Camping holidays in Steiermark
Imagine: You only pack the most essential things, get in the car and start driving! For many, a camping holiday equals pure freedom.
In Styria, with its scenic diversity between the Dachstein and Wine Country, campers can enjoy their time off to the fullest. Numerous campsites or mobile homes await nature-loving free spirits in the various regions: at the foot of mountain ranges such as the Dachstein or in the Gesäuse National Park. In the midst of extensive forests, along rivers such as the Mur, Enns, Raab, Feistritz, Salza or Mürz. Or surrounded by the fertile hills and orchards in the east and south of Styria.
There is no better way to feel closer to nature than going camping with your loved ones.
Camping in Steiermark – something for every taste
Holidaymakers can enjoy a close connection to nature at just over 100 campsites in Styria. 38 of them are among the camping specialists in Styria, which are characterised by the following features:
- pleasant size with 15 to a maximum of 200 pitches
- high standard and comfort
- well-maintained and appealing atmosphere
- optimal value-for-money ratio
From the campsites, you can get to know the region. In the surrounding area, numerous excursion destinations such as museums, culinary manufactories or hiking trails are waiting to be discovered. In summer, you can explore the region on foot, by bike or from the water. For winter camping, the romantic snow-covered landscape invites you to go skiing, tobogganing and winter hiking.
When it comes to eating out, campers can choose from several restaurants either directly at the campsite or in the immediate vicinity. And if you talk to the campsite operators or other campers, they'll surely have a few culinary recommendations for you.
Camping with family
Camping is fun for the whole family: Children especially love the adventure of sleeping in a tent or camper van and having their little kingdom right outside the entrance.
With special facilities and offers for children and teenagers as well as varied entertainment options, many campsites cater to the needs and wishes of families. In addition to the possibilities offered at the campsite, bathing lakes and numerous family excursion destinations in the immediate vicinity invite you to go on tours of discovery with your kids.
Camping mit Rad
Die Steiermark auf zwei Rädern entdecken: Ob gemütliche Genussradtour oder sportliche Etappen – zahlreiche Campingplätze liegen direkt an den schönsten Radwegen des Landes und bieten ideale Voraussetzungen für einen flexiblen Aktivurlaub.
Der Murradweg führt auf rund 450 Kilometern von den Hohen Tauern bis ins Thermen- und Vulkanland und begeistert mit seiner landschaftlichen Vielfalt. Der Ennsradweg bietet beeindruckendes Alpenpanorama von Schladming-Dachstein bis zur Donau und eignet sich ideal für Genießer ebenso wie für Familien. Wer Kulinarik und sanfte Hügel liebt, entdeckt mit der Weinland Steiermark Radtour eine rund 400 Kilometer lange Genussrunde durch Weinberge, Thermenregionen und idyllische Orte im Süden und Osten des Landes.
Besonders flexibel unterwegs ist man im Murtal: Das Radknotensystem Murtal ermöglicht individuelle Tourenplanung nach dem Baukastenprinzip und verbindet zahlreiche attraktive Strecken und Ausflugsziele miteinander.
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Camping holidays near thermal springs
If you're travelling by camper van and would like to really switch off, you might want to choose a campsite in the immediate vicinity of one of Styria's nine thermal spas. From the southernmost spa town, Bad Radkersburg, to GrimmingTherme in Bad Mitterndorf, visitors can relax and unwind in soothing thermal waters. Some campsites near thermal springs:
Camping by a lake
If you love the element of water, you should set up camp right by a lake. Your children will love to play in the shallow waters along the shore. Water sports enthusiasts can go swimming, kayaking, stand-up paddling or water skiing. And if you are looking for absolute peace and quiet, you might want to go fishing.
A cosy, homelike atmosphere from waking up in the morning to the beautiful sunset at night: That's something you'll experience, for instance, at Lake Sulmsee, Lake Stubenbergsee or Lake Röcksee. All three campsite are also located along the Styrian Wine Country cycling route. The early bird catches the worm – and if you book early, you might get a spot right by the water.
Camping in the mountains
When you get up in the morning and are greeted by the breathtaking southern rockfaces of the Dachstein or other mountain ranges in the alpine north and your gaze slowly wanders over the impressive scenery: That's when you know, you're on a camping holiday in Styria.
The campsites in the north of the federal state are ideal starting points for hikes and mountain bike tours. Some of the sites are located along main cycling routes such as the Mur cycle path and the Enns cycle path or along the "From Glacier to Wine" hiking route.
Camping close to the City
Camping in the Erlebnisregion Graz combines nature experiences with city flair. Idyllic spots in the green offer relaxation and, at the same time, quick access to the city's highlights – from the historic old town of Graz to museums, cafés, and regional culinary delights.
Wake up surrounded by nature, stroll through the city at noon, and enjoy culture and local specialties in the evening – all in one day. Four nature-oriented campsites around Graz, as well as a centrally located motorhome site in Straßgang, invite you to enjoy a flexible stay close to the city:
Camping with dogs
Four-legged friends are welcome at numerous campsites in Styria. On site, you will also find dog washing areas or dog showers and much more. The following campsites are particularly well equipped (source: Austrian Camping Club):
- Camping Murinsel with its own dog swimming area including dog shower and free dog waste bags available at reception.
- Weinland Camping with a new dog bathing beach at the natural swimming lake right next to the campsite
- Camping Olachgut with ‘Doggyland’ or its own dog bathing area at the leisure pond.
Campsites without dogs
A camping holiday with their four-legged friend is something many dog owners look forward to all year. However, for a variety of reasons, such as pet allergies or concerns about the safety of small children, some holidaymakers specifically look for campsites without dogs. And that's a wish that the holiday destination of Styria can easily fulfil with campsites as the 50plus Campingpark Fisching, the Camping Sulmsee or the Campingplatz Unzmarkt-Frauenburg.
Camping on a farm
Fresh, clean countryside air. As soon as you arrive, you will be greeted with the scent of herbs and animals. It is quiet and peaceful, and nature is waiting to be explored.
Children are bound to have a wonderful time amidst the farm animals and will quickly find their new best friend. Meanwhile, Mum and Dad can relax and learn more about local herbs or how the farmers prepare traditional foods. Some campsites in Styria as the Campingplatz am Badesee in Mühlen, the Campingplatz Da Bräuhauser or the Campingplatz Olachgut are located right next to farms, which will add a few more colourful facets to your camping holiday.
