Styria

Styria is one of Austria’s most diverse federal states, combining green hills, wine regions, thermal spas, historic towns, Alpine areas, and a strong culture of enjoyment. It is often called Austria’s green heart, but behind this image lies much more than nature. Styria tells of medieval trade routes, Habsburg history, monasteries, castles, crafts, industry, agriculture, and a lively present. For guided tours, it is especially rewarding because city, countryside, history, cuisine, architecture, and landscape meet here in many different ways.

Graz, Schlossberg and urban culture

The capital Graz is a cultural center with an exceptionally well-preserved old town. Between the Schlossberg, Clock Tower, main square, Landhaus, cathedral, and mausoleum, it becomes clear how many eras have shaped this city. Renaissance courtyards, Baroque façades, medieval lanes, and modern architecture stand close together. Particularly striking is the contrast between the historic city and contemporary buildings such as the Kunsthaus Graz or the Murinsel.

Wine country, culinary culture and southern ease

In the south and southeast, Styria reveals a particularly sensual side. Southern Styria, the Vulkanland, and Western Styria stand for vineyards, wine taverns, pumpkin seed oil, orchards, gentle hills, and a distinctive culinary culture. Guided tours can show how closely landscape, agriculture, cuisine, and regional identity are connected. Places such as Leibnitz, Gamlitz, Bad Radkersburg, and Deutschlandsberg open different perspectives on border history, viticulture, spa traditions, and everyday culture.

Monasteries, castles, industry and Alpine regions

Styria also has a strong spiritual, military, and economic history. Admont Abbey with its famous library, Mariazell as an important pilgrimage site, Riegersburg Castle, Eggenberg Palace, and many historic places tell of faith, power, defense, and representation. At the same time, mining, ironworking, and industry shaped regions such as , Leoben, Eisenerz, and the Mur Valley.