Claudia Bachler

The winding tower at the Fohnsdorf Mining Museum is the symbol of a long and proud mining tradition in the Murtal region. Once part of the deepest lignite mine in the world, the imposing steel colossus now towers into the sky as a monument to industrial history and tells of the hard but also formative times of coal mining in Fohnsdorf.

A day in Obdach is full of unique nature experiences, magnificent views and culinary delights.

Put on your dirndls and lederhosen and off you go to the first Thalheim Oktoberfest at the Hofwirt in Seckau’ - that's the motto on 12 and 13 October in the Murtal.

In Hohentauern at 1274 metres, you feel a little closer to heaven. Even if the fantastic mountain panorama might suggest it, you can do much more than just hiking here. In Hohentauern there are 7 heavenly places waiting for you, you can prove your skills on the highest mini golf course in the world, relax and simply have a good time.

Riding enduro to your heart's content? - You can with our Murtalerin this week. At the "Area24" directly above the Red Bull Ring, you can indulge your passion for powerful bikes and ingenious experiences to your heart's content. We took a closer look at "Area24" for you.

The mountains of the Mur Valley not only offer a wonderful hiking experience and unique impressions of nature. It also offers contemplative moments of prayer and silence. During a visit to the Hochalm, you will discover the Hochalm Mother of God in the Maria Schnee chapel in summer.