Murtalbahn in Kreischberg

Practical info

Kreischberg is easily accessible by car, train, or plane. The nearest airport is Graz, approximately 150 kilometers away. From Graz, you can continue your journey to Kreischberg by train or rental car. There are also direct train connections from various European cities.

How far is Kreischberg from your country?

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Netherlands (Utrecht)

± 10–11 hours drive

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(Antwerp) Belgium

± 9–10 hours drive

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Germany (Munich)

± 3–4 hours drive

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Czech Republic (Prague)

± 5 hours drive

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Slovakia (Bratislava)

± 3.5 hours drive

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Hungary (Budapest)

± 4 hours drive

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Slovenia (Ljubljana)

± 2.5 hours drive

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Austria (Vienna)

± 2.5 hours drive

Travel distances to Kreischberg

from the Netherlands and Belgium

CityDistanceTravel time
Amsterdam (NL)approximately 1,100 km10 to 11 hour drive
Rotterdam (NL)approximately 1,060 km10 to 10.5 hours
Eindhoven (NL)approximately 1,000 km9.5 to 10 hours
Groningen (NL)approximately 1,180 km11 to 11.5 hours
Antwerp (BE)approximately 1,050 km11 to 11.5 hours
Brussels (BE)approximately 1,025 km11 to 11:25
Liège (BE)approximately 950 km 10 to 10:25

From Germany and Austria

CityDistanceTravel time
Munich (DE)approximately 220 km2 to 2.5 hours
Frankfurt am Main (DE)approximately 680 km6 to 6.5 hours
Berlin (DE)approximately 900 km8 to 9 hours
Hamburg (DE)approximately 1,100 km10 to 11 o'clock
Vienna (AT)approximately 240 km2.5 hours
Graz (AT)approximately 120 km1.5 hours

From the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Slovenia, and Croatia

CityDistanceTravel time
Prague (CZ)approximately 380 km4 hours
Brno (CZ)approximately 330 km3.5 hours
Bratislava (SK)approximately 280 km3 hours
Budapest (HU)approximately 340 km3.5 hours
Ljubljana (SI)approximately 160 km2 hours
Zagreb (HR)approximately 230 km2.5 hours
Maribor (SI)approximately 100 km1 hour

Kreischberg is ideally situated on the route from Central Europe to the Adriatic coast. A stopover makes geographical sense if you are driving from the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, or Slovenia to Croatia.

By car to Kreischberg

Austrian toll system

You need a digital road vignette for the Austrian motorways. You can buy this via asfinag.at. A 10-day vignette costs approximately €10 (rate 2025). Buy it before departure. You can also buy it at the border, but that is more expensive.

EV charging at the apartments and on the way

Bij Kreischberg Suites is laden van elektrische auto’s mogelijk op het parkeerterrein bij de skilift. Onderweg zijn er langs de route (A3/A8 via Duitsland en Oostenrijk) voldoende snelladers via netwerken zoals Ionity, EnBW en de Oostenrijkse laadinfrastructuur van ÖAMTC. Apps zoals ABRP (A Better Route Planner) helpen je de route te plannen.

Peace and fresh mountain air

A stopover in Kreischberg is not a compromise. It is an upgrade.

Supermarket around the corner

You will find the 5-minute drive away Spar voor al je boodschappen

Kreischberg as a stopover on the way to Croatia, Slovenia, or Italy

Every year, hundreds of thousands of tourists from the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, and the Netherlands drive through Styria on their way to the Croatian coast or Slovenia. What most don't know: Kreischberg is practically on the route and offers exactly what you need halfway through a long drive. Peace, space, fresh mountain air, and a good bed.

A stopover in Kreischberg is not a compromise. It is an upgrade.

Why Kreischberg is the perfect stopover

Location on the route to the Adriatic coast
Whether you are departing from Prague, Bratislava, Budapest, or the Netherlands: the route to the Croatian Adriatic coast or Slovenia largely runs along or through Styria. Kreischberg is located close to the A9 and A2 motorways; you don't take a detour, you simply stop.

Space and peace after hours of driving
After a long day of driving, you don't want to sleep in a busy hotel along the highway. Kreischberg offers a quiet apartment at an altitude of 860 meters, fresh mountain air, and hiking trails right on your doorstep. You recharge, literally and figuratively.

EV charging possible
Charging for electric cars is available 100 meters from Kreischberg Suites. This makes Kreischberg an ideal stopover for EV drivers on a longer international trip.

