Atmospheric and elegant events in Styria
‘Old favourites’ and events that take place every year
The region of Semmering-Waldheimat-Veitsch features a large number of atmospheric and elegant events. Festivals, exhibitions, concerts, cabarets, traditional open-air markets as well as ‘Kirtage’ (church-based festival days) in the communities of St. Barbara im Mürztal, Krieglach, Langenwang, Mürzzuschlag and Spital am Semmering all provide a special charm for your holiday in Styria.
‘Old favourites’ and regional events that take place every year occur at regular intervals. From Rosegger Week and the Brahms Festival to the Veitsch Border Relay Race – here’s a calendar of the events you simply can’t miss. These highlights, such as the Nostalgia Festival or the Grand Prix Nostalski, are well-known and popular not only in Austria but also far beyond its borders.
View of the Veitsch, © TV Veitsch, picture: Herbert Podbressnik
Veitsch Border Relay Race
The Ultra Alpin Marathon – an event in a class all its own – takes place every year in St. Barbara im Mürztal (district: Veitsch).
Brahms Festival - © Stadtgemeinde Mürzzuschlag, picture: Oliver Königshofer
The International Brahms Festival
The 2021 International Brahms Festival, a musical highlight, will take place from 8–12 September in Mürzzuschlag.
The Rotsohler, © TV SWV, picture: Herbert Podbressnik
The Rotsohler is coming
In St. Barbara im Mürztal (district: Veitsch), there is a very special version of the Krampus legend: the Rotsohler.
Pichl Castle, © TV SWV, picture: Nici Seiser
Christmas magic
The Pichl Castle always hosts a ‘Christmas magic’ event with arts and crafts and culinary delights on the first weekend of Advent.
Grand Prix Nostalski, © Nostalski, picture: Nici Seiser
Grand Prix Nostalski
A huge variety of attendees from within Austria and abroad come back to enjoy this historic event time and again.
Veitsch, ©TV SWV, picture: Podbressnik
Musical ‘roas’
Enjoy regional delicacies accompanied by music and singing: Dishes such as ‘Veitscher Rahmkoch’, Bauernkrapfen (‘farmer's doughnuts’), hearty ‘Brettljausn’ (platters of cold cuts and cheeses) and roast pork.
Picnic, © TRV Hochsteiermark, picture: Tom Lamm
Museum picnic in the countryside
Learn more about the favourite dishes of the ‘Waldbauernbuben’ and enjoy the view from the Kluppenegerhof after a guided tour.
Hochschlosskirtag © TV SWV, picture: Manfred Polansky
Hochschlosskirtag
The festival of the Visitation of St. Mary has been celebrated at the Hohenwang castle for centuries now
