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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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TVGamlitz/Edi Aldrian | © TVGamlitz/Edi Aldrian
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  • Gamlitz

Motorikpark Gamlitz und Landschaftsteiche

The motorikpark®  built around the Gamlitz landscape ponds is the largest of its kind in Europe with its 41 stations...
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Käserei Fischer ein Qualitätsbetrieb aus dem Süden | © RM SWS GmbH | webquartier.at
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  • Kitzeck im Sausal

Käserei Fischer

The creative farmer's extensive product range extends from whole milk to yoghurt and from fresh to semi-hard cheese....
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Tempelmuseum am Frauenberg | © Maria Schoiswohl
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  • Leibnitz

Tempelmuseum Frauenberg

Museum experience in the midst of ancient temples. The Temple Museum at Frauenberg near Leibnitz - built on the ruins...
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Schloss Gleinstätten aus der Vogelperspektive | © Schloss Gleinstätten
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  • Gleinstätten

LandArt & Schloss Gleinstätten

The mighty three-story Renaissance castle of Gleinstätten dates back to the 16th/17th century. Around the castle, with...
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Alpaka | © Knappenhof Eichberg | Pommer
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  • Leutschach an der Weinstraße

Alpakas Knappenhof

You can also take the wonderful alpaca products home with you.
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Wolfgang Thomann von der Brennerei Aeijst | © RM SW GmbH | webquartier.at
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  • St. Nikolai im Sausal

Aeijst

Aeijst is a Styrian gin. Named after the dialect word for branches. Behind it is the Thomann family - Wolfgang, Markus,...
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Kletterpark Bildungshaus Retzhof | © Jeseničnik Tomo
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  • Wagna

Kletterpark Bildungshaus Retzhof

The climbing garden in the castle park at Retzhof Castle is unique in Austria. The high ropes course with 28 platforms,...
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Steinerne_Wehr | © Steinerne Wehr
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  • Leibnitz

Sulmbad Zum Steinernen Wehr

The Sulmbad Zur Steinernen Wehr, opened in 1929 and thus the oldest river bath in Styria, is still considered an...
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Schloss Seggau von oben | © Patrick Schadler | shutterstock.com
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  • Leibnitz

Schloss Seggau

Seggau Castle is more than just a castle: like a small town, it is situated on a gentle hill in the middle of the...
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Bogenparcours Hub´nfastl | © Ingo Auer | Der KreativKnecht
  • Leutschach an der Weinstraße

Bogenparcours Hub'nfastl

The 3D archery course of the BSC Hub'nfastl is idyllically situated in the vineyards of southern Styria above...
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Bauernmuseum Pauritsch - Räder | © Familie Pauritsch
  • Leutschach an der Weinstraße

Bauernmuseum Pauritsch

Visit our small, fine farm museum... Here you will find numerous everyday objects from rural life!
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  • Heimschuh

Hartlieb oil mill

Hartlieb Oil Mill and Pumpkin Seed Oil Museum give visitors insights into the early days of pumpkin seed oil production...
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Some more ideas for an excursion

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

Work where others vacation

Does it appeal to you to pursue your job in a region where others go on holiday! And the "where" is not just any region, but Steiermark, the most popular holiday destination for Austrians ... and they will probably know where it is particularly beautiful in Austria.

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