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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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Ausflugsschiff am See | © TV Hochsteiermark
  • Mariazell

Ausflugsschiff "Christina" am Erlaufsee

Enjoy a round trip on the lake Erlaufsee with the newly restored ship "Christina".
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Gämse | © www.mariazell.blog / Fred Lindmoser
  • Mariazell

Naturkundemuseum Mariazell

Visit the new Natural History Museum and be surprised by the variety of topics and exhibits.
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  • 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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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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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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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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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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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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Naturschutzzentrum Weitental | © M. Maili
  • Bruck an der Mur

Naturschutzzentrum Weitental Bruck an der Mur

The Weitental in Styria is an absolute must for everyone who loves nature. Only a 20-minute walk from the city center...
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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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Sessellift | © Bergbahnen Mitterbach | Kolonovits
  • Mariazell

Gemeindealpe Mitterbach - Sommer

Gemeindealpe Mitterbach Unique mountain experience with panoramic views of the surrounding mountains
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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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