Styria

Get to know more about Styria: attractions, sights, things to do, cities and details about the popular province of Austria.

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Donnersbachklamm Gorge - Parking, Trail, Opening Hours ...

November 27th, 2023

The Donnersbachklamm (Donnersbach Gorge) is a less-known gorge in Murau, Austria. The gorge, which a 4.5 km hike can walk, follows the Donnersbach River with the same name, sometimes on a forest path or a wooden boardwalk across the creek. It is an easy, child-friendly excursion for the whole family. The gorge was formed about 12,000 years ago and has been considered a national treasure since 1991. Until 1961, wood was floated into the valley on the creek, which today collects the glacier water

Kesselfallklamm Gorge - Parking, Opening Hours, Waterfall ...

October 13th, 2023

A hiking trail consisting of 50 ladders and bridges leads through Kesselfallklamm Gorge, where a magnificent waterfall awaits at the end. Among the ten gorges in Styria, Kesselfall Gorge is one of the shortest yet most beloved. It offers a romantic and exciting experience, suitable for families with children. A sizeable wooden walkway, several meters high, takes you to the next level of the gorge. During your journey, you can count several smaller and medium-sized waterfalls, the most significa

Erzberg Mine - Opening Hours, Prices ...

February 28th, 2023

At first glance, the sight of the Austrian Erzberg mine is reminiscent of Machu Picchu. It is a popular tourist attraction where you can learn more about mining. The mine still operates today, producing approximately 2,153,000 tons of iron annually. It is one of the largest and most modern mines in Europe. Nowadays, 230 people work for the company operating here. The Erzberg Rodeo enduro competitions are held here annually. Map - Where is Erzberg mine located? The mine is located in Styria,

Grüner See 2023 - Parking, hiking trail, season

January 11th, 2023

The Grüner See (Green Lake, or Green Sea) in Styria has been declared the most beautiful place in Austria. It got its fame due to its beautiful greenish colour. The exoticism of the "moving" lake is that by autumn, most of the lake dries up, and its proud size disappears. In its place, the field remains with a small lake in the middle with benches and trees already known from photos. The lake does not fully regain its shape until the next spring snowmelt, when it is once again adorned in its fu

Nothklamm Gorge 2025 - Parking, Opening Hours, Maps ...

November 4th, 2022

Nothklamm is one of the best-known gorges in Gesause National Park. The gorge is seven hundred meters long, but you can take the 5-kilometre natural trail with 48 sections to extend the program. While you follow the river uphill, exciting rock formations will take you by surprise. The gorge is part of the GeoDorf region, which includes the gorge, the educational trail, the Kraushöhle cave, the GeoRama interactive museum and many other exciting sights. The gorge is a nature reserve, so take extr

Wasserlochklamm 2025 - Route, opening hours, parking

October 21st, 2022

The Wasserlochklamm belonging to Palfau is a real treasure and gem in the province of Styria. A gorge bordered by colossal rock walls surrounded by lush green forest everywhere. One of the gorge tour highlights is the suspension bridge over the deep ravine and the five waterfalls. Austria is full of more beautiful gorges and canyons, and the Wasserloch below is no exception. 💡You will find another gem not far from here, the outlandish Nothklamm Gorge. Quick Overview Wasserlochklamm gorg

Graz - Top 12 Attractions in 2025

October 14th, 2022

Styria is one of the most popular tourist paradises in Austria. It is also a regular tourist destination for ski tours and summer holidays. Graz, the centre of the province, is undoubtedly the most prominent city. It is an ideal mix of city walks in small streets but also a great destination for hiking the surroundings. Graz is the second most popular Austrian city after Vienna. You can enjoy a vibrant cultural and artistic experience among the impressive buildings. ?Whether going for several

Salzkammergut 2025 - Attractions, lakes, and cities

September 14th, 2022

The Salzkammergut, which belongs to the three provinces (Upper Austria, Salzburg, Styria), is one of the historical regions of Austria. The area got its name from the region overseen by the Gmunden salt chamber (Salzkammergut means salt chamber). But its world fame is not due to this, but to the lakes and picturesque towns, the most famous of which is Hallstatt. Its historic small towns and spas also ensure the region's popularity. Its territory consists of 58 towns, more than 70% located in Up

Gamlitz, The Most Beautiful Wine Town in Austria

January 17th, 2022

Gamlitz is a charming Austrian wine-producing town not far from the Slovenian border. The hilly countryside is ideal for wine tours and hiking. One of the most popular leisure activities is cycling. Gamlitz is the largest wine-producing town in Styria. With about 400 hectares of grapes, 10% of the province’s wines come here. The village has about 1,500 inhabitants. It is a perfect destination for those who want to hide from the eyes of the world. Photos ?It is also worth noting that Spicnik,

Almenland Naturpark - 7 Things you Shouldn't Miss

March 25th, 2021

In an earlier post, we summarised everything you need to know about Bärenschützklamm (Bear Gorge). You've undoubtedly heard of the popular Austrian gorge and seen a lot of pictures, but do you know what else you can do in the area? Enjoy a great weekend if you have decided to spend several days around Bärenschützklamm. And in this case, you should know what programs to choose from! Looking forward to some programs guaranteed to please you is a good idea. You can easily find 2-5 days' worth of

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