Simply HEARTwarming The most beautiful Aspects and Places of HOCHsteiermark DAS GRÜNE HERZ ÖSTERREICHS 1 2 3 ©Tom Lamm Welcome! Hi in HIGHStyria! OCHsteiermark is the region past, but also the destination for bons vi- from the Styrian side of Sem- vants, romantics, summer residents and for mering to the Hochschwab all those who long for a break. The combi- massif and reaching beyond nation of urban infrastructure, mining and Hthe Eisenerzer Alps. This is the land of clear steel technology and unspoiled nature - life mountain springs, where furnaces and con- is worth living in HOCHsteiermark - heart- temporary technology bridge present and warming and authentic! BY THE WAY - do you know that HOCHsteiermark is only 30 minutes from Graz and an hour from Vienna? So close to happiness! 4 5 ©Steiermark Tourismus / Tom Lamm ©Andi Steininger ©Hölblinger 2 3 ©TRV Hochsteiermak/Krainer Nature’s Highlights 1 Mountain air and the scent of herbs - colourful mountain meadows. 2 HOCHschwab: mountain range with the largest population of chamois in Europe. 3 Water as the elixir of life in HOCHsteiermark. The springs called Kläfferquelle supply water to the whole of Vienna and half of Graz. 4 The “Green Lake” in Tragöß - awarded “most beautiful spot” by the Austrians - Eldorado for divers and hikers. 4 Water, Woods and Meadows as far as you can see Experience Nature’s Romance s Peter Rosegger used to say: water create HOCHsteiermark‘s scenery for „I never found a land in the impressions of a summertime in love, which whole wide world as beautiful ought to be thoroughly enjoyed. Strolling and serene as my rough moun- by crystal clear fountains, rushing rivers, Atain tops between forests and meadows.” through a wildly romantic scenery - the Majestic mountain ranges, smooth alpine ultimate sensation is nature. pastures and a unique wealth of woods and BY THE WAY - do you know that the famous regional poet Peter Rosegger was from HOCHsteiermark? He, too, found his inspiration in nature’s beauty. 1 6 7 grafik: cremsner.at ©Steiermark Tourismus / Tom Lamm ©Emmerstorfer 2 3 ©Steiermark Tourismus /Tom Lamm ©weinfranz.at Highlights of Harmony 1 „To cool down and build up energy in harmony with nature“ - HOCHsteiermark’s privilege. 2 A sporting flight of fancy lets you forget time and provides mental balance. 3 Biking trails along the rivers Mur and Mürz allow you to explore the region at your own speed. 4 Sharpen your senses and mind during a pilgrimage to Mariazell and discover yourself step after step. 4 Up and away - revive and relax Wholehearted Harmony he ideal breathing space: Where hiking- or climbing adventure, exploring na- people rediscover nature and enjoy ture and oneself becomes easy, surrounded themselves with a spot of adrenaline by water, wood and mountain tops. HOCH- and sporting adventures, there are steiermark - a paradise for all those who Tmoments to relax and to build up strength. build up strength from peace and quiet and On the pilgrimage, along the biking trails or authenticity. while rafting the rivers, while experiencing a BY THE WAY - do you know that not only all roads lead to Rome, but more than seven pilgrim trails lead to Mariazell, to the Magna Mater Austriae. 1 8 9 ©voestalpine ©Erlebnisregion Erzberg ©Kristen 2 3 Mining Highlights 1 HOCHsteiermark’s blast furnaces burn high and are internationally successful: Hightech companies like voestalpine Tubulars, Böhler Edelstahl, RHI AG or Pankl Racing Systems AG transform century-old knowledge into modern science. 2 The Styrian Iron Road, where old smelting works and galleries as well as museums show the great past of mining, with the Styrian Erzberg (ore mountain) as its landmark. 3 Pit dance: Authentic miners’ custom in honour of Sta. Barbara, the miners’ patron saint. 4 Austria’s only mining university in Leoben trains students from all over the world in the mining and iron/steel industry sciences. 4 ©Foto Freisinger Tradition and Innovation in successful Harmony Mining & Iron Technology e who carries the treasures of operation. The Mining University in Leoben is the past into the future may HOCHsteiermark‘s hub for science, research be certain of success. The best and economy. HOCHsteiermark’s mining example is the mining indus- heritage is all-pervasive: not only along the Htry in HOCHsteiermark with its centuries- Styrian Iron Road and around the Erzberg! old tradition, out of which a modern high- Good Luck! tech trade developed, Austria’s showpiece BY THE WAY - do you know, that the „Ledersprung“, jumping over a piece of leather as initiation of the miners at the Mining University in Leoben is still being celebrated 1 on 4 December (Barbara’s Day)? 10 11 ©Foto Freisinger ©TV Bruck an der Mur / Schiffer ©TV Kapfenberg 2 3 ©Südbahnmuseum Mürzzuschlag City Highlights 1 Leoben - the HOCHStyrians‘ shopping town. 2 Bruck/Mur - one of Austria‘s most interesting city centres, situated at the Murradweg (biking trail along the river Mur). 