About Styria (Steiermark)
Styria is the second largest Austrian state in terms of area and offers vacationers the perfect mix of romantic natural landscapes and cultural focal points. Whether in the North or the South, in each of its regions interesting tourist attractions offer a variety of leisure activities. Thus, nature lovers can discover the beauties of untouched nature and enjoy their vacation against the backdrop of magnificent mountain panoramas. As well, a wealth of lakes and forests contribute to Styria’s uniqueness.
The strikingly beautiful region of Schladming-Dachstein offers especially many lakes, springs and waterfalls and thereby is among Austria’s water-richest areas. Upper Styria or East Styria also have diverse landscape formations and are especially suitable for active adventure tours. Whether on land or water, every vacationer can be spontaneous here and has the opportunity to take individual discovery trips in the midst of natural surroundings. Thus, cycling, hiking, rafting or diving are among the popular sports and offer great challenges in an exciting atmosphere. In the vacation region of Murau, tourist attractions are available in both summer and winter, whether for hiking or skiing, Murau is especially suitable for diverse vacation activities. Especially beloved among the hiking routes are the beautiful Frauenalpe, Kreischberg or Gstoder, where at an altitude of ca. 2,200 meters one has a breathtaking view of the entire vacation region.
Fans of cultural activities have come to the right address in the historical state capital city of Graz. The rich variety of baroque buildings, idyllic inner courtyards and unique art works stimulates visitors’ appetite for more. Thus, tourists can take a trip through Graz’s historical past and let its urban flair captivate them. As well there is much to discover in the Gesäuse National Park, Austria’s newest national park in the Alpine region. Besides idyllic natural landscapes that invite visitors to hike, climb and relax, six communities offer various different emphases and interesting sights for tourists. Thus, one can learn almost everything worth knowing about regional and cultural particularities and enjoy wonderful moments in the unique natural landscape.
The strikingly beautiful region of Schladming-Dachstein offers especially many lakes, springs and waterfalls and thereby is among Austria’s water-richest areas. Upper Styria or East Styria also have diverse landscape formations and are especially suitable for active adventure tours. Whether on land or water, every vacationer can be spontaneous here and has the opportunity to take individual discovery trips in the midst of natural surroundings. Thus, cycling, hiking, rafting or diving are among the popular sports and offer great challenges in an exciting atmosphere. In the vacation region of Murau, tourist attractions are available in both summer and winter, whether for hiking or skiing, Murau is especially suitable for diverse vacation activities. Especially beloved among the hiking routes are the beautiful Frauenalpe, Kreischberg or Gstoder, where at an altitude of ca. 2,200 meters one has a breathtaking view of the entire vacation region.
Fans of cultural activities have come to the right address in the historical state capital city of Graz. The rich variety of baroque buildings, idyllic inner courtyards and unique art works stimulates visitors’ appetite for more. Thus, tourists can take a trip through Graz’s historical past and let its urban flair captivate them. As well there is much to discover in the Gesäuse National Park, Austria’s newest national park in the Alpine region. Besides idyllic natural landscapes that invite visitors to hike, climb and relax, six communities offer various different emphases and interesting sights for tourists. Thus, one can learn almost everything worth knowing about regional and cultural particularities and enjoy wonderful moments in the unique natural landscape.