverband T +43 (0) 3572 / 47127 T +43 (0) 3573 / 20780 [email protected] T +43 (0) 3636 / 341 T +43 (0) 316 / 8075 - 0 8141 Premstätten T +43 (0) 3476 / 2677 - 0 St. Anna am Aigen T +43 (0) 3112 / 2601 400 Hartbergerland [email protected] [email protected] www.stiftadmont.at [email protected] [email protected] T +43 (0) 316 / 8017 9704 [email protected] Marktstraße 6 www.gleisdorf.at Alleegasse 6 www.puchmuseum.at www.therme-aqualux.at www.wildalpen.at www.graztourismus.at skulpturenpark@museum- www.parktherme.at 8354 St. Anna am Aigen 8230 Hartberg T +43 (0) 3158 / 2801 Adress observation tower: T +43 (0) 3332 / 603 300 with more Open from: 1 Apr – 31 Oct: joanneum.at Sulz 90, 8321 Sulz bei Gleisdorf www.skulpturenpark.at [email protected] [email protected] Wed-Son, public holidays: 9 www.gesamtsteirische-vinothek.at www.hartbergerland.at am – 5 pm. Summer holidays in © Parktherme Bad Radkersburg, Harald Eisenberger © Region Graz / Fotograf Tom Lamm / Styria: every day 9 am – 5 pm Künstler Peter Weibel, Kunstwerk Die Erdkugel als Koffer than 5 stars © FotoMitteregger © Wolfgang Spekner © Stefan Leitner © Stefan Leitner © Graz Tourismus/Harry Schiffer © Thermen- & Vulkanland Steiermark, Harald Eisenberger Aussichtsturm Kleeberg © Stadtgemeinde Gleisdorf Ringwarte © Bernhard Bergmann Immerse yourself in the pleasant warmth of the rich The new Puch museum is in the middle of the his- The architecture of the “Spa of Light” transports The Benedictine monastery at Admont houses the The turquoise colour of the river Salza fascinates More than 900 years of living history: in Austria’s On an area of around 7 hectares, the Austrian thermal waters and feel its relaxing and vitalising On bright days, you can see into the Wechselland Great views from the Kleeberg observation tower: Ringkogel is Hartberg’s local mountain. Located at its H5 toric town of Judenburg and is full of memories of visitors to a world of specially designed light effects, biggest monastic library in the world and prob- everyone who sees it. The river offers canoeing and second largest city, many buildings bear witness to Sculpture Park presents contemporary sculptures effect on body and soul. 2,700 m2 floor space, the ex- region and even all the way to Croatia from this place Possibly one of Gleisdorf’s most popular attrac- foot is Hartberg’s picturesque old part. Overlooking Camping holidays in the green heart D3 D2 E1 F4 F4 G3 G3 the car, motorbike and bicycle manufacturer Puch, D3 all to encourage complete relaxation. Fully acces- ably the most diverse private museum in Austria: rafting for beginners and experts alike (grades I – the city’s past, many more document modernity both by Austrian and international artists. Part of traordinary sauna village and a relaxation zone with H4 403 metres above sea level. A place for epicures, con- tions, the 32-metre observation tower at Kleeberg everything, Ringwarte lookout with its 99 steps fea- of Austria surrounded by nature, cul- with many legendary models on show. Special exhi- sible. ranging from historic art to natural history and III+), and you can also hike along the banks. and some are landmarks for the future. Not many the . a light-sound temple, floating loungers and a herb- noisseurs and experts. Taste and purchase more than features some of the best views in Eastern Styria. tures views of Eastern Styria’s hills. Even the ancient ture, sport and good food. bitions every year. contemporary art. other towns can offer so much outstanding archi- salt grotto guarantee pure thermal pleasure. Various 200 wines from all growing regions of Styria, and rely After climbing 140 stairs, you are rewarded with a Celts were familiar with