Discover Eastern Styria – Austria’s Garden
Make your Austrian Orienteering Days adventure a holiday to remember! With its rolling hills, colourful gardens, idyllic villages and warm hospitality, Eastern Styria invites you to explore beyond the competition routes. Discover historic castles and charming towns, enjoy regional specialities, or spend a day exploring forests, alpine pastures and family attractions. Whether you are travelling with your club, family or friends, there is plenty to discover on a rest day – and even more reason to arrive a little earlier or stay a little longer. Find inspiration for your stay here: Experiences in Eastern Styria and Places to visit.
Nature and Diversity
* Austria’s Garden: Gentle orchards, vineyards and romantic flower-filled villages characterise the landscape.
* Almenland Nature Park: The region offers lush alpine pastures and extensive walking trails in the Fischbach Alps.
* Water fun and gorges: Lake Stubenberg is ideal for swimming and boating, whilst the Raabklamm, Austria’s longest gorge, is a highlight for walkers.
Cuisine and indulgence
* The Apple Route and local specialities: As one of the country’s most important apple-growing regions, the Styrian Apple Route attracts visitors with its farm shops and tastings.
* Inns and wine taverns: Regional specialities such as Styrian Käferbohnen, fresh fruit and fine brandies are served straight from the farm.
* The Genusscard: Many accommodation providers in the region offer guests this discount card free of charge, allowing them to enjoy free entry to numerous attractions and destinations.
Orienteering and a little bit of sightseeing, wine tasting and more! For touristic information visit the websites of Tourismus-Graz, Tourismus-Steiermark, Tourismus-Oststeiermark, Hartbergerland or Vienna.
Graz: 70 km from Hartberg. An excellent choice to stay for the urban competitions with its rich history, beautiful architecture, and vibrant cultural scene. Two video guides: → Best things to see!, → Best place to stay!
Vienna: 130 km from Hartberg. Vienna is known for its impressive imperial heritage, elegant architecture, and lively cultural atmosphere. As Austria’s capital, the city offers a unique mix of historic sights, modern attractions, and a wide variety of cultural experiences.
Rural Eastern Styria: Once you move to the Hartberg area, you’ll be able to enjoy a more relaxed rural setting, perfect for outdoor activities and enjoying nature.
These two activities can be combined perfectly, as they are only a few kilometres apart.
Whether you’re an animal lover, a romantic, a flower enthusiast or an art fan, there’s something for everyone at Herberstein Animal World.
→ Animal Park
A small lake on the Styrian Apple Route
→ Lake Stubenberg