Discover Ligist: Celts, the Schmankerlweg and Schilcher

Ligist combines prehistoric traces, a history of craftsmanship, trails through orchards and vineyards, and summer swimming fun. Anyone looking for a holiday apartment for a varied stay can combine culture, landscapes, regional delicacies and family experiences here according to their interests.

Celts, castle and traditional crafts

A special starting point for discovering Ligist is the reconstructed Celtic house. It shows the living conditions of the Celts who lived on the Dietenberg around 100 BC. Visits are possible by prior arrangement; the stated period is from 2 May to 31 October. Dietenberg itself is also of historical importance: the hilltop settlement there is one of the most significant archaeological sites in Styria.

The Ligist Museum displays archaeological finds from Dietenberg and Ligist Castle. Those interested in the town's further history can also include the ruins of Ligist Castle. Its first buildings were constructed in the 12th century by the Lubgaster family. This makes it possible to explore different historical eras through specific sites during a stay.

A second aspect of the area's cultural history is represented by the Roob hammer mill. It is a rare surviving example of this type of craft workshop. The facility has been preserved largely complete and unchanged and is of particular historical and cultural significance. Around 1600, large wooden water wheels along the Ligist stream powered heavy hammers. Under these hammers, red-hot iron was processed into scythes, sickles and shovels.

Trails through landscapes and culinary delights

The Ligist Schmankerlweg leads through traditional orchards, meadows and vineyards. At the Rosenzopf beekeeping business, the trail includes a tasting of honey products. The trail therefore combines experiencing the landscape with regional specialities, without requiring you to devote the entire day exclusively to one attraction.

Ligist Schilcher is also part of the character of the town. It thrives on the southern slopes of Dietenberg and Ligistberg. Ligist lies at the beginning of the Schilcher Wine Route, which leads to Eibiswald. Those interested in this regional culinary landscape can plan their stay in Ligist as part of a journey along this route.

For expansive views, the Ligist Panoramaweg is a good option. In suitable weather conditions, the view extends across the entire Kainach Valley to eastern Styria and Slovenia. A shorter hiking option is the Herlwirtweg: the trail leads through forests and past meadows and fields and is described as a short hiking trail for the whole family. In addition, a 5.3-kilometre circular trail leads from Ligist market square via Dietenberg, past the Celtic house, and back to Ligist market square.

Family experiences and flexible day planning

During the warmer season, the Ligist family adventure pool offers swimming fun with a slide, grotto swing, massage jets, a diving platform with swimming lanes and a separate children's area. There are additional slides and a stream that can be dammed up. This makes it possible to combine an outing focused on culture or hiking with a day at the pool, provided the adventure pool fits into the respective stay.

Cultural variety is also available, although with a cautious time frame: the Polsterlkino Ligist film club endeavours to offer films approximately once a month or eight times a year. For your specific travel planning, you should therefore take the relevant date into account rather than assuming that a regular programme is available at any time.

Which accommodation suits your stay?

When looking for a holiday apartment in Ligist, you can use your preferred daily rhythm as a starting point. For culture-oriented days, the Celtic house, museum, castle ruins and hammer mill are the main attractions. Those who prefer to be outdoors can plan the Schmankerlweg, Panoramaweg, Herlwirtweg and the circular trail via Dietenberg. During the warmer season, the family adventure pool can be added as a separate programme item.

Your journey can also be part of the decision: Krottendorf-Ligist is directly accessible by train. To compare other destinations, you can also look at Mooskirchen, Kleinsöding, Voitsberg, Rosental an der Kainach, Rauchegg, Söding, Hirschegg-Rein and Dietenberg as well.

To the higher-level travel overview: Voitsberg.