the magic of this place and tecture from so many styles and periods – from the care treatments, massages and training courses in on expert and friendly advice. Regional, culinary deli- panoramic view that allows you to see the Koralpe a circular trail provides insights into their world. middle ages to the 21st century – in such a small the Vita med health centre, let yourself be pampered cacies and local handicrafts to take home. This is also mountains, Schöckl and Riegersburg. Hike from Hartberg centre: 7 km / 3 h Pitch your tent in Styria, and you’re where castles and stately homes you can discover space. in the vitality studio and feel like a new self. the starting point for the “Wine Trail for all Senses”! the living is good. You’ll find yourself in the the region’s rich history. The capital Graz can middle of a beautiful landscape, with plen- show you some highlights of that history, be- ty of opportunities for sport, food and drink ing a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and also EPPENSTEIN CASTLE PROJECT SPIELBERG / RED BULL RING Mariazell Basilica LIPIZZANER STUD PIBER GSELLMANNS WELTMASCHINE THERME DER RUHE BAD GLEICHENBERG Teichalmsee with Wooden Ox Kroisleitner Alpaca Farm second to none, and friendly people. a vibrant modern scene, as a recent Cultural CONTACT: CONTACT: CONTACT: CONTACT: CONTACT: CONTACT: CONTACT: CONTACT: Styria is where the mountains meet the Capital of Europe (2003). Burgverein Eppenstein Projekt Spielberg Tourismusverband Lipizzanergestüt Piber Gsellmanns Weltmaschine DAS KURHAUS Tourismusverband Alpakahof Kroisleitner Obmann Josef Diethardt GmbH & Co KG / Red Bull Ring Mariazeller Land Piber 1 Kaag 12 Bad Gleichenberg Naturpark Almenland Viktoria Kroisleitner south. At one end the Alps; at the other, ro- Eating and drinking is also an area where Hintersiedling 13 Red Bull Ring Straße 1 Hauptplatz 13 8580 Köflach 8332 Edelsbach Untere Brunnenstraße 33 8163 Fladnitz/Teichalm 100 Steinhöf 29 mantic vineyards and orchards. In between, Styria can spoil you for choice. Game from 8741 Eppenstein 8724 Spielberg 8630 Mariazell T +43 (0) 3144 / 3323 T +43 (0) 3115 / 2983 8344 Bad Gleichenberg T +43 (0) 3179 / 23000 8673 St. Jakob im Walde T +43 (0) 3577 / 82118 oder T +43 (0) 3577 / 202 – 0 T +43 (0) 3882 / 2366 [email protected] [email protected] T +43 (0) 3159 / 2294 - 4050 [email protected] T +43 (0) 676 / 7058431 you’ll find high meadows full of flowers, crys- the hills, fish from the lakes, sausages and +43 (0) 664 / 5239661 www.projekt-spielberg.at [email protected] www.piber.com www.weltmaschine.at [email protected] www.almenland.at www.alpakahof-kroisleitner.at tal-clear mountain lakes, deep green forests, smoked meat all feature. Rustic meals from www.zirbenland.at www.mariazell-info.at www.daskurhaus.at [email protected] white-water streams, fertile valleys and hot the traditional diet of hardworking country

springs. Cycling or hiking are perfect ways to people, and no shortage of high-class restau- © TV Mariazell © Spanische Hofreitschule-Bundesgestüt Piber © Thermen- & Vulkanland Steiermark, Harald Eisenberger © Das Kurhaus Bad Gleichenberg Teichalmsee_Almenland © Ewald Neffe © Alpakahof Kroisleitner get closer to all this nature; and when you rants. Pumpkins and wine, apples and cider On a precipitous rock perches Eppenstein castle, A paradise for motorsport fans. Two wheels or four, The basilica in Mariazell is the end point of pilgrim- Piber is the breeding place for the famous white In 1958, Franz Gsellmann began building his Welt- Water and light, wood and rock are the natural ele- Teichalmsee in the centre of the nature park, is lo- Enjoy the magnificent nature surrounding