Winter landscape at the Rabl Kreuz Hut at the foot of the Hochwechsel mountain | © TV Oststeiermark | Klaus Ranger Winter landscape at the Rabl Kreuz Hut at the foot of the Hochwechsel mountain | © TV Oststeiermark | Klaus Ranger
Experience winter in Austria’s garden

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The Eastern Styria offers appropriate activities for all guests, also off the slopes. Have yourself chauffeured through the white forests in a horse-drawn carriage or head for the summit on snowshoes under the full moon. Slow down on walks in the fresh air or relax in the warm water of the wellness facilities.

The numerous destinations, activities and accommodations provide for an unbeatable winter holiday that you and especially your children will remember fondly. Browse through our vacation offers right now!

Logo of the Oststeiermark Winter Needle | © Oststeiermark Tourismus | Chiara Raith

NEW: THE EASTERN STYRIA WINTER NEEDLE

Eastern Styria impresses with its small but beautiful ski resorts with affordable skiing, easily accessible pistes, short and stress-free approaches. There is also plenty to experience and relax away from the slopes. Excellent cross-country ski trails, winter and snowshoe hikes, toboggan runs, winter wellness and much more await you.

There is a small gift for those who achieve the Winter Needle, which can be collected from the Almenland Nature Park or Joglland-Waldheimat offices.

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Tobogganing

Tobogganing is fun for the whole family – and a great experience for groups. Children enjoy the magic carpets in particular, and easy to use climbing aids make the “work” easier for mums and dads, ensuring more runs down the slopes. Considerably longer natural tobogganing runs are offered for groups seeking an experience, perhaps followed by a shared meal or party. 

Ski tours

Forests deeply covered in snow, powder and a dreamlike winter panorama create unforgettable impressions on uphill or downhill ski tours. Beginners in particular find easy ski tour routes in the Eastern Styria.

Ice climbing

If you are looking for a challenge on the cliffs during the winter months, ice climbing is just the thing for you. A hot tip for exciting ice climbing for beginners and experts is the Tiefenbachgraben in Breitenau am Hochlantsch. Here the 23-metre high ice waterfall “Alice” awaits you. There is an additional 18 m tall ice column for learning the basic techniques, and bouldering is offered. 

Horse-drawn sleigh rides

The landscape in Austria’s garden is a unique place on earth, with a natural beauty that accounts for the region’s charm. As a romantic interlude for a couple or with the whole family, a horse-drawn sleigh ride through the snow covered landscape is a winter fairy tale come true!

Ice skating & curling

Large lakes and ice rinks along with small, idyllic skating rinks in historic old towns invite guests to go ice skating. Penguin, panda or polar bear? Numerous ice skating learning aids are provided for beginners. Just pack your skates or rent them on site, and head onto the ice.

Curling is among the Eastern Styria’s most traditional winter sports. People have been gathering on natural ice rinks in the winter for decades to try their hand at curling. Naturally, hot tea or mulled wine is always available.

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  • Birkfeld

Ice-skating rink Birkfeld

If the weather conditions are right, there is also an ice rink in Birkfeld.
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  • Waldbach-Mönichwald

Ice-skating rink Mönichwald

Take advantage of the 7500m² pure natural ice surface for optimal winter fun, whether for young or old.
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  • Vorau

Ice-skating rink Iceflower Vornholz

From the slope we go up to the ice.
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  • Vorau

Ice-skating rink Puchegg

Into the skates ready and go.
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  • Passail

Ice Rink Passail

The Passail ice rink is located after the Gasthaus Hulfeld (after the outdoor pool). The icy fun court offers around...
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  • Gleisdorf

Artificial Ice Skating Rink Gleisdorf

GL#EIS#DORF – Gleisdorf becomes an ice#village
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  • Strallegg

Ie skating rink Strallegg

There's snow outside, it's cold and you don't know what to do? The ice rink in Strallegg is the solution. Go ice...
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  • St. Kathrein am Offenegg

Ice Rink Karl Wirt St. Kathrein/O.

At the Karl-Wirt there is a lot to experience in winter too: there is enough space for ice skaters, curlingers and ice...
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