Styria

Region

Styria stretches from northern limestone peaks to wine hills in the south, with strong hiking, winter sports and cultural stops. The Enns valley around Schladming and Liezen is a base for Dachstein views, while Gesäuse National Park delivers dramatic gorges and rafting. Add monastery architecture at Admont Abbey, or detour to Erzberg for mining heritage. Late spring to early autumn is best for trails and rivers.

Styria Universalmuseum JoanneumYbbsLower TauernKalkalpen National ParkDachstein MountainsLake ToplitzEnnstal AlpsGraz CathedralSchlossberg (Graz)Eisenhut (mountain)Kunsthaus GrazRaxHochtorMariatrost BasilicaRiegersburg CastleZirbitzkogelGraz OperaGrimmingSoboth ReservoirNew Synagogue of GrazSchneealpeStuhleckGroßer BösensteinHochkarHochschwab MountainsKreischbergPlanaiSchladmingLiezenTauplitzGesäuse National ParkEggenberg Palace, GrazAdmont AbbeyErzberg mineMariazell BasilicaStainachSpielfeldKrakaudorfOberwölz StadtSeiersbergSankt Johann bei HerbersteinVeitschBlaindorfPirkaMitterdorf im MürztalGrambachMariahofWeißenbach bei LiezenAflenz KurortÜbersbachFeistritz bei KnittelfeldOberzeiring

Styria essentials

Country: Austria
Driest months: Dec-Feb
Pay in: Euro (€)
Language: German, Croatian
Emergency: 133

Where to Go in Styria#

City Tauplitz TauplitzAlpine village in Styria with Tauplitz ski area City Stainach StainachMarket town in Styria near Enns Valley City Spielfeld SpielfeldBorder municipality near Slovenia, Styrian wine region City Krakaudorf KrakaudorfAustrian alpine village in Styria History Schlossberg (Graz) Schlossberg (Graz)Hilltop park and former fortress History Riegersburg Castle Riegersburg CastleHilltop medieval castle in Styria with defensive fortifications History Burgruine Steinschloß Burgruine SteinschloßMedieval castle ruins perched above Styrian countryside History Novystein Novystein Nature Gesäuse National Park Gesäuse National ParkAustrian national park with dramatic limestone gorges Nature Lower Tauern Lower TauernAlpine mountain range in Austria with ski resorts Nature Kalkalpen National Park Kalkalpen National ParkAustrian national park protecting extensive mixed beech-fir forests Nature Dachstein Mountains Dachstein MountainsAustrian mountain massif with Alpine caves and peaks

Regions & Cities#

Schladming Explore Schladming Tucked below the Dachstein massif, Schladming attracts skiers to Planai, World Cup pistes and a network of alpine trails. Liezen Explore Liezen Liezen sits where the Enns river cuts the Alps; hikers use it as a gateway to Gesäuse trails, local inns grill game and the train still matters. Tauplitz Explore Tauplitz On a high Styrian plateau, Tauplitz draws skiers to groomed runs and summer hikers to alpine pastures and three clear lakes, with rustic huts serving mountain cheese and hearty soups. Gesäuse National Park Explore Gesäuse National Park Within Austria’s Ennstal, Gesäuse National Park preserves limestone peaks, steep gorges and the fast-flowing Enns River; activities include hiking, climbing and whitewater sports. Eggenberg Palace, Graz Explore Eggenberg Palace, Graz On Graz’s western edge, Eggenberg Palace presents Baroque state rooms, painted ceilings and formal gardens; the palace houses museum collections and is visited for architecture, historic interiors and planned guided tours. Admont Abbey Explore Admont Abbey A Benedictine monastery in Admont, Styria, famed for its Baroque library hall; visitors tour the collection and museum and combine the visit with hikes into the nearby Gesäuse mountains. Erzberg mine Explore Erzberg mine An open-pit iron mine in Styria, Erzberg exposes red rock faces and industrial terraces; mining tours and the annual Erzberg Rodeo hard-enduro event attract photographers and motorsport spectators. Mariazell Basilica Explore Mariazell Basilica A major pilgrimage church in Styria, Mariazell Basilica draws worshippers and visitors for its Baroque-Gothic shrine, pilgrim routes and seasonal markets; the town serves as a base for alpine walks.

Styria at a Glance#

Local Time
7:37 PM
GMT+1
Population
1,271,716

Best Things to Do in Styria#