this have had enough exercise, you can rest and and a scattering of geniuses making every- dating from before 1160. Now a great place to hike asphalt or offroad, racing or just for fun: the Red age trails from all over Austria. It can look back on a © Steiermark Tourismus / Harry Schiffer horses of the Spanish Riding School in . Eve- maschine (“World Machine”) and spent 23 years ments that influence the open design of Therme der cated 1,200 m above sea level and provides a great organic farm during a leisurely hike accompanied recuperate in one of the region’s many ther- thing from chocolate to vinegar in qualities D3 to in the middle of the Zirbenland (Zirben are Swiss D3 Bull Ring racetrack has something for everyone. Grüner See © Tom Lamm F1 long and storied past. Attractions include the great E4 ry year 30-40 brown or black foals are born. Come G4 working on it. Some 2,000 individual components H4 Ruhe (“Hot Springs of Tranquillity”). 2,500 m2 of in- H3 day-trip destination all year round. The Wooden Ox G3 by good-natured Alpacas. Experience exciting mo- mal spas. and flavours you have to experience to be- pine trees), with a great view over the Mur valley. altar and the two treasuries with many votive pic- and see the horses outside and in the stables, and were combined to a trembling, swinging, rotating, and outdoor floor space invite guests to swim in the at the lake is the landmark of Almenland nature ments and learn everything there is to know about Styria is full of cultural treasures: in the lieve. All of these make Styria into Austria’s tures and miracle pictures of the pilgrims. Around Lipizzanerheimat– take a walk around. Open 365 days a year. humming, illuminated and blinking work of art that middle of a spa park. Jacuzzis, ground geysers, neck park. Clad with 22,000 wooden shingles it repre- growing organic crops and how organic Alpaca and Hochsteiermark the basilica: traditional crafts and delicacies from is given life by 25 electric motors. showers, air bubble benches and large lounging sents the main product of the region, the ALMO Wensleydale sheep wool is processed. more than 200 museums, monasteries, delicatessen. Arzberger, Pirker Lebkuchen, Girrer’s brewery and Schilcherland – areas as well as an exclusive 500-m2 sauna area. A alpine pasture ox. the Mariazell Pharmacy. South Styria well of relaxation!

BENEDICTINE ABBEY TREETOPS WALK ERZBERG ADVENTURE MAUTERN ADVENTURE ZOO THERME NOVA SPA, KÖFLACH HUNDERTWASSER CHURCH & STYRASSIC PARK DIE SCHLÖSSERSTRASSE Basilica at Weizberg Thonet Museum CONTACT: CONTACT: CONTACT: CONTACT: CONTACT: GLASS MUSEUM, BÄRNBACH CONTACT: CONTACT: CONTACT: CONTACT: Styrassic Park INFORMATION AND Benediktinerabtei Seckau Wipfelwanderweg Almfrische Abenteuer Erzberg Wildpark Mautern GmbH Therme NOVA Köflach CONTACT: Die Schlösserstraße – Verband Tourismusverband Hauptstraße 1 Seckau 1 Rachau GmbH VA Erzberg GmbH Alpsteig 1, 8774 Mautern An der Quelle 1 Dinoplatz 1 für regionale Entwicklung Region 8240 Friedberg BROCHURES 8732 Seckau Mitterbach 25 Erzberg 1, 8790 Eisenerz T +43 (0) 3845 / 2268 8580 Köflach Pfarramt Bärnbach 8344 Bad Gleichenberg Kapfenstein 105 Hauptplatz 18 T +43 (0) 3339 / 25110 T +43 (0) 3514 / 5234 8720 Rachau T +43 (0) 3848 / 3200 [email protected] T +43 (0) 3144 / 70100 - 0 T +43 (0) 3142 / 62581 T +43 (0) 3159 / 2875 - 0 8353 Kapfenstein 8160 Weiz STEIERMARK TOURISMUS [email protected] T +43 (0) 3512 / 44599 [email protected] www.derwildeberg.at [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] T +43 (0) 664 / 9121903 T +43 (0) 3172 / 2319 660 www.baernbach.graz-seckau.at Steirische Tourismus GmbH www.abtei-seckau.at [email protected] www.abenteuer-erzberg.at www.novakoeflach.at www.styrassicpark.at [email protected] [email protected] www.wipfelwanderweg.at Open from 1 May – 31 Oct, Stölzle Glas-Center & www.schloesserstrasse.com www.tourismus-weiz.at St.