AUSTRIA 2026 CITY GUIDE

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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