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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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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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  • Langenwang

Burgruine Hohenwang

The Hohenwang castle is a popular destination for the whole family all year round.
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Hochschwabmuseum
  • Thörl

Hochschwabmuseum

The 300-year-old farmer's chapel has been professionally restored according to the principles of monument preservation...
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Loretokapelle | © Foto Peter Wagner
  • Kapfenberg

Lorettokapelle

Loreto Chapel - the first castle of "Chaffenberch" mentioned in a document in 1173 The chapel is particularly popular...
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Schaugarten
  • Thörl

Marias - gARTen - Kunst

In Thörl, the gateway to the Hochschwab, Maria Wabnegg-Eberl has fulfilled a lifelong dream. Her 1800 m² garden...
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  • St. Barbara im Mürztal

Burgruine Lichtenegg

The Lichtenegg castle is the landmark of the community of St. Barbara in the Mürz Valley / Wartberg and is open in the...
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  • Mariazell

Museumstramway Mariazell

Museum tramway Mariazell - ErlaufseeA trip on the museum tramway from Mariazell station to Erlaufsee is an experience...
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  • Krieglach

Peter Roseggers Geburtshaus

The local poet Peter Rosegger was born at the Alpl near Krieglach, where he spent the first 17 years of his life.
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  • Aflenz

Naturschneeparadies Aflenz Bürgeralm

The winter sports area for all natural snow lovers offers perfectly groomed slopes as well as untouched deep snow...
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Klettersteig Bürgeralm
  • Aflenz

Klettersteig Bürgeralm

The "Bürgeralm-Panorama-Klettersteig", built by Stefan Gatt & Team connects several small rock formations to an...
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  • Mürzzuschlag

Südbahnmuseum

The gateway to the UNESCO World Heritage Semmering Railway: two locomotive halls show an interesting exhibition...
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  • Neuberg an der Mürz

Neuberg Minster and Abbey

Magnificent Gothic building and jewel of the upper Mürz Valley with an imposing hall church. The Gothic cloister, the...
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