Styria
Enjoy your winter holidays with skiing, cross-country skiing, on the Dachstein glacier and in Alpine huts
Skiing, Relaxation, and Enjoyment
In Styria, you can experience a mix of modern ski resorts and excellent cuisine: Large ski areas alternate with smaller, family-friendly resorts, offering a balance of fun, adventure, relaxation, and regeneration. Enjoy soothing thermal springs and charming winter landscapes, and recharge your energy in cosy mountain huts.
Cross-Country Skiing at Your Own Pace
Cross-country skiers glide along frozen lakes and through winter forests, often approaching a backdrop of towering peaks. The landscape is covered in snow, and snowflakes dance in the air. Cross-country skiing is like dancing – you first count the steps, but the rhythm comes naturally soon.
The freeing feeling: Your diagonal steps become lighter, snow sprays from your poles in shorter bursts, and your breathing slows down. Gliding through the winter landscape at your own pace brings a sense of well-being, making cross-country skiing in Styria a pleasantly surprising experience.
Events in Styria
Traditional and modern highlights are shown here.
Styria from all perspectives
Top highlights
Tours
A journey back in time to the beginnings of skiing. Visitors to Haus im Ennstal and Mürzzuschlag get to the bottom of the fun on two skis.
Regions
Cities and places
Culture and Traditions
As the first snowflakes fall, life in Styria slows down to the warmth of the cosy living room. However, the darkness is not left unchallenged. Long-standing customs and traditions drive away the spirits of the “dark season,” notably with the fearsome masks of the Perchten, designed to scare away the winter’s dark figures. These carved masks can be seen during the Krampus and Perchten parades.
In contrast, the Advent markets offer a quieter, more contemplative experience. A cup of hot mulled wine warms your hands while the sounds of tower trumpeters and choirs provide a festive backdrop. You could easily lose yourself in the lively atmosphere around the colourful market stalls.
Recipes
Unique places to stay
"Protect by Using"
Visitors not only have the chance to immerse themselves in the pristine nature of Austria’s "Green Heart," but the seven nature parks also provide a protected habitat for rare plants and animals: