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Castles, mountains, glassblowing – excursion destinations

Excursion destinations in Hochsteiermark

Whether it’s Mariazell Pilgrimage Basilica, the knights of Oberkapfenberg Castle, the impressive mountain world of the Hochschwab massif or the Waldheimat region, home to famous Austrian poet Peter Rosegger. The UNESCO world heritage Semmering railway, Austria’s only earth station in Aflenz or the glass manufactory in Neuberg an der Mürz. Hochsteiermark is full of thrilling, fascinating and surprising excursion destinations!

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Erdefunkstelle Aflenz | © Walter Lechthaler
  • Aflenz

Erdefunkstelle Aflenz

The Aflenz earth station is the only ground satellite system in Austria and was put into operation on May 30, 1980.
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Ballonfahrten
  • Mariazell

ABE Ballonevents

Feel the sky and enjoy the breathtaking view from the bird's eye view.
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Schaugarten
  • Thörl

Marias - gARTen - Kunst

In Thörl, the gateway to the Hochschwab, Maria Wabnegg-Eberl has fulfilled a lifelong dream. Her 1800 m² garden...
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Adventure Tower Mitterdorf | © Kletterakademie Mitterdorf GmbH
  • St. Barbara im Mürztal

Kletterakademie

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Der Auerhahn in der Rettenwandhöhle | © Fritz Bayerl
  • Kapfenberg

Rettenwandhöhle Kapfenberg

A magical realm underground! In the electrically illuminated stalactite cave with an expanded visitor path, you can...
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Pilgerkreuz Veitsch | © TV Hochsteiermark
  • St. Barbara im Mürztal

Pilgerkreuz am Veitscher Ölberg

With a height of 40.7 m, the pilgrim cross is the largest accessible wooden cross in the world!
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Hoch hinaus im Waldseilgarten Erlaufsee | © TV Hochsteiermark | Brigitte Digruber
  • Mariazell

Waldseilgarten Erlaufsee

Welcome to the high ropes course at Erlaufsee!
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Luftbild Burg Oberkapfenberg | © Stadtgemeinde Kapfenberg
  • Kapfenberg

Castle Oberkapfenberg

Oberkapfenberg Castle likes to show its versatility. The castle houses a castle falconry, exhibition rooms and event...
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Kaiserhof Glasmanufaktur 12 | © Kaiserhof Glasmanufaktur
  • Neuberg an der Mürz

Kaiserhof Glasmanufaktur

Welcome to the world of glass dreams! In the middle of the Mürzer Oberland Nature Park - embedded between the...
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Montanmuseum | © TV Hochsteiermark
  • Mariazell

Montanmuseum Gußwerk

Immerse yourself in the mining history of Gußwerk!
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Roseggers Geburtshaus | © Jakob Hiller
  • Krieglach

Peter Roseggers Geburtshaus

The local poet Peter Rosegger was born at the Alpl near Krieglach, where he spent the first 17 years of his life.
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Südbahnmuseum | © Südbahnmuseum
  • Mürzzuschlag

Südbahnmuseum

The gateway to the UNESCO World Heritage Semmering Railway: two locomotive halls show an interesting exhibition...
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