Hartbergerland is a region in the Austrian province of Styria, in a landscape full of warm-hearted people, colourful orchards, vineyards, forests and hills.
You can find accommodation in one of the six villages that make up the region: Kaindorf, St. Johann in der Haide, Greinbach, Grafendorf bei Hartberg, Rohrbach an der Lafnitz and historic Hartberg.
During your visit, try the regional products of the area as well: organic bread from flour of the local mill, pumpkin seed oil, farm-made smoked meats, regional apple juices, jams, wines or fruit brandy.
Hartbergerland in winter:
Winter here tends to be mild, which makes it ideal for walks through the villages, beautifully decorated for Advent and Christmas. We especially recommend the Christmas markets in Hartberg and the other cultural events held in the six villages of the area.
Hartbergerland in summer:
Hartbergerland is made for walking in the surrounding countryside. Climb the 30-metre lookout tower for a panoramic view over the hilly landscape, or follow the circular trail in the park called Gmoospark. If history interests you as well, we recommend the route past 3 castles: Aichberg, Kirchberg and Reitenau.
The best way to discover the region, however, is by bike. The routes lead along long flat stretches as well as through hilly country, forests, meadows and pastures.
After a demanding day you can cool off in the village of Greinbach at the Greini Freizeitwelt swimming complex, where children have plenty of fun on the playground built for them. Adults can play beach volleyball or eat something good in the restaurant there.
Accommodation in the area
In Hartbergerland you can stay in hotels, Pensionen, holiday apartments, on farms, at campsites, in mountain huts and in private rooms – in the historic centre or with a view of the East Styrian hills.
The GenussCard guest card is valid in the region.
Local food and drink
East Styria is known as the garden of Austria. The tourist board links Hartbergerland with pumpkin seed oil from the Ölmühle Höfler, wine from the Oststeirische Römerweinstraße, apples, Käferbohne beans and the Pöllauer Hirschbirne pear.
The Pöllauer Hirschbirne has carried the g.U. protected designation of origin since May 2015. The designation covers unprocessed fruit of the Hirschbirne cider pear, dried pears and the unfermented juice made from them; the pears are dried whole and gently, at a maximum of 70 °C.
Other Styrian products belong here too: Steirischer Kren horseradish and the Käferbohne bean – roughly 95% of Austrian production comes from this area.