Discover Wagna: Roman city, trails and local experiences

Wagna combines Roman history, special trails and lively local meeting places. Those looking for a holiday that combines culture, activity and regional culinary delights can put together a wide range of day-trip ideas here. For families, this means they can combine historical discoveries, a walk or bike ride and a sociable experience in the Roman Village without limiting their stay to just one theme.

Roman history in Wagna

Flavia Solva is the only Roman city in Styria. It was planned as a city designed on a drawing board, with straight roads meeting at right angles and evenly laid-out blocks of houses. The clear urban layout provides an illustrative impression of Roman settlement planning and urban history, making Flavia Solva an exciting destination for interested visitors.

The Flavia Solva archaeological site displays selected finds from excavations by the Joanneum, which have been carried out in the urban area of Flavia Solva for more than a hundred years. A visit can therefore be shaped as a direct encounter with archaeological traces. In addition, the Kulturforum Flavia Solva association organises guided tours of the Wagna camp city on behalf of the market town of Wagna. Those who want to learn about history not only through finds but also in a guided format can incorporate this option into their travel plans.

Another historical highlight is the Roman Cave. It is an accessible mine tunnel with an exhibition on the 2,000-year history of Austria’s oldest mine that is still in operation. Guided tours of the Roman Quarry are available for groups of one or more people. The Roman Quarry has a year-round temperature of 8°C, so warm clothing and sturdy footwear are recommended. Be sure to plan this equipment for your visit to the Roman Quarry.

Resurrection Trail between forest and culture

The Resurrection Trail leads to Wagna Parish Church, past the Italian Cemetery in Wagna and through Silberwald along a well-maintained forest path. The Resurrection Trail is also the R6 cycle path. This makes the route a clear reference point when planning a day on foot or by bicycle. Those travelling with people who have different interests can view the trail as an active addition to the historical destinations without focusing their stay exclusively on museum or archaeological-site visits.

Roman Village, beer and regular meeting places

At the Wagna Roman Village, the weekly “Römern” invites visitors to linger, enjoy themselves and celebrate with a varied music programme. “Wagna – unsa Bier” is also available at the weekly “Römern”. This fruity, pale full-bodied beer is brewed exclusively with hops from Leitring. Those who enjoy discovering regional specialities through taste and sociable events will find a distinctive way to experience the community here.

Since last year, the market town of Wagna has invited people once a quarter to the Lagercafé at the former camp barracks in the Roman Village. This event offers a different kind of experience from a guided tour or a walk through the forest. When planning your trip, you can therefore choose between historical sightseeing, outdoor activities and the events mentioned above. Your search for a holiday apartment or holiday home in Wagna can be tailored to this personal mix: some travellers primarily want to experience culture, others prefer trails, while others place importance on regional meeting places.

Choose Wagna as your holiday destination

Wagna is a suitable destination for anyone who does not want to plan their stay around just one attraction. Flavia Solva, the Wagna camp city, the Roman Cave, the Roman Quarry, the Resurrection Trail and the Roman Village represent different ways of getting to know the area.

If you would also like to compare other local pages during your further search, you can find Flamberg, Ratsch An Der Weinstraße, Langegg, Ehrenhausen, Ottenberg, Arnfels, Gauitsch and Gündorf here.

For the higher-level travel overview: Leibnitz.