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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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Mining Museum_Stollen_Eastern Styria | © Bergbaumuseum
  • Ratten

Mining Museum Ratten

You can visit the adit in Ratten which is closed since 1960s.
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recreationallake Ratten_lake_Eastern Styria | © Freizeitsee Ratten
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Recreationallake Ratten

The swimming lake is a few minutes' walk from the center of Ratten and invites you to relax and have fun.
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"Kraftspendebad" St. Kathrein am Hauenstein

Pure nature with everything that goes with it - the outdoor swimming pool in St. Kathrein am Hauenstein!
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Favorite church_exterior view_Eastern Styria | © Gemeinde St. Kathrein am Hauenstein
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Peter Rosegger's favorite church

Peter Rossegger has always seen the parish church in St. Kathrein am Hauenstein as his favorite church. "I have seen...
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Goat cheese dairy_products_Eastern Styria | © Ziegenkäserei Grabenhofer
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  • St. Kathrein am Hauenstein

Goat cheese dairy Grabenhofer

The Grabenhofer family produces goat cheese products in St. Kathrein am Hauenstein of the highest quality in their...
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Minigolf Ratten_minigolfattachmment_Eastern Styria | © Minigolf Ratten
  • Ratten

Minigolf Ratten

The mini golf course in Ratten is close to the leisure center and offers mini golf fun for young and old!
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rider´s paradise Ponyhof_horses_Eastern Styria | © Der Ponyhof Familienhotel und Reiterparadies
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  • Ratten

Rider´s paradise Ponyhof

A riding experience for the whole family, from beginners to advanced riders, awaits you at the Ponyhof riding paradise...
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Minigolf St. Kathrein_sample foto_Eastern Styria | © shutterstock
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Minigolf St. Kathrein am Hauenstein

The mini golf course in St. Kathrein am Hauenstein is close to the outdoor swimming pool.
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RatzFatz_ballbath_Eastern Styria | © RatzFatz - Erlebnis Arena Ratten
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  • Ratten

RatzFatz-experience area Ratten

The RatzFatz Adventure Arena in Ratten is a true indoor play paradise for children.
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Ski-Waldheimat Hauereck_lift_Eastern Styria | © SKi-Waldheimat Hauereck
  • St. Kathrein am Hauenstein

Ski - Waldheimat Hauereck

The Ski-Waldheimat Hauereck in St. Kathrein am Hauenstein is a snow-sure ski area for demanding winter sports...
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Peter Rosegger Exhibition_Table_Eastern Styria | © Gemeinde St. Kathrein am Hausenstein
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  • St. Kathrein am Hauenstein

Peter Rosegger Exhibition

Peter Rosegger was an Austrian writer and poet.
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Hinterleitner mill_side view_Eastern Styria | © Hinterleitner Mühle
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  • St. Kathrein am Hauenstein

Hinterleitner mill

Visit the mill and learn interesting things from the past.
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Wine tasting with Hans Söll, wine-growing estate Söll, Sernauberg | © Südsteiermark | Tom Lamm
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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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