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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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Votivgaben Schatzkammer | © Basilika Mariazell
  • Mariazell

Schatzkammern in der Basilika

In the treasuries of the Mariazell Basilica, votive images, votive offerings and miraculous images from several...
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Erlaufsee Sommer | © TV Hochsteiermark
  • Mariazell

Erlaufsee

Natural treasure lake Erlaufsee827m above the sea level, 3 km away from Mariazell the lake Erlaufsee is located on...
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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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Georgiberg | © fotodesignbymarcusauer
  • Kindberg

Georgiberg und Georgiberg Kirche

The Georgiberg Church towers over a rocky hill in the western area of Kindberg, overlooking the Mürztal valley.
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Ausblick von Aussichtsplattform
  • Aflenz

Panoramaplattform auf der Aflenzer Bürgeralm

The panorama platform is located below the summit cross and can be reached in 5-10 minutes on foot from the mountain...
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Marienwasserfall im Frühling | © TV Hochsteiermark
  • Mariazell

Marienwasserfall

A side trip to the Marienwasserfall in the Grünau should not be missing on any visit to Mariazell!
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Luftbild Burg Oberkapfenberg | © Stadtgemeinde Kapfenberg
  • Kapfenberg

Castle Oberkapfenberg

The perfect excursion destination high above Kapfenberg.                            
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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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Roseggers Waldschule | © Jakob Hiller
  • Krieglach

Roseggers Waldschule

Thanks to a call for donations from Peter Rosegger, the Waldschule am Alpl was built in 1902 and operated until 1975.
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Ballonfahrten
  • Mariazell

ABE Ballonevents

Feel the sky and enjoy the breathtaking view from the bird's eye view.
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BrahmsmuseumKlavierBaumann | © Brahmsmuseum
  • Mürzzuschlag

Brahmsmuseum

In Mürzzuschlag in Styria, where the lovingly designed Brahms Museum - the only one of its kind in the world - was set...
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Blick auf die Basilika | © TV Hochsteiermark / Brigitte Digruber
  • Mariazell

Mariazeller Stadtspaziergang

Experience the unique history of the pilgrimage site on a tour through the center of Mariazell.
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