3 Kapfenberg - HOCHsteiermark‘s economic and technical powerhouse. 4 Mürzzuschlag - cultural experience at the foot of UNESCO Heritage Semmeringeisenbahn (railroad). 4 Cities worth living with Nature within Reach eoben, Trofaiach, Bruck/Mur, Kapfen- invites to urban enjoyment. Kapfenberg is a Urban Lifestyle and Events take Place berg, Kindberg, Mürzzuschlag, Ma- centre of sports and high technology and de- riazell, Eisenerz - HOCHsteiermark’s lights with music events and shopping. Mürz- cities vibrate with art, culture and zuschlag offers museums, arts (of poetry), Leconomy. Leoben, the attractive town of Gös- music, winter sports and the World Heritage ser Beer, houses Austria’s only Mining Uni- Semmering Railroad. HOCHsteiermark’s cities versity and is characterized by research, in- are right on the ball, and when the bustle gets novation and lifestyle. Bruck/Mur, a moving too much, the wildly romantic nature is only city centre with a lot of history and culture, five minutes away. BY THE WAY - do you know that Leoben is Styria’s second-biggest city with its 27,000 inhabitants? 1 12 13 ©www.nixxipixx.com ©VA Erzberg GmbH 2 3 ©Harry Schiffer ©Red Bull Ring / Philip Platzer Business Highlights 1 The colourful nature inspires creativity and zest for action. 2 A seminar in unusual surroundings: the drilling forge in the adventure park Oswaldirücken at the Styrian Erzberg. 3 After such a lot of concentration, action clears the mind. 4 Spielberg with the Red Bull Ring is the playground for motor sports enthusiasts and the place for teambuilding activities. 4 Source of Inspiration and Success Meet in the Heart of Nature ffective working in the midst of locations. Teambuilding events with out- nature, and enjoying life at the door action, an international convention, a same time. This may be found high-class business meeting - on top of that in HOCHsteiermark, presenting the magnificent backdrop of nature, which Eitself as an attractive destination for busi- fascinates and enthrals. He who has visited ness meetings with its fascinating scenery, HOCHsteiermark for a business trip will culinary delights and modern conference certainly return for a holiday. BY THE WAY - do you know that the works and achievements of Brahms, Freud and even Austria‘s Federal President were inspired by the muse of unspoiled nature and quiet? 1 14 15 ©Harry Schiffer ©TV Spital am Semmering ©Stadtgemeinde Eisenerz 2 3 ©Tom Lamm Winter Highlights 1 HOCHsteiermark - the cradle of winter sports: This is where the first ski tracks were laid more than 120 years ago. 2 Celebrate your come-back on skis at Stuhleck. 3 Discover the bewitching scenery on cross-country skis. 4 Awareness of being alive; enjoy winter romance. 4 Relax and recharge ustic and cosy, at a slower rhythm of HIGHStyrian Advent celebrations - where Winter time for Dropouts, Beginners and Returnees than other places - winter in the Advent markets are scented with gin- HOCHsteiermark shows its smi- gerbread and hot spiced cider, where white- ling face. Beginners and returnees clothed miners celebrate Sta. Barbara, where Renjoy life in manageable skiing areas without traditional customs, arts and crafts are part hectic and bustle, with a relaxed piste expe- of life - this is where you enjoy the Christ- rience. “Back to the origins” is also the motto mas spirit like in the old days. BY THE WAY - do you know that HOCHsteiermark has five well-prepared cross-country courses, awarded with the “Styrian Quality Label 1 for Cross-Country Trails”? 16 17 ©Steiermark Tourismus / Tom Lamm 18 19 ©Hilde Kristen ©Tom Lamm ©TRV Hochsteiermark / fotodesign.at 2 3 Summer Highlights 1 Flight of fancy and magic moments for summertime lovers. 2 ...how they seal their love in HOCHsteiermark. 3 Delightfully SOLO: the region to feel your heart beat. 4 Heavenly nights in romantic beds - the label “Romantikzimmer”. 4 ©Tom Lamm Where Hearts beat faster HIGHStyrian Summer Residents he holiday region to fall in love practically untouched woods and mountain with: HOCHsteiermark is the place meadows offers the perfect backdrop for for a flirtation - where Sissi and romantic feelings and to fall in summertime her Emperor Franz have spent love head over heels. Perfect to get away Ttheir honeymoon. The region with its idyl- from it all and to spend time with oneself lic hideaways and love seats surrounded by and the partner. BY THE WAY - do you know that HOCHsteiermark has published a series of humorous booklets, from the handbook for flirtation to the handbook for singles, with tipps and advice for love? 1 20 21 © Berggasthof Ochnerbauer/fotodesign.at ©Brauunion Österreich AG ©Tom Lamm 2 3 © Steirereck / Johann Lackner Culinary Highlights 1 „Wild“ prize-winning culinary delights in the heart of nature. 2 „Fedlkoch“ - the traditional dessert you MUST try! 3 HOCHsteiermark’s golden water: Good. Better.