Deutschlandsberg between Nature and Culture

Deutschlandsberg offers a variety of ways to enjoy a stay: trails through the Klause gorge, architectural history around the castle and chapels, and regional art, crafts and produce.

Rocky Gorge and Footpath in the Klause

The Deutschlandsberg Klause is a romantic rocky gorge west of Deutschlandsberg, through which the Laßnitz River flows. A footpath passes a hermitage that was never inhabited. The protected area covers around 27 hectares. As a Natura 2000 site, the Klause also offers a special insight into the region’s fauna and flora.

Because of flood damage, the path by the hermitage is diverted via a steep trail. Sturdy footwear and sure-footedness are important. Check the current route before setting out so you can take this condition into account when planning.

Castle and Museum

Deutschlandsberg Castle rises on a naturally protected rocky spur on a foothill of the Koralpe range, where it meets the Laßnitz Valley and the western Styrian hill country. Its position on this spur shapes the character of the building and its surroundings.

The Archeo Norico castle museum features ancient gold, silver and bronze jewellery from Celtic, Roman and Byzantine contexts. These varied origins give the collection a broad chronological and cultural scope. The museum also offers a treasure hunt on the Celts, Romans and Middle Ages, taking visitors through the museum in the medieval knight’s castle. As programme details may change, check before your visit whether the treasure hunt is available on your chosen date.

Chapels, Castle and Regional Art

The original All Saints’ Chapel dates back to 1383. It was expanded from 1687, and consecrated in 1704. These three dates distinguish the origins of the original chapel from its later expansion and consecration.

The history of Frauenthal Castle dates back to the mid-16th century. The castle contains a two-storey chapel dedicated to Saint Joseph. Public access to Frauenthal Castle is limited to events. Check in advance whether an event date would suit your visit.

The Deutschlandsberg City Gallery gives artists from the region the opportunity to present their work. Its programme is varied; if you would like to see a particular exhibition, check the current dates.

Oil Press, Ceramics and Schilcher Wine

Farmer-Rabensteiner offers guided tours of its traditional farm oil press, with expert explanations. Tastings of Styrian pumpkin seed oil and roasted pumpkin seeds are also available. The roasted seeds come in more than 40 flavours. As operational details may change, check before your trip which tours and tastings are available on your chosen date.

Bad Gamser ceramics are made in Farmer-Rabensteiner’s ceramics workshop. The finished pieces can be viewed at the Keramikstubn, which also regularly holds courses. If you are interested in a course, check the current programme. Making, viewing and taking courses offer different ways to experience ceramics.

The Bad Gamser Schilcherkeller offers Schilcher wine from 20 winegrowers in the region.

Plan Your Stay Around Your Interests

The offerings vary in nature: the Klause focuses on the landscape and footpath, the castle and chapels on history, the oil press on tours and tastings, and ceramics on making, finished pieces and courses.

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