Things to do in Styria, Austria: The Best Castles

February 3, 2022 Velvet Mowry

Styria (German: Steiermark, German pronunciation: [ˈʃtaɪ̯ɐˌmaːk] ( listen), Slovene: Štajerska, Hungarian: Stájerország, Czech: Štýrsko) is a state or Bundesland, located in the southeast of Austria. In area it is the second largest of the nine Austrian federated states, covering 16,401 km (6,332 sq mi). It borders Slovenia and the Austrian states of Upper Austria, Lower Austria, Salzburg, Burgenland, and Carinthia. The capital city is Graz which had 276,526 inhabitants at the beginning of 2015.
Restaurants in Styria

1. Schloss Pichl

Rittisstrasse 1, Sankt Barbara im Murztal 8662 Austria http://www.waldheimat-steirischersemmering.at/Schloss-Pichl.207.0.html
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2. Burgruine Hohenwang

Burgruine Hohenwang, Langenwang Austria http://www.waldheimat-steirischersemmering.at/Burgruine-Hohenwang.124.0.html
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3. Schloss Hartberg

Herrengasse 1, Hartberg 8230 Austria http://hartbergerland.at/schloss-hartberg_20_805.htm
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4. Schloss Klaffenau

Klaffenau 11, Hartberg 8230 Austria http://www.burgenkunde.at/steiermark/klaffenau/klaffenau.htm
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5. Riegersburg Castle

Riegersburg 1, Riegersburg 8333 Austria +43 3153 82131 [email protected] https://www.dieriegersburg.at/
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Riegersburg Castle

Riegersburg Castle is situated on top of a 482 m dormant volcano. The "strongest fortress of Christianity" was first mentionend 1138. The Riegersburg is the property of the princely family of Liechtenstein sind 1822 who endeavour to preserve and restore the fortress. Make an art history time travel in the castle from the Gothic chapel over to the Renaissance Knights Hall and to the Baroque White Hall. The fortress is easily accessible by lift, situated north of the castle. You can also enter the Riegersburg climbing up the footpath through the 7 archways. For the ascent you need about 20 minutes. For the adventurous there is the via ferrata.

Reviewed By Boulder11 - Boulder, United States

Don't let some of the negative reviews stop you from seeing this well-preserved middle-ages castle set in a unique location, at the top of a dormant volcano. This provided the castle with only 1 side to protect, the other three being sheer drop-offs! While the signage is in German, the castle and each of the two museums have well-written English handouts that clearly describe what you are seeing. The neighboring valley is beautiful with lots of vineyards and scattered villages. If traveling to Graz and/or the Styrian region of Austria, I think this is a worthwhile stop. We paid 16 euros each for the lift/funicular up and down and the admissions to the castle and museums and felt this was a fair asking price. We did not inquire about the falconry show. The view is so spectacular, plan on stopping in the tavern for ice cream, a beer, or some wine, and enjoy the vista.

6. Burgruine Eppenstein

Eppenstein 8741 Austria http://www.bergfex.at/sommer/weisskirchen-steiermark-ort/highlights/15284-ruine-eppenstein/
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7. Schloss Eggenberg

Eggenberger Allee 90 Zugang über den Parkeingang im Süden, Graz 8020 Austria +43 316 80179532 [email protected] http://www.museum-joanneum.at/schloss-eggenberg-prunkraeume-und-gaerten
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Schloss Eggenberg

The unique architecture of Schloss Eggenberg, the most important great house in Styria, is a complex symbolic representation of the universe. At the same time, with its impressive combination of Baroque interiors (magnificent state rooms), magical gardens and park, and priceless collections of the Universalmuseum Joanneum (Alte Galerie with its old masters paintings, Archaeology Museum and Coin Cabinet), Eggenberg contains a fascinatingly varied panorama of Styrian culture over the centuries. UNESCO World Heritage Site! Please note: dogs are not allowed in the park to protect our peacocks.

Reviewed By YairBarZohar - Qiryat Ata, Israel

Built in the 17th century, this castle is one of the most important cultural properties in Austria. UNESCO recognized this castle, together with the Old City, as a World Heritage Site. You can wander through the vast and beautiful gardens surrounding the castle, as well as admire the wonderful architecture, which combines styles of baroque and rococo. To enter the castle rooms you will need to join a guided tour, which runs from Tuesday to Sunday every hour between 10:00 and 16:00. The admission fee is reasonable. It is recommended to purchase the card in advance through the website of the castle. Opening hours of the castle: The visit to the castle is possible from April to October from Tuesday to Sunday from 10: 00-17: 00 as part of a guided tour only. The gardens are open daily, from April to October from 8:00 to 19:00, from November to March from 8:00 to 17:00. How long should I visit? About two hours.

8. Burgruine Gosting

Ruinenweg, Graz 8051 Austria +43 316 684550 http://www.bvg-graz.at/
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Burgruine Gosting

The ruins of the Gösting Castle rise up where the Mur River Valley opens up into Graz. Built in this strategic position between the 11th and the 15th centuries, the castle could control all traffic into Graz. In 1925, the Castle Society was founded to attempt to prevent further destruction after years of neglect and fires during the 18th and 19th centuries. Rising 200 meters over the Mur River, Gösting Ruins offers great views over Graz.

9. Castle Herberstein

Buchberg 1, Hirnsdorf 8222 Austria +43 3176 88250 [email protected] http://www.herberstein.co.at/
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Castle Herberstein

Mysteriously hidden in the wild and romantic landscape of the Feistritzklamm is located one of Austria’s most famous castles: Castle Herberstein

10. Stift Pollau

Hauptplatz, Pollau 8225 Austria +43 3335 4210 http://www.naturpark-poellauertal.at/
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Stift Pollau

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