Hartbergerland in Eastern Styria

Experience the city & country

The city of Hartberg and surrounding country have deep historic roots. There is good reason Hartberg is considered one of Austria’s most delightful small towns.

A settlement history going back well over two thousand years, which has left clear archaeological traces, tells exciting stories. The Ringkogel with the Ringwarte lookout is the most striking point. Over 2000 years ago, the Celts built a fortified settlement on Hartberg’s local mountain, ultimately “ringed” by three thick stone walls. Exactly when this settlement was given up is not known. Perhaps the Romans had long since discovered this fertile land by then.

At the foot of the Ringkogel with a height of nearly 800 metres, in Löffelbach, the foundation walls of an imposing Roman dwelling have been excavated. It was part of a typical Villa Rustica, a Roman country estate of the 3rd or 4th century. Hartberg must have been very important nearly one thousand years later, in the Middle Ages. The unique Romanesque charnel house directly next to the parish church bears witness to this time. Today you can enjoy and explore Hartberg on a city tour as one of 17 small historic towns of Austria.

Floating images

Under the motto ‘Unique moments - people and animals in action’, the most beautiful photos from Hartberg and the Hartbergerland region were selected by a jury. The pictures float on the Rochusteich pond in Hartberg and fascinate with impressive motifs and mirror effects. Combine your visit with a stroll through the historic city centre.

New city map with included hiking & leisure map

Explore the most popular hiking trails and long-distance hikes in the surrounding communities in Hartbergerland. In the new hiking map you will also find our traditional Buschenschänke (wine taverns) in the vicinity, so you can stop off for a bite to eat during your excursion and get a good overview of the sights in Hartberg.

Get your perfect companion for a discovery tour through the diversity of our region at the Hartberg office or online!

The city in the garden

Hartberg combines cultural serenity with an honest love of nature. Surrounded by the East Styrian hills and lovingly planted with greenery, one feels guided here by time-honored buildings, carried from one garden to the next.

During a cultural walk through the old town, this atmosphere can be experienced with pleasure: On the one hand, immerse yourself in the atmosphere of the past, and on the other, enjoy the soothing effect of strolling and walking.

All those who are curious about culture are recommended to visit the Hartberg Carnival. It is one of the most important Romanesque buildings in Austria.

A new tourist attraction for Hartberg and Styria.

Hartberg native Nikolaus Schuller, aka NYCHOS, an international street art star, collaborated with renowned artists from around the world to create unique murals in Hartberg. The artworks are spread throughout the city and easily accessible by foot or bike. The hARTbergwalk connects these murals, offering a walkable city route that combines art, urban life, and nature.

Discover the best destinations

From the lookout in the G.E.R.A. Park in Eichberg to the Ringwarte on the Ringkogel, from the Roman grave in Lebing to the Villa Rustica on Eastern Styria’s Roman Wine Road to the settlement history in the Hartberg Museum. Learn about the production of pumpkin seed oil in the Ölmühle. During a mill tour of the Getreidemühle Posch, the miller personally tells you about how the healthy products are made. With all these possibilities, your holiday in Eastern Styria is sure to be an unforgettable experience.

Ringwarte Hartberg

Posch mill

Höfler oil mill

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Get active in the Hartbergerland

Whether you are a recreational cyclist, bicycle racer, mountain biker or prefer to go on foot, the Hartbergerland with its hilly landscape has plenty to offer for all cycling and hiking enthusiasts. Pedal hard to climb the Ringkogel, Hartberg’s local mountain, or explore the communities at a more relaxed pace and taste regional delicacies in the surrounding wine taverns, cafés and inns. Out and about, enjoying nature and stopping whenever you like – that is surely the best way to experience the Hartbergerland in the midst of Eastern Styria.

Ökoregion Kaindorf Pleasure Tour

3 Castles Tour in the Hartberg country

Circular hiking trail Ringwarte

G.E.R.A Park circuit, Eichberg

From the "Villa Rustica" to the Hausberg sunny... ...

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Dive into the Hartbergerland

The Hartbergerland remembers its roots and offers a wide variety of enticing holiday experiences. Cordial hosts, numerous cultural events and down-home, Styrian culinary delights set the region apart.

Accommodations

Accommodations in Hartbergerland

Events

Events in Hartbergerland

Culinary

Culinary in Hartbergerland

Adventure roads

Especially in springtime, the district capital of Hartberg, member of the Styrian Flower Road, reveals its colourful side. With Hartberg Castle and Aichberg Castle, the region is also home to two representatives of the Castle Road. Since the slopes of the Ringkogel, Hartberg’s local mountain, offer ideal conditions for winegrowing, Eastern Styria’s Roman Wine Road also leads through the Hartbergerland.