-Peter-Hauptstraße 243 7 days, 10 am – 3 pm, GlasMuseum Bärnbach: A-8042 Graz open in all weather. T +43 (0) 3142 / 62950 Advance booking required! [email protected] T +43 (0) 316 / 4003-0 © Gemeindeamt Seckau © August Zoebl © Kaserer © Therme NOVA Köflach www.glasmuseum.at © Steiermark Tourismus, Gery Wolf © Thermen- & Vulkanland Steiermark, Harald Eisenberger © TV Region Weiz, Steinkellner © Stadtgemeinde Friedberg

F +43 (0) 316 / 4003-10 The basilica shows the traces of romanesque, gothic, A walkway of solid larch timbers that goes up to 25 The Erzberg offers a guided tour in an underground A unique animal and adventure park in the hills, The Therme NOVA Spa is 35 km from Graz. Experi- © Gerald Hirl Experience more than 80 life-sized dinosaurs and This “Road of Palaces” combines castles and palaces Go on an interesting journey into the past and In the Thonet exhibition, you will find more than [email protected] baroque and modern eras. Also worth seeing are the m above the ground, among the treetops (Wipfeln). show mine, where you can learn about the history 1100 m above sea level. 270 native wild animals, ence a tropical forest, relax in the steam cave in take a journey back in time. Shows with a live that are more than dots on a map. Every building har- present during a city tour through Weiz. Discover the 80 exhibits that can only be viewed here: among D3 E3 E2 E2 E4 Visit St. Barbara’s church, part of the colourful H4 H4 G3 G3 wings of the abbey buildings around the cloisters See life in the forest from close up – and enjoy the of mining from the olden days to the present. The a 10.000 m² bear enclosure, a wolf cave, birds of Spinosaurus, earthquake volcano, giant jungle bours one of the biggest secrets – that of time. In the various faces of this capital and let yourself them the world exhibition table from 1851 or the www.steiermark.com bathing suits, take a Kneipp bath in the pebble bay, world of Friedensreich Hundertwasser. (guided tours May–Oct, 7 days, 11 am and 2 pm). In view of the distance, too. biggest taxi in the world, the Hauly, will bring you to prey shows, and a play park with modern fun rides, E4 slide, dinosaur carousel, dinosaur tooth casting, area in the southeast of Austria and Slovenia, which is be enchanted by numerous sights (including the only Liechtenstein chair to be found in a private enjoy the spa pool and sauna area with fantastic Nearby, the glass museum has special exhibitions Seckau: see how schnapps and lebkuchen are made, the stations of the spectacular opencast mine. summer toboggan run and mountain karts. A day to a climbing course, giant rope slides, children’s one of the most fortified areas in Europe, these places basilica at Weizberg), old and modern architecture, a collection, as well as the legendary Postal Savings panorama on two levels and swim in the indoor every year. And you can look over the shoulders of how to have a straw bath, how horses are trained or remember for all the family. playground, dinosaur cinema, tree hotel with are vibrant witnesses of great epochs. And hardly shopping spree or the scenic attractions. Bank chair by Otto Wagner and wonderful works by pool or join a water gym session. the glass blowers as they work. take a hike on the high meadows. beach volleyball and pool, dinosaur restaurant anyone knows these areas as well as those whose aim the Vienna Secessionists. Camping ... with regional specialities and much more. it is to bring traditions into the modern age.

