By car, bus or train: There are numerous ways to get to the holiday region. Equally diverse are the excursion destinations that make a stay in ERZBERG LEOBEN exciting and varied at the same time.
There is plenty to discover for families with children in ERZBERG LEOBEN. A visit to the Wild Mountain in Mautern will make your fluffy dreams come true. Take the chairlift across the enclosures up to the 300 alpine animals and the adventure playground, before heading back downhill at the end of the day on either the summer sledge run or the high-speed mountain karts. Things also get animalistic on an alpaca hike or on a cuddling session with the Iron Road Siberian huskies.
In summer, you can experience pure adventure in the Alpfox Adventure Park on Präbichl. A climbing park, e-trial course and mountain carts await explorers of all ages. In winter, experts can ski down the 20 kilometers of perfectly groomed slopes and beginners can book their own personal ski instructor.
Pure swimming fun awaits the whole family at Lake Zenz, Lake Wald am Schoberpass or in the Aubad at Asia Hotel & Spa Leoben with slides and numerous jumping opportunities. Speaking of jumping: If the weather is not so nice, the bouldering hall in Leoben is the perfect alternative to the outdoor program.
Challenging via ferratas and cycling routes in summer, diverse slopes for skiing and snowboarding in winter: In the Eisenerz mountains, sports enthusiasts will find numerous opportunities for challenging activities in nature.
A mountain that offers adventures aside from the well-known mountain sports is Erzberg. The best way for excursionists to discover the "Styrian pyramid" is on a Hauly ride. Live blastings and a show mine complement the multifaceted offers at the ore mining mountain.
Good to know: The Erzbergrodeo and the Krone Adventure Days are among the region’s annual event highlights. Many adventure seekers take them as an opportunity to visit Erzberg.
A refreshing experience is waiting for visitors in Göss, home of the world-famous Gösser beer. In addition to restaurants serving the malt beverage, the district in Leoben is also where the famous brewery, the "Gösseum" museum is located, as well as Göss Abbey.
Asia Hotel & Spa Leoben is a popular destination for couples who want to treat themselves to a relaxing wellness getaway. The spa is located near Graz and impresses visitors with its unique architecture. In a peaceful atmosphere, spa guests can relax in the sauna or by taking advantage of the spa’s massage offers and cosmetic treatments.
Advent in ERZBERG LEOBEN boasts a very special flair – thanks to the region’s multifaceted mining customs. In the run-up to Christmas, traditions such as the Ledersprung, special miners' dances as well as songs are an integral part of select festivities. The Advent markets in Eisenerz and Leoben invite you to take a leisurely stroll, shop for gifts, and savour scrumptious culinary delights.
By the way: Those interested in culture and the arts will appreciate the numerous museums in the region.
The ERZBERG LEOBEN region is the perfect starting point for other exciting experiences: