Erlebnisregion Graz

Geistthal - Södingberg

Located at the foot of the Gleinalm, Geistthal-Södingberg was a popular climatic spa town during the last century. Today, you can find the Erselbauer Museum of Local History here as well as the Celtic and Roman Museum. The Way of St. James Western Styria also runs through the municipal territory.

Municipality
Tourism region

Gemeinde Geistthal - Södingberg

Geistthal 83 | 8153 Geistthal-Södingberg

Tourismusverband Region Graz

Messeplatz 1/Messeturm | 8010 Graz

About the region

What guests can look forward to

The municipality consists of the two towns of Geistthal and Södingberg. Here you will find tourism centred around culture, history and leisure time. In the rooms of the former municipal office of Södingberg is the Celtic and Roman Museum, which depicts the archaeology of the Söding Valley.

During the hot summer months, families in particular can cool down in the small but great open air swimming pool of Södingberg. The second urban district of Geistthal is above all known to pilgrims on the Way of St. James. The two routes starting in Seckau and in Thal near Graz meet here at the Church of St. James in Geistthal. In addition, hikes onto the Krautwasch and the Gleinalm start from here and cycling enthusiasts who are doing the Lipizzaner tour also pass by here.

In 2024, Geistthal-Södingberg took second place in the ‘Municipalities’ category of the ‘Styrian Community of the Future’ award on the topic of ‘Vibrant town centres, spaces for encounters’. The award was initiated by the Styrian Adult Education Centre. The large-scale restoration of the book house has been inspiring visitors for years.