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Excursion destinations in Styria

Marvel at the Ice Palace up on the Dachstein and enjoy magnificent scenic views of the Niedere and Hohe Tauern mountain ranges all the way to the Großglockner. Take a relaxing dip in one of the nine thermal spas and feel the healing effects of the thermal water.

Visit the culinary manufactories of Zotter, Gölles and others, and go on a tour along the Styrian Wine Roads in the south and east of Styria. Be inspired by the cultural programme of the Graz Opera or the history of the Castle Road.

The most popular excursion destinations in Styria

Not knowing what to do really is not a thing in Styria. Fast cars at the Red Bull Ring or amazing plays of colour at the Green Lake in summer - graceful animals at the Lipizzaner Stud Piber or cultural impressions in the palace garden of Eggenberg Castle, the choices are endless. Below are the most popular excursion destinations in the Green Heart of Austria. 

Basilika im Frühling | © Hochsteiermark | Fred Lindmoser | © TV Hochsteiermark
Julia & Josef Zotter | © Zotter Erlebniswelt | Zotter Erlebniswelt | © Zotter Erlebniswelt
Admonter Klosterbibliothek | © Thomas Sattler | © Thomas Sattler
Hauly | © VA Erzberg, Zoebl | © VA Erzberg, Zoebl
Red Bull Ring - Bulle Frühling | © Andreas Berr - Region Spielberg | © Andreas Berr - Region Spielberg
Gösseum | © @erzbergleoben | © @erzbergleoben
Animal world Herberstein_Lion family_Eastern Styria | © Tierwelt Herberstein | © Tierwelt Herberstein
Brauerei der Sinne
GrimmingTherme in lauer Abendstimmung | © GrimmingTherme / P.Aldag | GrimmingTherme / P.Aldag | © GrimmingTherme / P.Aldag
Panorama Weinstraße | © Steiermark Tourismus | Wolfgang Jauk | Wolfgang Jauk | © Steiermark Tourismus | Wolfgang Jauk

Excursion destinations at a glance

Holidaymakers can experience a lot on day trips in Styria – come rain or shine, in spring, summer, autumn or winter. Below you will find all the excursion destinations filterable by categories and regions.

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  • Graz

Graz Museum Schlossberg

A new place inviting visitors to arrive and to linger. The Graz Museum Schlossberg – a new place inviting visitors to...
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Bad/Spa zur Sonne

indoor swimming pool The "Bad zur Sonne" is just five minutes’ walk from the Hauptplatz in Graz. In addition to a...
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Burg & Double Spiral Staircase

Separation and reconciliation. Even official architecture can harbour surprises. The Burg in Graz, official...
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Priests' Seminary

Study, discipline, entertainment. With its linear architecture, the Priesterseminar makes its purpose clear. In the...
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Schell Collection

Austrian Lock and Key Museum The key to happiness – could you find it here? The Schell Collection, Austria’s museum...
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Children's Museum - FRida & freD

The Graz children’s museum, FRida & freD, is a venue for all children and, with approximately 85,000 visitors per...
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Gösting Castle Ruins

Despairing maidens and precipitous views. The ruins of Gösting castle offer the perfect destination for a trek within...
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Palais Saurau

Assault from above? A man with a beard, turban and dagger gazes down threateningly, capturing the attention of...
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Kunsthaus Graz

Universalmuseum Joanneum Wonder, enthusiasm, incredulity. The spectacular architecture of Graz Kunsthaus leaves nobody...
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Archaeology Museum

at Eggenberg Palace | Universalmuseum Joanneum When can a pot can be a lot more than just a pot? At the new underground...
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Margaretenbad

outdoor swimming pool Nestled between beautiful old buildings and not far from the city centre, the Margaretenbad...
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Armoury

Universalmuseum Joanneum | Most important historical weapon collection in the world. A knight’s tale of passion?...
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Wine tasting with Hans Söll, wine-growing estate Söll, Sernauberg | © Südsteiermark | Tom Lamm
From leisurely to challenging: Styria's multi-faceted hiking routes. 
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Bread baking in the Retter BioGut | © Oststeiermark | Michael Königshofer
kayaking at Konglomerat gorge Plafau; Nationalpark Gesäuse | © Nationalpark Gesäuse | Stefan Leitner | Picture can only be used in connection with the nationalpark Gesäuse.
North, South, East or West: unique bike routes in all regions of Styria are waiting to be discovered! 
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On the way from the Almenland to Anger | © Steiermark Tourismus | Pixelmaker
Cycling & rail as an ideal combination | © Steiermark Tourismus | Martin Kubanek
Rogner Therme Bad Blumau | © Rogner Bad Blumau, Hundertwasser Architekturprojekt | Harald Eisenberger
Exchange with people | © Pexels | Fauxels

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