Austrian Grand Prix

AUSTRIA 2026 CITY GUIDE

Things to do around Austrian Grand Prix weekend — curated activities that fit between sessions.

Quick Picks

Alps & Hiking

Styrian Alps trails above Schladming, Dachstein glacier views, and mountain-hut lunches at altitude.

Austrian Cuisine

Wiener Schnitzel, Apfelstrudel, regional wines, and traditional Gasthäuser in the Styrian countryside.

Heritage & Abbeys

Admont Abbey with its magnificent Baroque library — one of the most beautiful rooms in Central Europe.

Styrian Scenery

Grüner See emerald lake, Leopoldsteiner See, and the forested valleys surrounding the Red Bull Ring.

Friday

Friday in the Styrian Alps

Sessions run in the afternoon. Friday morning and early afternoon are ideal for getting into the mountains around Schladming or visiting Admont Abbey before the track action starts.

Most Popular

Admont Abbey & Baroque Library

2.5 hoursCulture loversBook ahead

The world's largest monastic library — 70,000 volumes under frescoed ceilings, surrounded by the Gesäuse mountains.

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Iconic

Schladming Mountain Walk

Half dayActive travellers

Take the gondola above Schladming and walk the high-altitude trails with panoramic views across the Styrian Alps.

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Easy Add-On

Styrian Village & Gasthaus Lunch

2 hoursFoodiesLocal favourite

Drive into the surrounding Mur valley for a traditional Gasthäus lunch — Schnitzel, Kernöl salad, and local Styrian wine.

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Saturday

Saturday Before Qualifying

Qualifying takes place in the afternoon. Saturday morning is your second full free window — use it for a lake walk, a visit to Leoben, or an early Alpine hike.

Unmissable

Grüner See — Emerald Mountain Lake

2–3 hoursEveryoneGo early

One of Austria's most photographed natural sights — a vivid green glacial lake ringed by Alpine peaks near Tragöß.

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Easy Add-On

Leopoldsteiner See Lake Walk

1.5 hoursFirst-timers, couples

A dramatic lake enclosed by sheer limestone cliffs — a short, easy walk with postcard scenery near Eisenerz.

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Budget Pick

Leoben Old Town Stroll

1.5 hoursEveryone

The elegant Hauptplatz in Leoben — one of Styria's prettiest squares — with good coffee shops and local bakeries.

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Sunday

Sunday Before the Race

Race day in Austria is a Sunday afternoon — earlier than most rounds. A relaxed morning works best: a mountain-hut breakfast, a short scenic walk, or a final village stop before the circuit.

Race Day Tradition

Mountain-Hut Breakfast Above Spielberg

2 hoursGroups, couplesMorning only

Take an early gondola up into the alpine meadows and enjoy a traditional Frühstück — bread, cheese, cured meats, and fresh milk — before race day.

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Unique

Erzberg Iron Mountain Viewpoint

1.5 hoursPhotography, curiosity

The terraced open-cast iron mine near Eisenerz — a uniquely dramatic landscape unlike anything else near the circuit.

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Easy Add-On

Bruck an der Mur Old Town Walk

1 hourEveryone

The medieval Kornmesserhaus and Hauptplatz in Bruck — a pleasant short stop en route to or from the circuit.

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Extra Day

One Extra Day in Styria

Styria rewards extra time. The region stretches from the Alps to the wine country south of Graz, and the capital city itself is well worth a full day.

Day Trip

Graz Day Trip — UNESCO City Centre

Full dayEveryone, first-timers

Styria's capital and a UNESCO World Heritage city — the Schlossberg clock tower, Hauptplatz, Kunsthaus contemporary museum, and excellent Styrian restaurants.

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Adventure

Gesäuse National Park Hike

Half dayActive travellers

One of Austria's wildest national parks — dramatic Enns valley gorges, limestone peaks, and proper Alpine wilderness walks.

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Premium

South Styrian Wine Road Drive

Full dayCouples, wine lovers

Drive the scenic Südsteirische Weinstraße through hillside vineyards, Buschenschank wine taverns, and rolling countryside south of Graz.

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Travelling As

Find Your Style

Best for Nature Lovers

Schladming Hike · Grüner See · Gesäuse Park

Best for Short Trips

Leoben · Gasthaus Lunch · Leopoldsteiner See

Best for Couples / Friends

Admont Abbey · Hut Breakfast · Wine Road

Best for Culture & Heritage

Graz Day Trip · Admont Library · Bruck Town

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Admont Abbey & Baroque Library

Schladming Mountain Walk

Styrian Village & Gasthaus Lunch

Grüner See — Emerald Mountain Lake

Leopoldsteiner See Lake Walk

Leoben Old Town Stroll

Mountain-Hut Breakfast Above Spielberg

Erzberg Iron Mountain Viewpoint

Bruck an der Mur Old Town Walk

Graz Day Trip — UNESCO City Centre

Gesäuse National Park Hike

South Styrian Wine Road Drive

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