Graz has seen another green space open up in the last 12 months. The Augartenbucht is a peaceful retreat in the Augarten Park on the banks of the Mur river. The Augartenbucht (‘Augarten Bay’) is …
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Category: Styria
Home of one of Austria’s major cultural centres in state capital Graz, the fertile province of Styria has a different atmosphere with its vineyards and apple orchards.
Plätten Rides in the Salzkammergut
Try a gondola ride with a difference on the waters of the Salzkammergut… Passengers sit comfortably on wooden benches and can use the time to take in the beautiful landscape and the colours of the …
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Styrian Pumpkin Seed Oil
Styria and pumpkin seed oil – a combination that is growing in popularity. The oil speciality with the characteristic nutty taste is also much more than “just” a food for the Thomann family at the …
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Formal Gardens in the Murau Region of Styria
There are five magnificent gardens in and around Murau in Upper Styria that encourage you to wander around their grounds. The exploration of the gardens can, for example, begin in the Murau castle garden. The …
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Cross-country Skiing in the Ausseerland
The Ausseerland in the Salzkammergut is a great destination for cross-country skiers. The region offers 200 kilometres of cross-country skiing trails at different altitudes, prepared for both classic and skating techniques. Those starting from Bad …
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Advent Markets in Graz (2020)
The Styrian capital of Graz is a fairytale destination and a lively place for a visit in the Advent period. Christmas markets in Graz are held from from 20 November to 24 December 2020 and …
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The Mariazell Scenic Railway
Last updated on September 27th, 2020 at 08:14 amThe Mariazellerbahn mountain railway, opened in 1907, connects the Lower Austrian capital St. Pölten with the Styrian town of Mariazell. For the first few kilometres, the narrow-gauge …
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Cycling in the Mountains of Styria
Road cyclists can reach for the skies on some scenic mountain roads in the Schladming-Dachstein region of Styria. Cyclists looking for a sporting challenge can enjoy the views of the Dachstein, Grimming and the Schladminger …
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The Gesäuse National Park
Last updated on July 30th, 2020 at 12:57 pmThe Gesäuse region is an area in the northern part of Styria which is famous for the rapids on the River Enns and its steep limestone peaks …
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Stairway to Nowhere
Those with a head for heights can gaze 250 metres into the rocky depths from the “Dachstein Sky Walk” above Ramsau in Styria. On the Dachstein visitors can see how it feels to look down …
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