Day trips from Kreischberg

The circuit in Spielberg is about a 45-minute drive from Kreischberg Suites.

Graz is about a 2-hour drive from Kreischberg Suites, allow a full day for your visit.

Klagenfurt is about a 1.5-hour drive from Kreischberg Suites.

Murau is located about a 10-minute drive from Kreischberg Suites.

Salzburg is located approximately 120 kilometers from Kreischberg. Depending on traffic and the route, allow about a 2-hour drive each way. Therefore, Salzburg is primarily suitable for a full day trip.

Depending on the route, Schladming is located approximately 75–90 kilometers from Kreischberg. Allow roughly 1 hour 15 to 1 hour 45 minutes of driving each way. To reach the Dachstein gondola, you need to continue further from Schladming towards Ramsau am Dachstein.

Villach is about a 1.5-hour drive from Kreischberg Suites.

Yes, the gondola and the Ice Palace are particularly special for families. Be mindful of heights and open structures at the suspension bridge and Stairway to Nothingness. For younger children, Hopsiland on the Planai is often a quieter alternative.

No. The Murau GästeCard is not valid for attractions in the Schladming-Dachstein region. The Schladming-Dachstein Sommercard is a separate guest card that is only issued at participating accommodations in that region.

Yes. The Murau GästeCard is included with a stay at Kreischberg Suites, and regional public transport, including the Murtalbahn, is part of the included mobility from May to November.

That depends on your itinerary. The card is particularly attractive if you visit multiple paid attractions and use public transport. For a day spent mainly walking through the Old Town and Mirabell, the card is less necessary.

Absolutely. Besides the old town, Schloss Hellbrunn with the Wasserspiele and the Haus der Natur are particularly popular with families. For young children, choose one of these activities alongside a short city walk rather than a full museum program.

On regular routes, bicycles can be taken along provided sufficient space is available. Check the current conditions in advance, especially for e-bikes and during periods with replacement bus services.

Yes. Then combine the Old Town with indoor attractions such as Mozart's birthplace, DomQuartier, or Haus der Natur. Hohensalzburg Fortress remains interesting even in less favorable weather, although the view is more limited.

Yes. Make the Dachstein the main activity and end the day with a hike, a terrace, or dinner in Schladming. Combining Planai and the Dachstein extensively on the same day is less recommended.

Yes. In the summer, a fixed reservation for the panoramic gondola is mandatory. Therefore, book a time slot online in advance and check the current mountain weather and the glacier report on the day itself.

The regular line generally runs daily with connections approximately every two hours, but maintenance work and seasonal schedules may lead to deviations or replacement bus services. Therefore, always check the current timetable on the day of departure.

At St. Lorenzen am Kreischberg station, a short walk from Kreischberg Suites. From here, the Murtalbahn runs towards Murau and Unzmarkt, and in the other direction via St. Ruprecht and Stadl an der Mur, among others, to Tamsweg.

Park & Ride is the easiest choice. P+R Salzburg Süd is conveniently located for visitors arriving from the south. The combination ticket includes parking and public transport to the city centre for up to five people. Check current rates in advance.

For a first visit, we recommend Mirabell Garden, the historic Old Town with Getreidegasse and Mozart, and Hohensalzburg Fortress. These three highlights can easily be combined in one day.

The most famous attractions are the Sky Walk, the Dachstein Suspension Bridge, the Stairway to Nothingness, and the Ice Palace. They are all located around the mountain station at an altitude of approximately 2,700 meters.

Good destinations are Murau for the historic city center and hospitality, St. Ruprecht for the Holzmuseum, and Tamsweg for a longer day trip to the Salzburger Lungau. In addition, during the summer, there are historic steam train rides between Murau and Tamsweg on selected days.

Yes, behind-the-scenes tours (pit lane, paddock, control room) are popular and can book up quickly, so book in advance.

This modern wellness and adventure pool features swimming pools, slides, saunas, and spa treatments, ideal for relaxing after a day of sightseeing.

A miniature park with scale models of famous buildings from all over the world, from the Eiffel Tower to the Taj Mahal, fun for the whole family and can be visited in a few hours.

Murau has a compact, easily walkable center: Schloss Obermurau towers over the city offering guided tours of the castle rooms, the Gothic St. Matthäus Church dates back to the 13th century, and the Murauer Stadtplatz is the lively heart of the city with cafes, shops, and regular markets.

The historic center is on the UNESCO World Heritage List, with the Hauptplatz and the Rathaus as highlights. Climb the Schlossberg for a panoramic view and the iconic Uhrturm (clock tower), and visit the Kunsthaus Graz, nicknamed the “Friendly Alien”, for modern art.

On foot, or with the Schlossbergbahn for a comfortable ride up.

Yes. Murau is worth visiting all year round: in spring and autumn, the Brauerei der Sinne brewery offers tours, and in summer, the terraces on the Stadtplatz are open.

Yes, there are driving experiences with instructors (from sports cars to Formula race cars), and for families there is a go-kart track and off-road experiences.

Swimming, boating, and relaxing on the beaches, or walking along the promenade with views of the lake and numerous cozy eateries.

Hiking and cycling through beautiful landscapes, with a panoramic view from the top that makes the climb more than worth it.

Yes, with the Murau GästeCard (included with a stay at Kreischberg Suites) you have free or discounted access to various attractions in Murau.

Yes, there are sufficient charging stations available on the premises.

Traditional Austrian dishes such as Schnitzel, and the Styrian specialty Käferbohnen (bean salad), enjoy them in one of the many coffee houses or restaurants in the city.

The Hauptplatz with historic buildings, cozy cafes and shops, and the nearby Heiligenkreuzkirche.

Yes, Klagenfurt Cathedral is an impressive Baroque cathedral with beautiful frescoes and a rich history.

By car (ample parking) or by public transport, buses and trams take you quickly through the city.

Kasnudeln, stuffed pasta pillows, a traditional Carinthian specialty.

Kärntner Laxn, a fish dish that is often served with seasonal vegetables.

Included free of charge are, among others: access to several swimming pools (Murau, St. Georgen, St. Lorenzen, St. Lambrecht, St. Peter), use of regional cable cars (Kreischberg Sommerbahn, Lachtal, Grebenzen, Kornock), and access to various museums and attractions. The full list can be found at steiermark.com/de/Murau/murau-gastecard.

MotoGP, DTM (Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters), historic races, and track days for amateurs, there is often something to do, even outside the major race weekends.