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Excursion destinations in the Murau region

From the Hörfeld Moor to the Turracher Höhe, there is plenty to discover in the Murau region in both summer and winter. A dip in the picturesque natural lakes or a tour to the Günster waterfall guarantee refreshing moments on hot summer days. In winter, many excursion destinations also guarantee an exciting holiday programme for the whole family.

Culture lovers will find numerous highlights in the region: exciting city tours, a visit to the Wood Museum or the impressive Benedictine Abbey of St. Lambrecht invite you to explore. The traditional beer culture is also closely interwoven with the history of the region – in the ‘Brewery of the Senses’ and the ‘Beer Pharmacy’ in Murau, you can experience a piece of the past up close. In addition, the Murau adventure region delights with a varied range of activities that captivate young and old alike.

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Schattensee | © TVB Murau
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  • Krakau

Fishing at the Schattensee

A natural gem of a special kind is the "Schattensee". It impresses with its natural, calm, and above all romantic...
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Kornockbahn Sommer | © TMG Turracher Höhe Marketing GmbH
  • Stadl-Predlitz-Turrach

Kornockbahn 6-Seater Chairlift Turracher Höhe

The Turracher Höhe cable cars have been among Austria's "Awarded Summer Cable Cars" since 2010 with their outstanding...
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Schloss mit Aussicht | © Tourismusverband Murau
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  • Neumarkt in der Steiermark

Castle ruins Steinschloss

Across the bottom of the Mur valley, on a steeply rising rock, is the mighty, once five-towered, fortification, and...
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Entspannen am Schattensee | © Tourismusverband Murau
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  • Krakau

Schattensee

The Schattensee is a special kind of natural jewel. It impresses with its pristine, quiet and, above all, romantic...
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Trialpark1 | © Tourismusverband Murau
  • Oberwölz-Lachtal

Trialpark Oberwölz

Trial experience means: Learning to overcome obstacles off-road and in life. Developing body control, safety and...
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Hirt-Haus Atelier | © Hirt-Haus Atelier
  • Scheifling

Hirt House Studio

The sculptor Rudolf Hirt and the sculptor Angelika Hirt-Thomsen founded the Hirt-Haus studio in Scheifling in 1984.
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Gondel | © Tourismusverband Murau
  • St. Lambrecht

Grebenzen Höhen summer cable car

Discover the exciting summer activities on the Grebenzen in St. Lambrecht!
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Etrachsee | © Tourismusverband Murau
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  • Krakau

Lake Etrachsee

A piece of paradise stretches out at 1,374 meters above sea level: The Etrachsee lies idyllically between the...
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Dorfmuseum | © Holzwelt Murau
  • Krakau

Village Museum "Waltlhaus" Krakaudorf

The village museum in Krakaudorf brings you closer to the culture of the valley. This is a former smoking room, whose...
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Österr. Blasmusikmuseum-Klarinette Ortseinfahrt | © Holzwelt Murau
  • Oberwölz-Lachtal

Austrian Brass Music Museum Oberwölz

The Austrian Brass Band Museum Oberwölz was opened in 1997 and presents around 600m² of new exhibition rooms and two...
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Innenhof | © Steiermark Tourismus
  • St. Lambrecht

St. Lambrecht Benedictine Monastery

For more than 900 years, the Benedictine monastery of St. Lambrecht has shaped not only the local landscape of the...
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Marienkirche Schöder | © Tourismusverband Murau
  • Schöder

St. Mary's Church Schöder

The Marian pilgrimage church of Schöder: Due to the pointed, over 70 m high tower of the parish church and the...
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