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They have excellent and com- a great holiday. And they have more than www.semmering-waldheimat- www.naturpark-poellauertal.at 12 Apr - 31 Oct 2020: every Wed, veitsch.at fortable facilities, are clean and tidy and just five stars … Sat, Sun and public holiday: 3 pm; very good value. © Herbert Raffalt Thu: 10 am; Sept + Oct additional Führung Verkostung © Estyria © Asia Spa Leoben/C. Wöckinger © Harry Schiffer © Jagdmuseum Schloss Stainz © H.P. Reschinger every Sat + Sun, 10 am © Österreich Werbung, Harald Eisenberger © Thermenresort Loipersdorf Kirche Pöllau © Helmut Schweighofer Camping in Styria means being in the mid- More information about camping holidays Styria’s highest point also has much in store for How do seeds end up in a bottle? How do you milk dle of the most scenic landscapes; being in Styria: visitors: Located 2,700 metres above sea level, the Fun and relaxation for the whole family: this spa is The Styrian author Peter Rosegger had his “Wald- Stalk your prey in the hunting museum in Schloss Discover the Schilcherland region during a pleasant Exciting tasting tour: Visit this chocolate produc- A mere 10 minutes from Fürstenfeld Loipersdorf is an oil cow? How do freshly roasted pumpkin seeds In every season, the versatility of Pöllau Valley has A2 Dachstein Glacier with its 360-degree panorama ca- the prefect combination of a fun swimming centre heimat”, his forest home, here on the Alpl. You can Stainz. There are not only baroque trophies and ride on the legendary Stainzer Flascherlzug train. tion facility, experience how chocolate is made home to Styria’s largest hot springs. With its particular- G2 smell? A guided tour through the Steirerkraft something to offer for everyone. Nature lovers will flexible to move around and stay where www.camping-steiermark.at E2 G2 F4 F4 H4 F3 © ©Peter Burgstaller blecar can be reached in ten minutes and has a lot to for children and a spa for adults. With an outdoor see the house where he was born, the Kluppeneg- historically unique weapons to see, but it is also an A varied children’s programme (for dates see our H4 and treat yourself to classic and rather unusual ly beneficial thermal waters, Thermenresort Loipers- Kernothek with its oil mill provides answers to all find more than 190 kilometres of well-prepared you like; and always feeling welcome. You offer with its Sky Walk, its “Ice Palace”, a 100-m sus- area of more than 10.000 m² for the summer gerhof with the parlour and the smoke kitchen. experience for nature and animal lovers. homepage), a musician and the opportunity for culi- chocolate creations, pralines and more at many dorf offers fun in the water, relaxation, exercise and these questions and more. Experience the produc- circular hiking trails, those interested in culture will find that the site owners are friendly pension bridge and the “Staircase to Nowhere”, not to months, and spacious indoor pools for cooler The Waldschule, where he taught, and the Rosegger Open from 1 Apr – 31 Oct, Tue – Sun, nary pampering make the train journey worth your creative tasting stations. Enter a world of chocolate. deceleration for the entire family. Every member of the tion of pumpkin seed oil with all your senses and shouldn’t miss the “Styrian St. Stephen’s Cathedral” and always ready with assistance or advice. Schladming-Dachstein mention its views. By the way: If you dare, you might weather. museum in Krieglach give insights into his work for 10 am – 5 pm, 1 Nov – end of March: closed while. Online reservation recommended. After that, the “Edible Zoo” offers young and old family will find their place in its various areas, from explore the world of pumpkins, tasting included. If and “Pilgrimage Church”, while Buschenschank want to enter the peak of Dachstein at 2,996 metres the community. animal-themed fun and relaxation. Booking is rec- adventure-filled slides to avaried programme for chil- you want, you can draw your own pumpkin seed oil wine bars and inns offer plenty of culinary delights. Holiday Region via the world’s oldest climbing via ferrata. ommended. dren to fantastic sauna experiences for wellness fans. and purchase Styrian delicacies.