Experience the Green Heart of Austria in all its uniqueness – from majestic mountains to soothing thermal spas and sun-kissed vineyards. A vacation in Steiermark offers endless travel ideas: nature, culture, culinary or active experiences. Book your next vacation now and enjoy genuine hospitality.
From the lush green landscapes around Dachstein and Gesäuse in the alpine north, through the urban heart of Graz, to the picturesque vineyards along the South Styrian Wine Road, Austria’s oldest wine route, Steiermark is a land of striking contrasts. They reach from the 2,995-metre summit of Dachstein to the thermal waters of the Vulkania® healing spring, which rise from a depth of 2,843 metres.
From glacier to wine: With 676 mountain peaks above 2,000 metres, nine thermal spas, around 70 bathing lakes, and 5,096 hectares of vineyards, there’s plenty to discover on holiday.
Good food is part of life here: Hundreds of traditional wine taverns, Austria’s largest apple-growing area, regional specialities such as pumpkin seed oil, and award-winning restaurants make Steiermark ‘Austria’s delicatessen’.
Active holidays in every season: Thousands of kilometres of hiking and cycling routes, bike parks and trail parks, 20 mountain lifts operating in summer, 26 golf courses, around 70 ski resorts, and 17 cross-country skiing regions with the Austrian Ski Association’s seal of quality for cross-country trails offer plenty to do all year round.
Towns, cities, and culture: Historic small towns, UNESCO World Heritage Sites such as the historic centre of Graz with Eggenberg Palace and the Semmering Railway, and Graz’s status as a UNESCO City of Design showcase the region’s heritage and creativity. Festivals and local customs bring tradition and contemporary life together.
A genuinely warm welcome: Family-run businesses, hosts who give you a personal welcome, and authentic local experiences make it easy to feel at home in Steiermark.
Sources: Austrian Alpine Club, Wein Steiermark, Styrian Chamber of Agriculture, and Regional Development Steiermark
From the lush green pastures in the alpine north around Dachstein, Gesäuse and Hochschwab to the beautiful vineyards in the south, west and east of the federal state and along the South Styrian Wine Route. From farming and cultivation to the refining of specialty products. Hardly any other region in Europe has quite as many diverse and colourful culinary treasures as Styria.
From excursion destinations and winegrowers’ rooms to camping holidays
Holidays are the most beautiful time of the year. To make sure you are well prepared, you can find a brief summary of all the information you need to know for your stay in Styria. So nothing stands in the way of enjoying your time here to the fullest!
Whether it's the first warm rays of sunshine in spring, balmy summer nights, the rustling of leaves in autumn or the crunching of fresh snow underneath your boots in winter: Styria has its own special charm no matter the season. Get inspired!
