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Excursion destinations in Styria

Marvel at the Ice Palace up on the Dachstein and enjoy magnificent scenic views of the Niedere and Hohe Tauern mountain ranges all the way to the Großglockner. Take a relaxing dip in one of the nine thermal spas and feel the healing effects of the thermal water.

Visit the culinary manufactories of Zotter, Gölles and others, and go on a tour along the Styrian Wine Roads in the south and east of Styria. Be inspired by the cultural programme of the Graz Opera or the history of the Castle Road.

The most popular excursion destinations in Styria

Not knowing what to do really is not a thing in Styria. Fast cars at the Red Bull Ring or amazing plays of colour at the Green Lake in summer - graceful animals at the Lipizzaner Stud Piber or cultural impressions in the palace garden of Eggenberg Castle, the choices are endless. Below are the most popular excursion destinations in the Green Heart of Austria. 

Basilika im Frühling | © TV Hochsteiermark | Fred Lindmoser | © TV Hochsteiermark
Julia & Josef Zotter | © Zotter Erlebniswelt | Zotter Erlebniswelt | © Zotter Erlebniswelt
Panorama Weinstraße | © Steiermark Tourismus | Wolfgang Jauk | Wolfgang Jauk | © Steiermark Tourismus | Wolfgang Jauk
Tierwelt Herberstein_Vari _Eastern Styria | © Tierwelt Herberstein | © Tierwelt Herberstein
Brauerei der Sinne
GrimmingTherme in lauer Abendstimmung | © GrimmingTherme / P.Aldag | GrimmingTherme / P.Aldag | © GrimmingTherme / P.Aldag
Admonter Klosterbibliothek | © Thomas Sattler | © Thomas Sattler
Gösseum | © @erzbergleoben | © @erzbergleoben
Lipizzanergestüt Piber | © Lipizzanerheimat-Die Abbilderei | © Lipizzanerheimat-Die Abbilderei
Hauly | © VA Erzberg, Zoebl | © VA Erzberg, Zoebl
RedBullRing-Bulle-Frühling-Murtal-Steiermark | © Andreas Berr - Region Spielberg | HQ Superphoto | © Andreas Berr - Region Spielberg

Excursion destinations at a glance

Holidaymakers can experience a lot on day trips in Styria – come rain or shine, in spring, summer, autumn or winter. Below you will find all the excursion destinations filterable by categories and regions.

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Haidenwald_Observation Tower_Eastern Styria | © Helmut Schweighofer
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  • Pöllau

Observation tower Haidenwald

Enjoy the special view from the tower in the Pöllauer Tal nature park.
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Echophysics_Exhibition_Eastern Styria | © Peter Schuster
  • Pöllau

Exhibition - Echophysics

Echophysics - European Center for the History of Physics
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Bienenlehrpfad_Führung_Oststeiermark | © Josef Moritz
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  • Pöllau

Educational Trail: Bee Nature Trail

Learn more about the world of bees and bumblebees in the Nature Park Pöllau Valley.
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NuP Pöllauer Tal_Castle park_Eastern Styria | © NuP Pöllauer Tal
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  • Pöllau

Nature Park Pöllau Valley

A warm welcome to the Nature Park Pöllau Valley - The valley were people love Hirschbirnen (autumn pears).
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Hirschbirn_Infostation_Oststeiermark | © Helmut Schweighofer
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  • Pöllau

Hirschbirn hirsch'n

Hirschbirn hirsch’n helps you to find out more about the many exciting tourist attractions for all ages,...
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Karner pond_View of the pond_Eastern Styria | © Tourismusverband Oststeiermark
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  • Pöllau

Fishing: Karner Lake

Fishing - complete relaxation!
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Pöllau Valley_Church_Eastern Styria
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Parish Church Pöllau

Visit the parish church Pöllau St. Vitus (former abbey church) in the Nature Park Pöllau Valley.
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Roman street_Picnic_Eastern Styria | © Tourismusverband Oststeiermark
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  • Pöllau

Themed Route: East Styrian Wine Road

Along the Roman Wine Road you find a world of enjoyment and the art of wine growing.
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Natural swimming pond Gruber_Pond with jetty_Eastern Styria | © Naturbadeteich Gruber
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  • Pöllau

Natural Bathing Pond Gruber

We offer many leisure activities like our own natural bathing pond (5000 m²).
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Place of Pilgrimage_aerial view_Eastern Styria | © Helmut Schweighofer
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  • Pöllauberg

Observation Point: Pilgrimage Church Pöllauberg

Visit the observation point either behind or next to the pilgrimage church Pöllauberg.
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  • Pöllau

Root Display Castle Park Pöllau

Visit the root display in the castle park Pöllau in the Nature Park Pöllau Valley.
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NaturKRAFTpark_ Stationen_Oststeiermark | © NaturKRAFTpark
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  • Pöllau

NaturKRAFTpark

An educational trail for your senses to hone your perception. It helps you, to get in touch with your 5 senses and to...
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Travel preparation for holidays in Graz | © Steiermark Tourismus | Punkt & Komma

Tourism Offices

The Tourism Regions in Styria operate tourist information centers in highly frequented locations so that they can provide you with advice and assistance during your vacation or on an excursion.

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Wine tasting with Hans Söll, wine-growing estate Söll, Sernauberg | © Südsteiermark | Tom Lamm
From leisurely to challenging: Styria's multi-faceted hiking routes. 
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Bread baking in the Retter BioGut | © Oststeiermark | Michael Königshofer
kayaking at Konglomerat gorge Plafau; Nationalpark Gesäuse | © Nationalpark Gesäuse | Stefan Leitner | Picture can only be used in connection with the nationalpark Gesäuse.
North, South, East or West: unique bike routes in all regions of Styria are waiting to be discovered! 
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On the way from the Almenland to Anger | © Steiermark Tourismus | Pixelmaker
Cycling & rail as an ideal combination | © Steiermark Tourismus | Martin Kubanek
Rogner Therme Bad Blumau | © Rogner Bad Blumau, Hundertwasser Architekturprojekt | Harald Eisenberger

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