Raabau Travel Guide

City Rural Styrian village in southeastern Austria

Small fields and mixed woodland surround Raabau, where walkers find shady tracks and tavern seats. Locals pour full-bodied red wines, and seasonal markets sell cheeses, sausages, and smoked paprika.

Costs

$70-$110 / day

Plan on $70-$110 per day typical for small Styrian towns.

Safety

Very safe

Safe, peaceful village life with minimal crime.

Best Time

May-September

Visit in late spring through early autumn for best weather and access to trails.

In This Guide

Why Visit
Best Things to Do
Bucket List
Best Time to Visit
How to Get There
How to Get Around
Where to Stay
Where to Eat

Local Time

9:12 AM

GMT+2

Weather

52°F

Overcast

Population

602

Infrastructure & Convenience

Basic roads and local services; public transit sparse, car recommended for exploring.

Popularity

Almost no international tourism; mostly visited by regional travelers and hikers.

Known For

quiet countryside, local farms, hiking, proximity to river valleys, traditional Austrian village life, forests, scenic drives

The name Raabau references the historic Raab (Rába) river region influencing local place names.

Why Visit Raabau? #

Set in the rolling hills of Styria, Raabau tempts travelers seeking slow travel and countryside flavor. The region’s wine taverns (Heuriger) and pumpkin seed oil-flavored cuisine give a distinct local taste, and easy trails lead into beech forests and limestone ridges. Spend time sampling regional wines, visiting small village festivals, and enjoying panoramic views that feel far removed from Austria’s busier tourist hubs.

Best Things to Do in Raabau

All Attractions ›

Mariatrost Basilica

Baroque basilica and pilgrimage site near Graz

Church

Riegersburg Castle

Hilltop medieval castle in Styria with defensive fortifications

Castle

Murska Sobota Cathedral

Neo-Gothic cathedral serving Murska Sobota's Catholic community

Church

Flavia Solva

Roman-era provincial town ruins in Styria

Museum

Güssing Castle

Medieval castle in Burgenland overlooking the town

Castle

Raabau Bucket List

Best Time to Visit Raabau #

Raabau sits in Styria's inland hills with cold winters and warm summers. The best time to visit is late spring through summer for reliable hiking weather and open rural attractions.

Winter

December - February · -6°C - 3°C (21°F - 37°F)

Chilly, often snowy winters that create scenic countryside; good for winter sports but be ready for icy side roads and short daylight.

Spring

March - May · 4°C - 17°C (39°F - 63°F)

Fresh, increasingly warm days and blossoming fields-muddy early trails give way to excellent hiking by late spring.

Summer

June - August · 14°C - 27°C (57°F - 81°F)

Warm and pleasant with long daylight; ideal for outdoor markets, cycling and exploring the Styrian countryside, with occasional thunderstorms.

Best Time to Visit Raabau #

Climate

Raabau's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -5°C to 25°C. Moderate rainfall (812 mm/year).

Best Time to Visit

AugustJulyJune

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

39°

Warmest Month

-22°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of 2°C and lows of -5°C. The driest month with just 29 mm and mostly overcast skies.

40 Poor

Comfort

-2°

Feels Like Freezing

-2°C

Temperature

-5° – 2°

87%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

29 mm

Rainfall

1.5 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.1

UV Index

Low

8.9h daylight

February

February is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (32 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

47 Poor

Comfort

1°

Feels Like Cold

1°C

Temperature

-4° – 5°

84%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

32 mm

Rainfall

1.8 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.3

UV Index

Low

10.2h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (49 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

59 Acceptable

Comfort

5°

Feels Like Cold

5°C

Temperature

0° – 10°

78%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

49 mm

Rainfall

2.2 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.5

UV Index

Moderate

11.8h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 15°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (56 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

61 Good

Comfort

9°

Feels Like Cold

9°C

Temperature

4° – 15°

73%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

56 mm

Rainfall

2.5 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.9

UV Index

Moderate

13.4h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 8°C. Regular rainfall (81 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

61 Good

Comfort

14°

Feels Like Cool

14°C

Temperature

9° – 20°

71%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

81 mm

Rainfall

2.3 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.3

UV Index

High

14.8h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 12°C. Significant rainfall (110 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

73 Very Good

Comfort

17°

Feels Like Cool

17°C

Temperature

12° – 23°

68%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

110 mm

Rainfall

2.1 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.6

UV Index

Very High

15.6h daylight

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 25°C and lows of 14°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (111 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

77 Very Good

Comfort

19°

Feels Like Mild

19°C

Temperature

14° – 25°

64%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

111 mm

Rainfall

2.0 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.6

UV Index

Very High

15.2h daylight

August

August is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 13°C. Regular rainfall (96 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

79 Very Good

Comfort

19°

Feels Like Mild

19°C

Temperature

13° – 24°

66%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

96 mm

Rainfall

1.8 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.4

UV Index

High

14.0h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (75 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

65 Good

Comfort

15°

Feels Like Cool

15°C

Temperature

9° – 20°

73%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

75 mm

Rainfall

1.7 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.9

UV Index

Moderate

12.4h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (66 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

57 Acceptable

Comfort

9°

Feels Like Cold

9°C

Temperature

4° – 14°

81%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

66 mm

Rainfall

1.7 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.4

UV Index

Low

10.7h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (63 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

43 Poor

Comfort

4°

Feels Like Cold

4°C

Temperature

0° – 7°

87%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

63 mm

Rainfall

1.7 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.2

UV Index

Low

9.3h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of 3°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (44 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

47 Poor

Comfort

0°

Feels Like Freezing

0°C

Temperature

-4° – 3°

88%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

44 mm

Rainfall

1.7 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.1

UV Index

Low

8.5h daylight

How to Get to Raabau

By Air

By Train & Bus

Where to Stay in Raabau #

Budget

Graz / Südoststeiermark - €35-80/night

Raabau is a very small area with no formal hotels; budget travellers should look for guesthouses in the wider district or stay in Graz.

Guesthouses around Raabau (regional listings) - Small inns listed for nearby towns.
Local B&B options (search) - Budget rooms in surrounding villages.

Mid-Range

Graz - €70-140/night

Mid-range hotels are found in Graz; expect a 30-60 minute drive but far more choice than in Raabau itself.

Hotel Weitzer Graz - Comfortable city base, good services.
Park Inn by Radisson Graz - Practical mid-range choice.

Luxury

Graz - €150+/night

Luxury hotels are only in Graz; Raabau has no high-end properties, so plan to commute into the city for top-tier stays.

Hotel Wiesler - Design hotel with premium rooms.
Parkhotel Graz - Upscale amenities and location.

Where to Eat in Raabau #

Breakdown of cuisine types found across Raabau's restaurants and food venues, based on OpenStreetMap data.

Regional

Buschenschank

Pizza

Kebab

Burger

Italian

Asian

Grill

Turkish

Heuriger

Sausages

Nearby Cities #

Lödersdorf

2 km away

Mühldorf bei Feldbach

3 km away

Leitersdorf im Raabtal

Breitenfeld an der Rittschein