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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Erzberg mine 2022 Guide - 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 Guide 2022 - 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 Guide 2022 - Parking, opening hours, map ...

November 4th, 2022

Nothklamm is one of the best-known gorges in the area of Gesause National Park. The length of the gorge is approx. 700 meters, 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. ?Did you know? The Noth

Wasserlochklamm Guide 2022 - Route, opening hours, parking ...

October 21st, 2022

The Wasserlochklamm belonging to the town of 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 highlights of the gorge tour is the suspension bridge over the deep ravine and the 5 waterfalls in the gorge. As we know, Austria is full of more beautiful gorges and canyons, and the Wasserloch below is no exception. ?Not far from here, you will find another gem, the wild Nothklamm Gorge

Graz Top 12 Attractions, Austria Guide 2022

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, Austria 2022 - Top 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 Spi

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 certainly heard of the popular Austrian gorge and seen a lot of pictures, but do you know what else you can do in the area? If you have decided to spend several days around Bärenschützklamm, enchant yourself with a great weekend. 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. Depending on how many p

Barenschutzklamm, Austria ? - Opening hours, tickets, hiking routes, weather, etc.

November 2nd, 2020

The Bärenschützklamm is an adventurous, romantic region that surely deserves a place on your bucket list. If the gorge fever that has been circulating for years has reached you, too, then the Bear Gorge in Austria promises the perfect weekend tour for you. If you love nature, lakes, and waterfalls, you will surely enjoy a half-day tour around the gorge, which is only 40 minutes from Graz. To help you with your trip, I have gathered everything you need to know, including opening hours, tickets,