Rent a holiday home in Styria in the green heart of Austria
The region of Styria in Austria extends from the mighty Alps to the hills and plains bordering Slovenia and Hungary. Long extinct volcanoes contributed to the fertile landscape of Styria, which is known today for its world class spa resorts and vineyards. Styria has many holiday rentals, homes, holiday apartments and holiday houses to choose from.
The land of vineyards
Styria is often referred to as the 'Tuscany of Austria'. Sun kissed hills, meandering slopes, vineyards and castles perched atop remote mountains are characteristic of this region which produces 7% of Austria's wine. Watch out for the Klapotetz, a windmill-like structure designed to scare away errant birds. The regional culture and gastronomy is reflected in the many wine festivals, such as the one at Gmlitz. Try Sturm, a regional speciality consisting of lightly fermented grape juice and best enjoyed with a helping of roast chestnuts while staying at a holiday rental, holiday house or holiday apartment in Styria.
Cultural Styria
Inhabited since pre-Roman times, the regional capital Graz is the second largest city in Austria and is known for its central square and 15th century castle and clocktower which can be reached by a funicular railway. With its miraculous statue of the Virgin Mary, Mariazell is Austria’s most sacred pilgrimage destination welcoming over a million pilgrims every year. Amongst the region's many other attractions are excursions by steam train to Lake Erlauf or by cable car to the Bürgeralpe Mountain. Those fascinated by open-air museums should not miss the Österreichisches Freilichtmuseum at Stübin which features traditional architecture such as the thatched cottages of Burgenland, the stone structures typical of the Danube region and the timber chalets of the Alps. Emerging from the River Enns is Austria's wildest landscape, the Gesäuse Gorge. Defined by its dramatic peaks and brooding forests, the Gesäuse Gorge is an excellent spot to rent rafting and climbing equipment. The crags of the limestone Dachstein massif are another popular destination and, in winter, they are home to a number downhill skiing events.
The top rated locations in Styria
Neighbouring holiday regions East Styria
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Donnersbachwald, Styria
Holiday apartment for max. 2 persons
Property no. 1306904
+ 3 morefrom USD 407for 1 weekApprox. 30 m², 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, pets not allowed, TV, Internet, Wifi, dishwasher, non-smoking property, saunaThere are 3 further property types with 3 accommodations for this complex- from USD 480/week Holiday apartment for max. 4 persons, approx. 49 m², property no. 1306901 Preview
- from USD 480/week Holiday apartment for max. 4 persons, approx. 40 m², property no. 1306902 Preview
- from USD 480/week Holiday apartment for max. 4 persons, approx. 34 m², property no. 1306903 Preview
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Sankt Lorenzen ob Murau, Styria
Holiday home for max. 10 persons
Property no. 2281037
+ 10 morefrom USD 2,152for 1 weekApprox. 115 m², 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, pets not allowed, TV, Internet, Wifi, dishwasher, non-smoking property, saunaThere are 10 further property types with 10 accommodations for this complex- Rental price on request Holiday home for max. 4 persons, approx. 70 m², property no. 2281013 Preview
- Rental price on request Holiday home for max. 4 persons, approx. 70 m², property no. 2281016 Preview
- Rental price on request Holiday home for max. 9 persons, approx. 100 m², property no. 2281019 Preview
- Rental price on request Holiday home for max. 9 persons, approx. 100 m², property no. 2281022 Preview
- Rental price on request Holiday apartment for max. 6 persons, approx. 60 m², property no. 2281025 Preview
- Rental price on request Holiday home for max. 8 persons, approx. 100 m², property no. 2281027 Preview
- Rental price on request Holiday home for max. 10 persons, approx. 140 m², property no. 2281032 Preview
- Rental price on request Holiday home for max. 10 persons, approx. 150 m², property no. 2281036 Preview
- Rental price on request Holiday home for max. 9 persons, approx. 135 m², property no. 2281040 Preview
- Rental price on request Holiday home for max. 9 persons, approx. 100 m², property no. 2281042 Preview