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Formal Gardens in the Murau Region of Styria

On 22nd March 2021 By Steve In 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 …

Cross-country Skiing in the Ausseerland

On 3rd December 2020 By Steve In Styria

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 …

Advent Markets in Graz (2020)

On 23rd October 2020 By Steve In Styria, Things To Do

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 …

The Mariazell Scenic Railway

On 24th September 2020 By Steve In Lower Austria, Styria

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 …

Cycling in the Mountains of Styria

On 6th August 2020 By Steve In 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 …

The Gesäuse National Park

On 15th July 2020 By Steve In Nature, Styria

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 …

Stairway to Nowhere

On 6th July 2020 By Steve In Styria

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 …

Cycling Through the Salzkammergut

On 27th June 2020 By Steve In Salzburg, Styria, Upper Austria

Last updated on October 11th, 2020 at 10:39 amThe Salzkammergut Bike Route connects thirteen lakes in three of Austria’s provinces. The entire route is just under 340 kilometres in length and, for cyclists who are …

The Turracher Höhe Lake Trail

On 15th June 2020 By Steve In Carinthia, Styria

Hiking on the Three Lakes Trail on the border between Carinthia and Styria is a family-friendly trail with plenty to keep children interested. The Turracher Höhe is a mountain pass on the northern border of …

Palm Sunday Traditions in Styria

On 26th February 2020 By Steve In Styria, Things To Do

Last updated on April 8th, 2020 at 06:49 amIn many regions of Austria it is customary to bless bound ‘bushes’ of branches on Palm Sunday during a procession through the village or in front of …