Top sights in Styria
A holiday home or private holiday apartment is the ideal starting point for exploring Austria's second-largest federal state. In addition to breathtaking landscapes, Styria offers a wide variety of attractions. Enjoy a relaxing holiday in a cozy accommodation in Dachstein, Ramsau, Murau, or Graz and look forward to unforgettable moments. The federal capital Graz is located on the Mur River and impresses with design, numerous museums, World Heritage sites, and architecture. The most popular attractions include the Mur Island, the Kunsthaus, and the Schlossberg. The Grazer Schlossberg is a viewpoint, recreation area, and natural spectacle all in one. From the summit, you have a wonderful view of the city and its surroundings. The city owes its name to the castle built here over 1,000 years ago. The summit can be reached quickly and easily by Schlossbergbahn. The Grazer Uhrenturm, the city's landmark, is also worth seeing.
If you prefer heights, the Dachstein is your mountain. At 2,995 meters, it is the second-highest peak in the northern Alps. The impressive trio will captivate you from afar. From hiking to climbing, snowboarding, and skiing, or just to enjoy the healthy mountain air, a trip to the Dachstein is always worthwhile. Ramsau am Dachstein is one of the most beautiful places in the Alps. World champions and Olympic champions build up stamina and endurance here to achieve top performance. Ramsau is the ideal place to strengthen the soul, body, and mind. The beautiful alpine area offers numerous hiking trails and viewpoints with breathtaking views of the region. Groomed trails and fascinating nature invite you for long tours. The Styrian Enns Valley is one of the major landscapes of Styria and covers the middle course of the Enns. Also suitable for hiking.
However, Murau offers a wide range of attractions and leisure activities in both summer and winter. The district capital of the eponymous municipality is nicknamed the Beer and Wood City. The picturesque old town center is combined with award-winning, international architecture. The tradition of brewing beer in Murau has been maintained since 1495. In the "Brauerei der Sinne" (Brewery of the Senses), you will learn all about the fascinating world of Murauer beer brewing. If you want to rent a cheap holiday apartment or holiday home in a quiet location in Schladming, you can expect lush green alpine valleys, pristine landscapes, and countless peaks and lakes. Whether you are drawn to the high peaks or prefer a gentle nature experience, Schladming has something suitable for everyone with over 1,000 hiking trails. In the nature park Sölktäler, you will find the 14th-century Großsölk Castle. Here you can admire the permanent exhibition "Natura Mirabilis" in six medieval rooms. Another beautiful destination is the picturesque pilgrimage site of Mariazell. The deliciously fragrant gingerbread town with its magnificent basilica is located in the Upper Styrian pre-Alpine region. Numerous leisure activities, the beautiful landscape, and the spirituality of the place create a very special flair. Or how about the Motorikpark Gamlitz? The park is the largest of its kind with around exercise units and 30 stations. Nowhere else can you train your motor skills and coordination better.
Discover the beautiful Styria
A centrally located holiday home or holiday apartment is the ideal starting point for exploring the fascinating Styria region in Austria. Experience moving moments at any time of the year, and let yourself be captivated by the breathtaking nature.
What can you expect in Styria?
- A pinch of nature from gently rolling to high alpine
- A pinch of impressive sights
- A pinch of culinary delights
- A pinch of beautiful holiday apartments and holiday homes
- A pinch of varied leisure activities
With this recipe, your next vacation will be an unforgettable experience. Between Hochschwab, Dachstein, Alemenland, and Zirbitzkogel, between river meadows and green fields, Styria offers everything that makes a beautiful journey. The landscapes are perfect for cycling, hiking, skiing, climbing, exploring, or simply relaxing. Whether you choose summer or winter, you are sure to have a wonderful stay at any time of year. Some houses have a garden where your dog will feel at home. Book a holiday accommodation now, for example, in Southern Styria, with a pool, sauna, and terrace, tailored to your personal wishes, and spend an unforgettable trip in the mountain world between forests, mountain lakes, farms, alpine pastures, and vineyards.
The most beautiful destinations for the whole family
A house in the forest or accommodation in a sunny location near ski areas, such as Schladming, Graz, or Ramsau, is the perfect accommodation for a family-friendly holiday in the mountains in Styria. A very popular destination for the entire family is the railway museum "Bahnerlebnis Steiermark" in Graz. Here you can not only admire old models but also take a ride on historical trains. In the "Edible Animal Garden" next to the chocolate factory in Bergl, you and your children can see how animal-friendly farming works. The following animal species are housed here:
Various animal species are certainly growing here: shaggy cattle, woolly pigs, Sulmtaler, sheep, goats, rabbits, ducks, geese, Gröllwitzer, turkeys, ostriches, carp, tench and catfish, deer, bees, alpacas, Bennett wallabies. Another highlight for children is the visit to the Koglhof summer toboggan run. The Twin-Bob run is nestled in a picturesque natural setting and is a thrilling experience for young and old. After being pulled up by a tow lift, you slide down the 1,050 meters in double sliding seats. After an extensive hike, you can also stop at an alpine hut and eat something typical for the region.
Styrian Specialties Cuisine
As varied as the landscape of Styria presents itself, so diverse is the cuisine. In the south, fields of grain and maize, pumpkin fields, fruit, and vineyards shape the image. In contrast, the alpine north is the home of char, Almo (a special breed of cattle), and game. Regional specialties include the beetle bean and pumpkin seed oil. Allowing new things and preserving old customs was the motto of Archduke Johann, which the inhabitants still adhere to today. Whether ham delicacies, meat products, fresh and juicy apples, freshly-caught fish, or fine wine, the Green Heart of Austria produces products that make gourmets' hearts beat faster. If you prefer not to indulge in culinary delights in a restaurant, you will find all the utensils you need for preparing a delicious dish in the kitchen of your holiday home in a beautiful location or your holiday apartment.
Styrian Secrets
The most beautiful cultural treasures of Styria and the mountain world will certainly make your heart beat faster during a holiday in a holiday apartment or a holiday home. From contemporary art exhibitions to historical castles and churches to modern architecture, Styria impresses with its cultural diversity in an imposing landscape. A popular excursion destination is Sankt Georgen an der Stiefing. The striking tower of the beautiful parish church of the village can be recognized from afar. St. Georgen Castle was the residence of the famous poet Paul Ernst and forms the center of the marketplace. If you rent a holiday home or holiday apartment here, you can expect relaxing tranquility. The Gartenlust gardens in the East Styria are an absolute feast for the eyes with their potpourri of flowers, perennials, decorations, and shrubs. Relax and unwind during a break in these magnificent gardens. The spa town of Bad Waltersdorf is a pleasure and health community in East Styria. Healing water from a depth of up to 1,200 meters fills the thermal baths of the region. The beautiful spa town leaves nothing to be desired.
Arrival to the beautiful Styria
No matter if you arrive by plane, bus, train, or car, all paths lead to Styria. The journey by bus or train is quite comfortable, whether from Germany or Switzerland. You can also reach your accommodation easily from all directions by car. If you prefer to travel to your holiday apartment or private holiday home by plane, there are direct connections to Graz or Salzburg airports from many cities. Book a cozy holiday accommodation, for example in Southern Styria, with a sauna, pool, and terrace between mountain lakes, farms, vineyards, pastures, and forests now, and experience a trip tailored to your personal wishes in the ski area.