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Castles, mountains, glassblowing – excursion destinations

Excursion destinations in Hochsteiermark

Whether it’s Mariazell Pilgrimage Basilica, the knights of Oberkapfenberg Castle, the impressive mountain world of the Hochschwab massif or the Waldheimat region, home to famous Austrian poet Peter Rosegger. The UNESCO world heritage Semmering railway, Austria’s only earth station in Aflenz or the glass manufactory in Neuberg an der Mürz. Hochsteiermark is full of thrilling, fascinating and surprising excursion destinations!

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All excursion destinations in Hochsteiermark at a glance

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Burgruine Hohenwang Langenwang | © TV Hochsteiermark
  • Langenwang

Burgruine Hohenwang

The Hohenwang castle is a popular destination for the whole family all year round.
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Südbahnmuseum | © Südbahnmuseum
  • Mürzzuschlag

Südbahnmuseum

The gateway to the UNESCO World Heritage Semmering Railway: two locomotive halls show an interesting exhibition...
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Hubertussee | © TV Hochsteiermark/Fred Lindmoser
  • Mariazell

Hubertussee

This romantically situated lake was created by the industrial family Krupp at the turn of the century. The lake, named...
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Erdefunkstelle Aflenz | © Walter Lechthaler
  • Aflenz

Erdefunkstelle Aflenz

The Aflenz earth station is the only ground satellite system in Austria and was put into operation on May 30, 1980.
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Montanmuseum | © TV Hochsteiermark
  • Mariazell

Montanmuseum Gußwerk

Immerse yourself in the mining history of Gußwerk!
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Mariazeller Bürgeralpe - Bergstation | © Mariazeller Bürgeralpe | Rudy Dellinger
  • Mariazell

Mariazeller Bürgeralpe - Sommer

A trip to the Mariazell Bürgeralpe is a must during a visit!
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Alpaka | © Sabath
  • Mariazell

Alex's Alpakaranch

Visit the alpaca ranch at Josefsberg and get to know these smart and sensitive animals.
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Sternwarte von oben | © Astroteam Mariazellerland
  • Mariazell

Volkssternwarte Mariazell

Mariazell is famous as a place of pilgrimage and for the beautiful nature of the Mariazell region. But for all those...
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Pilgerkreuz Veitsch | © TV Hochsteiermark
  • St. Barbara im Mürztal

Pilgerkreuz am Veitscher Ölberg

With a height of 40.7 m, the pilgrim cross is the largest accessible wooden cross in the world!
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Newton Klettern | © NEWTON Boulderhalle Kapfenberg
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  • Kapfenberg

Newton Boulderhalle Kapfenberg

Climbing - The Newton Boulder Hall in Kapfenberg
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Das "Biberwasser" | © Mariazeller Bürgeralpe | Rudy Dellinger
  • Mariazell

Wasserspielpark "Biberwasser" auf der Mariazeller Bürgeralpe

Beaver Water - discover the play world of our mascot Beaver Basti
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Freizeitsee
  • Krieglach

Wasser- und Naturerlebnisland Krieglach

The water and nature adventure pool in Krieglach has a natural pond, leisure lake, water playground, Kneipp pool, beach...
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