Summer holiday in the Thermen- & Vulkanland region of Styria
If you’re looking for Mediterranean flair within Austria, you’ll find it in the Thermen- & Vulkanland. Thanks to pleasant temperatures, you can fill your holiday in southeastern Styria with numerous outdoor activities and enjoy frequent relaxing breaks. The hosts of the local wine taverns and restaurants are looking forward to serving you delicious culinary delights.
Culture enthusiasts will enjoy exploring historic towns, majestic castles and enchanting palaces, as well as immersing themselves in traditional festivities. For a touch of relaxation, you can treat yourself to a spa day – a wonderful way to unwind while your children get to engage in a variety of fun holiday activities.
In marvellous nature
Sports and activities in the Thermen- & Vulkanland region
Hiking, cycling or golfing: In the Thermen- & Vulkanland, a diverse array of recreational activities is waiting for you. The most popular ones during the summer months include:
- Discovering the region’s gentle hills on wine hikes and scenic bike tours
- Strolling along idyllic paths, through meadows and vineyards
- Experiencing breathtaking views on themed hiking trails
- Enjoying the calming atmosphere of vineyards and the Styrian Murauen (the meadows and floodplains along the river Mur)
- Enhancing your golf skills on four exquisite golf courses
- Cooling off with a swim in outdoor pools and pristine natural lakes
Fascinating excursion destinations
Cultural & leisure activities in the Thermen- & Vulkanland
Day or night: In the Thermen- & Vulkanland, you can fill your days with visits to historical towns and vibrant traditional events.
At the Biedermeier Festival in Bad Gleichenberg or the Terra Vulcania Wine Festival in St. Anna am Aigen, you’re invited to immerse yourself in regional culture. The extended shopping hours on Thursdays in Fürstenfeld are perfect for a little shopping spree for unique holiday souvenirs.
Plus: These events are just the beginning of what the Thermen- & Vulkanland region has to offer. You can also make unforgettable memories at other attractions such as the Zotter Chocolate Factory or Styrassic Park, sharing joyous moments with your loved ones.
Rest & relaxation
A wide range of thermal spas in Styria
With the arrival of the warmest season, people usually can’t wait to spend time outdoors. Thanks to the pleasant temperatures in the Thermen- & Vulkanland region, you can fill your days and evenings with your favourite activities. But don’t forget to give your body a break from time to time – for instance, by relaxing in the revitalising thermal waters. That’s one of the best ways to rest and recharge.
The Thermen- & Vulkanland is home to six wellness resorts where you can immerse yourself in soothing waters and blissfully kick back:
- Families love Parktherme Bad Radkersburg for its diverse holiday offers, featuring thrilling activities like canoeing in the sports pool.
- Therme der Ruhe Bad Gleichenberg’s vast outdoor area invites you to swim and visit the sauna surrounded by serene nature.
- In addition to a magnificent outdoor area, the baby beach at Thermenresort Loipersdorf, with heaps of sand, is a favourite among the little ones.
- Rogner Bad Blumau’s outdoor pools offer a relaxing ambience, and the colourful design of the buildings is simply a sight to behold.
- Around Heiltherme Bad Waltersdorf you will find numerous places of power, like the Urquelle spring, perfect for rejuvenating your body and spirit.
- During Aqua Zorbing at H₂O Hotel Thermal Bath Resort, both adults and kids have a blast rolling across the water in giant inflatable orbs – an activity you shouldn’t miss!
Browse our magazine
Looking for holiday inspiration?
Summer in the Thermen- & Vulkanland boasts a rich variety of options for activities, and the six thermal spas cater to every preference. Read our online magazine for all the details!
A card full of advantages
Discover and save with the GenussCard
If you stay with select accommodation providers in Thermen- & Vulkanland, you’ll be greeted with a delightful welcome gift: the GenussCard. This benefit card grants you complimentary access to more than 280 excursion destinations across selected regions of Styria, many of them located in the Thermen- & Vulkanland region.
The gift of relaxation
Vouchers for the Thermen- & Vulkanland region
Looking to delight someone special? Consider gifting them vouchers for a rejuvenating thermal spa visit in southeastern Styria, valid at any of the six wellness resorts in the Thermen- & Vulkanland region.
