11 colorful regions represent the Green Heart of Austria. Since years they are synonymous for fascinating contrasts that let travelers’ hearts beat faster. From alpine mountain tops and gentle rolling hills to world culture and captivating personalities to culinary delights like pumpkin seed oil, wine and snaps made from stone pine cones. Incredibly rich in diverse landscapes, culinary tastes and cultural offers – as well as 56 specialists focused on the bus and group tourism sector.
Ausseerland-Salzkammergut
Head up Tauplitzalm by a fun train pulled by a tractor. Enjoy a sandwich in the oldest hut of the alpine pasture Tauplitz. Travel over the “Styrian sea” with nostalgic ships. Or go underground to discover salty secrets. This diverse region is also the starting point of one of Styria’s best-known tales of love.
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Schladming-Dachstein
Imposing mountains and steep walls of rock shape the image of this region. On the foot of Dachstein, Schladminger Tauern and Grimming you discover Europe’s most beautiful flower village, get to know Styrian hospitality and marvel over one of Austria’s last loden factory.
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Gesäuse
Arriving in Styria via the motorway A9 you’ll lay eyes upon one of the states most impressive fortresses almost right away. Heading back, you exit the toll road to experience the beauty and sheer size of the world-known monastery Admont with its jewel, the monastery’s library.
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Erzberg-Leoben
The world’s biggest taxi picks you up on the Erzberg. Adventure, sportsmanship, warm-hearted welcomes – all this right at the center of Austria’s ore mining. It’s also home to what is possibly Austria’s best beer.
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Hochsteiermark
From East to West guests meet watchful knights, imposing birds of prey and the UNESCO world-heritage site Semmering train. All this is surrounded by one of Europe’s densest forests with numerous fantastic hikes.
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Oststeiermark
Called the “Garden Austria’s”, this region is home to the Styrian equivalent of St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome. It’s splendor surprises, especially as it’s surrounded by orchards. However, the hills hide several time-honored secrets awaiting your visit.
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Thermen- & Vulkanland
The hilly landscape is a relict of times gone by. Once numerous volcanoes disrupted peace and quiet, today their heritage provides the soil culinary delights grow upon. Delicious treats and relaxing thermal baths alternate with historic fortresses and splendid castles.
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Südsteiermark
Unique and easily recognizable is the south-west of Styria: Steep hills covered in wine characterize this area. Get a feel for traditional handicrafts, taste extraordinary wines, learn about the secret of the well-loved pumpkin-seed oil and walk through the grand halls of the former home of Archduke John of Austria.
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Region Graz
Styria’s capital Graz is also known as the capital of delights. Here, rural flair pairs with Mediterranean influences. The area surrounding the capital excites with hidden limestone caves, one of Europe’s outstanding open-air museums and a combination of modernity and design.
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Murau
Forest baths, attention riveted completely on the importance of wood as a raw material, taking in nature with all senses while experiencing pure happiness about nostalgic train travels.
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Murtal
A region well-known for its fast paced love of motorsports. Snow-covered mountain tops and dark green forests provide the backdrop for risky takeovers on the racetrack. Underneath the surface gemstones push towards the sunlight.
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