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Why Go? Austria’s second-largest province is a picturesque combina- tion of culture, architecture, rolling hills, vine-covered slopes and mountains. Graz, Austria’s second-largest city, is Styria’s attractive and relaxed capital. Head south from Graz and you’re in wine country, dubbed the ‘Styrian Tuscany’. This is also the land of Kürbiskernöl – the strong, dark pumpkin- seed oil ubiquitous in Styrian cooking. The eastern stretch of Styria is dotted with rejuvenating thermal spas and centuries-old castles. If you’re a fan of the former, Bad Blumau is a mandatory stop, not only to take the waters but also to appreciate its unusual architecture, designed by Friedensreich Hundertwasser. If you prefer cas- tles, Schloss Riegersburg is one of Austria’s best. In the north and west, Styria’s landscape changes to cold, fast-flowing alpine rivers, towering mountains and carved valleys. Highlights are Admont’s abey, charming Murau and Erzberg’s open-cast mine. Note that the northwestern reach- es of Styria stretch into Salzkammergut. When to Go ¨ Unless you are here for the skiing, the best time to visit is during the main season from April to October. ¨ The wine roads of southern Styria peak in September, when there are festivals; in October, when the vineyards turn golden brown; and around St Martin’s Day (11 November), when the young wine is released. ¨ From November many of the sights and cultural events – such as Graz’s best sight, Schloss Eggenberg – close or end for the season. ¨ Skiers usually hit Schladming from mid-December (or year- round on the Dachstein Glacier). Styria Best Places to Eat ¨ Aiola Upstairs (p180) ¨ Der Steirer (p180) ¨ Thomawirt (p180) ¨ Tom am Kochen (p186) ¨ Prato im Palais (p181) Best Places to Stay ¨ Hotel Daniel (p178) ¨ Hotel Erzherzog Johann (p179) ¨ Burg Hotel (p187) ¨ Jugend- und Familiengästehaus Schloss Röthelstein (p193) Graz 174 Styrian Wine Roads 185 Mariazell 188 Leoben 190 Eisenerz 191 Nationalpark Gesäuse 192 Admont 193 Schladming 195 Murau 196 ©Lonely Planet Publications Pty Ltd
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Why Go?Austria’s second-largest province is a picturesque combina-tion of culture, architecture, rolling hills, vine-covered slopes and mountains. Graz, Austria’s second-largest city, is Styria’s attractive and relaxed capital. Head south from Graz and you’re in wine country, dubbed the ‘Styrian Tuscany’. This is also the land of Kürbiskernöl – the strong, dark pumpkin-seed oil ubiquitous in Styrian cooking.
The eastern stretch of Styria is dotted with rejuvenating thermal spas and centuries-old castles. If you’re a fan of the former, Bad Blumau is a mandatory stop, not only to take the waters but also to appreciate its unusual architecture, designed by Friedensreich Hundertwasser. If you prefer cas-tles, Schloss Riegersburg is one of Austria’s best.
In the north and west, Styria’s landscape changes to cold, fast-flowing alpine rivers, towering mountains and carved valleys. Highlights are Admont’s abey, charming Murau and Erzberg’s open-cast mine. Note that the northwestern reach-es of Styria stretch into Salzkammergut.
When to Go¨¨ Unless you are here for the skiing, the best time to visit is
during the main season from April to October.
¨¨ The wine roads of southern Styria peak in September, when there are festivals; in October, when the vineyards turn golden brown; and around St Martin’s Day (11 November), when the young wine is released.
¨¨ From November many of the sights and cultural events – such as Graz’s best sight, Schloss Eggenberg – close or end for the season.
¨¨ Skiers usually hit Schladming from mid-December (or year-round on the Dachstein Glacier).
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Best Places to Eat¨¨ Aiola Upstairs (p180)
¨¨ Der Steirer (p180)
¨¨ Thomawirt (p180)
¨¨ Tom am Kochen (p186)
¨¨ Prato im Palais (p181)
Best Places to Stay¨¨ Hotel Daniel (p178)
¨¨ Hotel Erzherzog Johann (p179)
¨¨ Burg Hotel (p187)
¨¨ Jugend- und Familiengästehaus Schloss Röthelstein (p193)
Graz. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174Styrian.Wine.Roads. . .185Mariazell . . . . . . . . . . . .188Leoben. . . . . . . . . . . . . .190Eisenerz. . . . . . . . . . . . . 191Nationalpark..Gesäuse. . . . . . . . . . . . . 192Admont. . . . . . . . . . . . . 193Schladming. . . . . . . . . .195Murau . . . . . . . . . . . . . .196
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88Getting¨There¨&¨AwayBusPostbus.departures.to.Mariazell,.which.isn’t.on.the.train.line,.are.integrated.with.train.arrivals.at.Bruck.an.der.Mur ..To.Eisenerz,.integrated.bus.services.leave.from.Leoben ..For.Admont.and.the.Gesäuse,.the.towns.of.Liezen.and.Hieflau.form.the.main.bus-transfer.points .
CarThe.A2,.from.Vienna.to.Villach.in.Carinthia,.runs.through.southern.Styria,.passing.just.below.
Graz,.while.the.A9.runs.an.almost.north–south.course.through.the.middle.of.Styria,.making.it.straightforward.to.travel.from.Linz.and.Salzburg.to.Graz ..The.A9.also.connects.Graz.with.Slov-enia,.40km.to.the.south .
TrainStyria’s.train.lines.are.relatively.sparse;.the.main.line.between.Carinthia.and.Vienna.passes.well.north.of.Graz.through.the.region’s.main.railhead,.Bruck.an.der.Mur ..For.Linz.and.Salzburg,.a.change.is.usually.required.at.St.Michael,.25km.southwest.of.Bruck .
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1.Visiting.Schloss.Eggenberg,.the.beautiful.Renaissance.palace.and.museum.in.Graz.(p174) .2.Exploring.the.restaurants.and.bars.of.Graz (p174),.Styria’s.capital .
3.Discovering.the.spectacular.abbey.in.admont.(p193).and.exploring.its.fascinating.museums .
4.Tripping.underground,.or.overground,.at.the.open-cast.mine.in.Eisenerz.(p191) .
5.Hiking.the.trails.around.schladming (p195) .6.Cruising.the.wine roads..(p185).of.southern.Styria .
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