Walking on the Frauenalpe | © Steiermark Tourismus | Tom Lamm Walking on the Frauenalpe | © Steiermark Tourismus | Tom Lamm
    The most beautiful way to enjoy winter

    Winter retreats in Styria

    Gentle exercise in nature. During mountain tours in the alpine north. Or during leisurely walks through the hibernating orchards of the south.

    Equipped with touring skis or cross-country skis, with snowshoes or winter boots: In Styria, the journey is the reward – especially when it’s a journey through Styria's winter landscapes.

    WINTER RETREATS

    When the Styrian landscapes wrap themselves in their wintry white garb, enjoyment is never far away. You can take a deep breath during an exciting toboggan run or a relaxing wine hike among the vineyards - active or serene, it's up to you. And at the end, winter visitors always deserve a culinary experience from Styria.

    Perfekt präparierte Piste im Schigebiet Salzstiegl | © coramax - Fotolia
    • Hirschegg-Pack

    Skiarea Salzstiegl

    The Salzstiegl ski area in the Graz Region offers 12 km of pistes, a 2 km long toboggan run and a cosy alpine hut for...
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    Winterwelt im Gesäuse | © TV Gesäuse/Stefan Leitner
    • Admont

    Snowshoeing for beginners and fusion cuisine in Admont

    If you want to go high, you have to walk. But the snowshoes make winter hiking easy - even for beginners.
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    Aflenzer Bürgeralm
    • Aflenz

    Sledging in a snow paradise with sweet refreshments

    With the sledge in hand, you can come to rest step by step in the untouched and deep-snow nature of the Aflenz...
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    Abfahrt | © Tourismusverband Murau
    • Mühlen

    BERGaufRODELN at the Zirbitzkogel

    The Zirbitzkogel, with its 2,396 meters in altitude, is the highest mountain in the Seetal Alps. The specially adapted...
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    Tip: Winter hike-Ticket Schladming-Dachstein

    Romantic winter and snowshoe hikes

    Hike through snow-covered winter landscapes with lightweight snowshoes and feel close to nature. Walk at your own pace and discover new favourite spots during winter hiking in Styria. Especially the region’s high-altitude winter hiking trails are always worth visiting. They offer splendid panoramic views and plenty of photo spots where you can capture your holiday for eternity. Many of these trails’ starting points can be reached by cable car.

    Our tip for all winter lovers without skis: the winter hiking ticket of the Schladming-Dachstein region. The affordable ticket is valid for the mountains of Planai, Hochwurzen, Dachstein, Galsterberg, Reiteralm and Hauser Kaibling and includes free rides with numerous cable cars, lifts and busses.

    If you don’t want to use a cable car or lift, Almenland Nature Park in East Styria might be just your thing. It’s a perfect place to leave all the stress behind!

    For instance, the tour round Plankogel leads you past alpine pastures and through picturesque forests and can also be done without snowshoes. At the summit of Plankogel mountain, you can enjoy breathtaking views from one of East Styria’s most scenic vantage points. At the end, a culinary highlight is waiting for you at cosy Stoakoglhütte, which is also a “Kulinarium Steiermark” hut.

    Our tip: If you stop by at Stoakoglhütte, don’t miss their traditional “Spagatkrapfen” (a deep-fried dessert)!

    Enjoy nature to the fullest

    Ski touring in pristine nature

    Away from the hustle and bustle, various ski touring routes lead you through the enchanting winter landscapes of Styria. For instance, Austria’s National Ski Tour at Dachstein mountain is an unforgettable experience. The crossing of the Dachstein mountain range is a highlight for both nature lovers and ski touring fans.

    If you’re looking for a nice spot for a break, we recommend Simonyhütte. The mountain hut is named after Friedrich Simony, a pioneer of the Dachstein mountains. It is an important base for mountaineers who embark on extended tours of the Dachstein range from there. It’s also home to a mountaineering school that offers various courses.

    Winter fun on skids

    Sledging with splendid views

    Breathtaking views and fun-filled action: There are numerous sledging runs all across the mountains of Styria.

    Of course, there are also plenty of opportunities to take a break and warm up at a cosy mountain hut or restaurant. The hosts are always happy to welcome hungry sledgers and treat them to vegetarian, vegan or traditional dishes like pumpkin soup or “Käsespätzle”.

    Relaxing and regenerating

    Give it a Rest

    Far too rarely do we allow ourselves to simply do nothing. But facing the winter sun in a beautiful landscape is an opportunity to slow down and take a much-needed breather. 

    In Styrian nature or in the pleasant thermal water, you can really find peace.

    Stop off at the Loserhütte | © Ausseerland Salzkammergut | Susanne Einzenberger

    Culinary Winter pleasures

    There are no better places to warm up after an unforgettable outdoor adventure and savour local delicacies than the many cosy restaurants and mountain huts of Styria. We especially recommend the “Kulinarium Steiermark” partners. They range from traditional inns to fine-dining restaurants and offer you regional delicacies and heartfelt hospitality in a Styrian atmosphere.

    All "Kulinarium Steiermark" partners

    GIVE JOY

    With the Styria vouchers it is easy to gift joy. The vouchers offer a wealth of possibilities. Over 120 culinary partners invite you to enjoy, 110 accommodation establishments to stay and 9 excursion destinations to discover.

    You have the choice and can...

    ...design the voucher individually online and print it out at home
    ...have it conveniently sent to you in check format in the value of € 20,- € 50,- or € 100,- (free shipping)
    ...buy the voucher personally at the Steiermark Tourismus Office (St.-Peter-Hauptstraße 243, 8042 Graz) and take it with you

    Gift Joy