Autumn pleasure in Eastern Styria

The table is set!

In the fall, when the vibrant play of colors delights the eye, outdoor experiences close to nature really get under your skin. Your vacation spirit soars, and life feels good. Enjoy the fall in Eastern Styria—for example, during the Almenland Fall culinary festival, a visit to the Hartberg Wine Festival, or the Hirschbirn Hiking Day.

With nature and indulgence in perfect harmony, a fall vacation in Eastern Styria is pure bliss. A culinary tour entices you to soar to new heights of enjoyment. And when a vacation is all about good food, earning bonus points for your own happiness account is a breeze. A breeze of crisp, fresh air provides a soothing complement to active enjoyment while hiking and biking. For happiness on two wheels, challenging trails or leisurely loop tours—including stops at a wine tavern—await.

Experienece autumn in Eastern Styria

Arrive. Take a deep breath. Let go.

Wine Farms and Wine Taverns

Quaint and delicious—that’s how the region’s wine taverns present themselves. Especially in the fall, the fresh “Sturm” (young wine) made from freshly pressed grapes is a major draw, accompanied by regional specialties such as a “Brettljause” (platter of cold cuts and cheese), open-faced sandwiches, or a “saurer Teller” (sour dish).

Along the Eastern Styrian Roman Wine Route, numerous wineries invite you to stop in for a cozy break. Hiking and biking trails are located right nearby.

The Eastern Styria wine tavern calendar provides an overview of current opening hours, bus capacities, and much more.

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List of all wine taverns

Top hiking trails in autumn

Landscape enjoyment full of diversity

The panorama is the goal. Just start hiking, immerse yourself in the variety of landscapes, enjoy eastern Styria from above.

From classic turn-of-the-century lookout towers to landmarks steeped in history, lookout towers offer wonderful views as well as a wide variety of interesting architecture.

Top cycling routes in autumn

Cycling and enjoying freshly harvested cuisine

Hilmtor-Runde in the Herbal region Wechselland
Set-the-table cycling tour in the Almenland Nature Park
FunErgy-Tour in Gleisdorf
Pleasure cycling to Weiz Sheep Farmers and Styrian Pumpkin Seed Oil
Garden-Tour 1 with start in the Hartbergerland
Beetle bean tour for families in St. Ruprecht an der Raab
Der große Jogl - Stage 1 in the region Joglland-Waldheimat
R8 Feistritz valley cycling route in the Apple Land Stubenbergsee
GenussCard-Tour: Nature Park Pöllauer Tal - Apple Land Stubenbergsee

"A guate Jaus'n" is the goal. Cycling in the autumn season gives you a feeling of freedom in Eastern Styria. The colorful landscape tempts you to take frequent breaks to pause.

The stopover is not just for skiing. We recommend: Stop at one of the numerous Buschenschänken and enjoy freshly harvested regional specialties from the surrounding vineyards and fields.

Culinary Almenland Autumn

Lay the table in the Almenland Nature Park

Regional delicacies, from local game to fish from the park's own ponds, are on offer at the Almenland Culinary Autumn. The specialty weeks in the Almenland nature park take place throughout the autumn and showcase the culinary diversity of Eastern Styria.

Culinary Almenland Autumn

Wine festival in Hartberg

Lay the table in Hartbergland

A colorful program, as vibrant as autumn itself, awaits visitors at the annual Harvest and Wine Festival in Hartberg on October 4, 2026! Typical Styrian specialties served directly by local producers, lively Styrian music, and award-winning wines will welcome guests in the unique atmosphere of Hartberg’s main square. The beautifully decorated harvest wagons from the surrounding communities can be admired while enjoying a glass of fresh Sturm (young wine).

Wine festival in Hartberg

Hirschbirn hiking day

Lay the table in the Pöllau Valley Nature Park

At the big ORF Radio Steiermark Hiking Day in Pöllau, everything revolves around the famous Hirschbirne pear. On October 26, numerous hikers will set out to explore the traditions and flavors of the Pöllauer Hirschbirne. Along the hiking route, numerous refreshment stations will offer regional specialties, inviting visitors to taste, relax, and enjoy the atmosphere. In the Pöllau Valley, the Hirschbirne is used to make a variety of products, including schnapps, liver loaf, and juices, offering visitors plenty of opportunities to discover this unique local specialty.

Hirschbirn hiking day

Manufactures

Handpicked from Eastern Styria

Where the rhythm of nature sets the pace, regional delicacies simply taste better. With a lot of love, they are refined on the basis of old recipes. Contemporary eating styles always in mind, the palate is surprised with culinary innovations. The high handicraft quality ranks among the best which the region has to offer. Directly at the producer may be tasted.