Route overview per starting point

From the Czech Republic and Slovakia

From Prague or Brno, drive via the Czech motorways towards Vienna or Linz, then south via the A9 to Styria. Kreischberg is located approximately 380 km from Prague (approx. 4 hours) and approximately 280 km from Bratislava (approx. 3 hours). A comfortable stopover on the route to the Dalmatian coast.

From Hungary

From Budapest, drive via the M1/A4 towards Vienna or Graz, then continue southwest. Kreischberg is approximately 340 km from Budapest (about 3.5 hours). From Maribor in Slovenia (which you pass on the route to Croatia), Kreischberg is less than an hour's drive.

From the Netherlands and Germany

Dutch travelers driving to Croatia via Germany (A3–A8–A9 route) pass through Styria. Kreischberg is located approximately 1,100 km from Amsterdam. You can plan a stopover in Kreischberg on the outward journey and get a good night's rest in the mountains twice on the return trip.

On the way to Croatia, Slovenia or Italy

From Kreischberg, drive south towards Ljubljana (approx. 160 km, 2 hours) and Zagreb (approx. 230 km, 2.5 hours). The Dalmatian coast (Zadar, Split) is then another day's drive of 3 to 4 hours. Northern Italy (Trieste, Venice) is about a 2.5 to 3.5-hour drive away.

What to do during a short stop

A walk or bike ride

Even if you only stop for one night, you can take a morning walk on the Kreischberg or a short bike ride on the Murau Cycle Path. After a day of driving, that works wonders.

Visit Murau

Murau It is a 10-minute drive and worth visiting: Stadtplatz, brewery, castle. Ideal for an evening visit or lunch the next day.

Dining in the region

In and around Kreischberg there are several restaurants en Stubes actief. Kreischberg Eck, Kastanianbar en Silvano zijn goede keuzes voor een avondmaaltijd.

Practical: book for 1 or more nights

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far is it to walk to the valley station?

The valley station is located approximately 450 meters from the apartments.

How far is Kreischberg from the Croatian coast?

From Kreischberg, drive south via Ljubljana (160 km, 2 hours) towards Zagreb (230 km, 2.5 hours). Popular coastal cities such as Zadar are then approximately another 3 to 3.5 hours away. The Dalmatian coast is accessible on a comfortable day's drive after a night in Kreischberg.

How far is Kreischberg from Germany?

From Berlin, the travel time is approximately 8-9 hours, from Hanover approximately 9 hours, from Frankfurt am Main approximately 6-7 hours, from Stuttgart approximately 5.5 hours, and from Munich approximately 3.5 hours.

How far is Kreischberg from the Netherlands?

Kreischberg is located in Styria, Austria, about 1,100 kilometers from Amsterdam, that is a 10 to 11-hour drive. It is faster from Eindhoven or Breda, but slightly longer from the north of the Netherlands. The fastest route is via Germany (A3 towards Munich).

Is EV charging possible at the apartments?

Yes. Charging stations are available in the immediate vicinity, including at the ski lift. The charging station at the carport is a private charging station.

Is Kreischberg on the route from the Czech Republic to Croatia?

Yes. Travelers from Prague or Brno driving through Austria to the Croatian Adriatic coast pass through the Styria region. Kreischberg is located approximately 380 km from Prague (approx. 4 hours) and approximately 230 km from Zagreb (approx. 2.5 hours). A stopover in Kreischberg logically divides the drive into two manageable stages.

How far is Kreischberg from the Czech Republic, Hungary, or Slovenia?

From Prague (Czech Republic), the travel time is approximately 5 hours, from Budapest (Hungary) approximately 4 hours, and from Ljubljana (Slovenia) approximately 2.5 hours by car.

When is the gondola in Kreischberg open in the summer?

In the summer, the Kreischberg gondola is open from Wednesday to Saturday, from 09:00 to 16:00. The gondola is within walking distance of both suites.

Is Kreischberg suitable for families with children?

Yes. The surroundings are quiet and safe. The Etrachsee circular walk is suitable for strollers, and the 3D Bogenpark Schopfart and the Nocky Flitzer toboggan run (30-minute drive) are popular outings with children. Additionally, the Murau GästeCard provides free access to several swimming pools.

Is there bicycle and MTB rental at Kreischberg?

Bicycle rental is available in Kreischberg. Kreischberg is located directly on the Murau Radweg, a fully signposted 356 km cycle route along the River Mur.