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Description: federal state in the south of Austria; Neighbors: Burgenland, Carinthia, Lower Austria, Salzburg and Upper Austria; Categories: federal state of Austria, region and locality; Location: Austria, Central Europe, Europe; View on OpenStreetMap
- Graz: City of Design
- From Mountains to Castles, and Chocolate
- Treasures Worth A Visit
Graz, its' capital, blends Renaissance and Baroque architecture with modern designs such as the Murinsel, an artificial island made of glass and steel, and the alienlike Kunsthaus, a contemporary art museum. The Armoury museum is the world's largest museum of its kind with more than 32, 000 objects on display. The funicular that runs up the Schloss...
The Dachstein mountain is the hightest peak (2,995 metre / 9,826 feet) in Styria and invites you to experience the Dachstein glacier by simply taking a gondola up to the mountain top. A visit of the mighty Riegersburg Castle and get a view of the entire eastern part of Styria. Reward yourself and visit the Zotter Chocolate Factory,located just a st...
Encounter high culture even in remote corners of Styria: Admont Abbey, which houses the world's largest cloister library is a true jewel located in the Gesäuse natural park. The Basilika in Mariazell, is a popular pilgrimage site with a magnificent high altar that is dramatically located in the pre-alpine region of Styria. The romantic Gardenpalace...
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- Graz[SEE MAP] A lovely, laidback place to visit, Graz, the capital of Styria, lies alongside the Mur River, surrounded by fields and forests. Unlike many of the other towns in the state, mountains can only be spotted far off in the distance; its main geographical feature is the distinctive tree-clad Schlossberg Hill that lies at its heart.
- Bad Aussee[SEE MAP] Nestled among rolling hills and valleys with dramatic mountains rearing up in the distance, Bad Aussee is awash with incredible natural sights – and that’s without even having mentioned the two glittering alpine lakes that lie just a short distance away from the town.
- Admont Abbey[SEE MAP] Founded all the way back in 1074, Admont Abbey has long attracted people looking to immerse themselves in quiet contemplation. Its scenic setting on the borders of the Gesause National Park with mountains all around it certainly is idyllic and peaceful.
- Schladming[SEE MAP] Lying at the foot of the Dachstein Mountains, the ski resort town of Schladming is a great place to visit at any time of the year.
1. Liezen – Dachstein. 2. Murtal. 3. Bruck-Mürzzuschlag. 4. Leoben. 5. Südoststeiermark (South-East-Styria) 6. Graz. 7. Graz-Umgebung. 8. Deutschlandsberg. 9. Hartberg-Fürstenfeld. 10. Weiz. 11. Leibnitz. 12. Murau. How to Get Around Styria, Austria.
Cities. 47°12′0″N 14°55′41″E. Map of Styria. 1 Graz – capital of Styria. 2 Bad Aussee in Salzkammergut. 3 Bad Radkersburg. 4 Bruck an der Mur. 5 Eisenerz. 6 Fürstenfeld. 7 Gröbming. 8 Grundlsee in Salzkammergut. 9 Hartberg. 10 Kapfenberg. 11 Knittelfeld. 12 Leibnitz. 13 Leoben. 14 Liezen. 15 Mariazell. 16 Murau.
In the following map you can see the location of the main places of interest mentioned in this article. Styria travel guide: where it is located and all there is to see in the so-called 'green heart of Austria', between Graz and the surrounding nature.
