Those interested in gaining a different view of Styria’s hilly landscapes need to go a bit higher – preferably sky-high. Floating away into the heavens in a hot air balloon opens up fascinating vistas and an incredible bird’s-eye view of a sea of a thousand hills... Utterly incomparable. Its topography and stable weather make the eastern part of Styria the perfect hub for balloon rides. Particularly in winter, when many summer sports wind down for the colder months, a balloon ride is a fantastic experience! The air is crisp and clean, like no other time of year. And the view from above is pure poetry. From a technical perspective, winter tours actually offer many advantages, as there is no thermal lift at this time of year. This means that you don’t get the uncontrolled winds produced in the summer by the rising hot air. So winter balloon rides are even safer. You can spend longer in the skies, fly higher, and cover greater distances.
So where does the element of fire come in? On horseback! Horses have definitely got some fire in their bellies. Of all the dreams that horse riders have, trail riding is the most enchanting... and often the hardest to make a reality. It’s the tranquillity and leisurely pace that make it so appealing here. This leisureliness has a rhythm all of its own – the rhythmic trot of four hooves.
Their proud bearing, power and beauty are what people find so fascinating about horses. So saddle up and head out into the heart of nature. Riding through fields and woodland is balm for body and soul. On horseback, you can discover all the beauties of Styria in wonderful detail. There is no end of possible riding routes through the gently rolling hills and along lush meadow trails. A ride through the picturesque vineyards of the Vulkanland Steiermark DAC (a designated winegrowing area), down idyllic forest and meadow paths, along the charming banks of the river Raab or Feistritz, through flowering orchards or past brightly coloured pumpkin fields is pure bliss!