Souvenir store with arts and crafts at the "Stoani House of Music" in Gasen | © Oststeiermark Tourismus | Christian Strassegger Souvenir store with arts and crafts at the "Stoani House of Music" in Gasen | © Oststeiermark Tourismus | Christian Strassegger
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Destinations in the Eastern Styria

Enjoy a day with your loved ones in the green heart of Austria. Eastern Styria offers a wide variety of ways to spend your day. Whether in nature, in legendary buildings, or at destinations where fascinating handicrafts come to life – you’ll find everything a traveler’s heart desires.

Create lasting memories with a visit to the natural and cultural sites of Eastern Styria. From the magical underground lake to traces of the Romans and legendary places of energy, you will encounter impressive locations full of history and inspiration.

You will find a variety of excursion destinations for the whole family in Eastern Styria as well. Kids can zoom downhill on the summer toboggan run, discover the woods and alpine pastures as a playground, and experience animal adventures at the petting zoo. How could Austria’s garden be otherwise? Artistically designed show gardens enchant visitors with Eastern Styria’s love of details. The various scenic routes, such as the Castle Road and the Roman Wine Road, are another special feature of Eastern Styria.

The most beautiful destinations in the Eastern Styria

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Archery Group Griasboch

You can shoot at 30 targets over varied terrain!
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  • Fladnitz an der Teichalm

Alm Shop & Pedal Boat renting Reisinger

Pedal boats and go-karts for children can be borrowed from the Reisinger Almladen. You can also buy small snacks and...
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Katerloch

Stalactite richest cave in Austria The Katerloch Let yourself be carried away into an underground world and learn...
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Hiking hut Fernblick

Cozy snack station!
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  • Gleisdorf

Energy road

The municipality of Gleisdorf is considered a pioneer in the field of renewable energies. With the LEADER project...
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  • Miesenbach bei Birkfeld

Hornschmied mill

Experience the fascination of the water mill up close again.
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  • Rettenegg

beekeeping Königshofer

The beekeeping Königshofer is located in Rettenegg at an altitude of over 1000 meters and is managed by Franz and...
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Recreationallake Ratten

The swimming lake is a few minutes' walk from the center of Ratten and invites you to relax and have fun.
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Kneipp movement tower in Auffen

At the highest point between Safental and Feistritztal, at the beginning of Auffen - Großhart, the octagonal wooden...
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Outdoor adventure pool Birkfeld

Great bathing fun awaits you in the outdoor swimming pool in Birkfeld!
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Historic Main Square

Visit our historic main square in Pöllau in the Nature Park Pöllau Valley.
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Root Display Castle Park Pöllau

Visit the root display in the castle park Pöllau in the Nature Park Pöllau Valley.
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GenussCard

Starting with the first overnight stay at a GenussCard partner operation, you receive the GenussCard at no charge. It lets you visit the more than 280 GenussCard destinations free of charge, also on the day of arrival. These range from bathing on the Stubenbergsee to a tasting at the Almenland-Imkerei Kreiner or the Konditorei Schwindhackl, a ride on the summer toboggan run, a church tour in Pöllau or an old town tour in Hartberg.

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Experiences & leisure activities

Our excursion destinations welcome you and offer a wide range of experiences on a variety of topics. Whether it's a tasting of the finest schnapps or the special Stollenkäs cheese, an exciting tour through underground worlds or interactive adventure stations - right through to a hike with alpacas or a romantic horse-drawn sleigh ride through the alpine landscape. Immerse yourself in the region and experience it like the locals with a customised slow trip experience. Maximum fun guaranteed!

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