Discover Feldbach: Culture, Trails and Regional Specialties

Feldbach combines short routes through the town with culture, regional specialties and a wide range of opportunities for active days on holiday. The Feldbach town walk is 1.9 kilometers long, takes 30 minutes and is easy as well as wheelchair-accessible. It begins at a striking landmark: the world’s probably most colorful church tower. Families can also enjoy a child-friendly walk that ends at the large motor skills park and playground in Sparkassenpark.

Walking Trails for Different Types of Holiday Days

Those who would like to discover additional stops alongside the town walk can include the Feldbach Raab walk in their plans. It passes the motor skills park, the leisure center, the stadium and the Feldbach Art Gallery. For a longer hiking idea, the regional long-distance hiking network “In the Footsteps of the Volcanoes” offers 49 circular trails and a total of 612 kilometers of hiking routes.

The Feldbach–Bad Gleichenberg railway hiking trail also offers a special combination of exercise and public transport. The trail begins at the ÖBB railway station in Feldbach; you can return to the starting point by train or bus. Another route leads to the Kalvarienberg Alm and Anna Church, from where it is possible to enjoy a panoramic view across the entire Raab Valley. This makes it possible to combine short town discoveries and longer hiking days according to your travel plans.

Tabor, Art and History

The Heimat.Museum in Tabor houses 12 exhibitions in 41 rooms. They portray life in southeastern Styria from the Stone Age to the recent past. Individual guided tours and museum education programs for all age groups complement the museum visit. The Heimat.Museum in Tabor was built in 1469 as a fortified refuge for the population; Feldbach’s Tabor is considered one of the best-preserved cultural monuments of its kind beyond Styria.

Throughout the town, you will encounter further tangible examples of history and culture. The Steinerne Metzen in front of the town hall is a chalice-shaped grain measure that was used as a standard measure in large parts of eastern Styria. The parish church of Saint Leonhard preserves two thirds of the main nave built in the 12th century, as well as the foundations of its old tower. The Feldbach Art Gallery was established in 1999. The Martin Gutl Memorial Trail is dedicated to the memory of the priest Martin Gutl and represents a vibrant community that continues to uphold his values and outlook.

Regional Flavors and Nature Experiences

Every Saturday, the farmers’ market in the main square offers fresh regional specialties. It also features fine handicrafts to sample and buy. Another culinary destination is the Elderberry Wonder World, a showcase, experience and culinary garden at the Christandl family’s fruit farm. Everything there revolves around elderberries and aronia. During a guided tour, you will learn what aronia looks like and how elderberries are pruned; the Christandl family will answer any questions.

For quieter moments in nature, Fisswald is a special recreational area. Those who want to explore Feldbach actively can also consider the services of cycling guide Vulkanbike-Tours: guided mountain bike, touring bike and road bike tours are offered in the Vulkanland region.

Feldbach as a Starting Point for Planning Your Trip

When choosing accommodation in Feldbach, your preferred daily rhythm may be the deciding factor. A holiday apartment in Feldbach puts the town walk, museum, market and the cultural sites mentioned above at the center of your stay. For families, the child-friendly walk ending at the motor skills park and the programs for all age groups at the Heimat.Museum provide interesting points of reference. Those focusing on hiking, cycling or nature can include the trail network, Kalvarienberg Alm and the guided tours in their personal plans.

For further trip planning, this page also features Hatzendorf, Auersbach, Gnas, Fehring, Feldbach, Kirchberg An Der Raab, Paldau, Bad Gleichenberg, Riegersburg, Unterlamm, Kapfenstein, Studenzen, Sankt Stefan Im Rosental and Jagerberg.

For the overarching travel overview: Styria.