Location
Car is not necessary
About Murau
The scenery around this park is defined by the impressive Schladminger Tauern in the north and the Gurktaler Alps in the south. 2 km from the holiday home are the ski lifts to the Kreischberg.
The ski area of Kreischberg has 40 km of ski runs and 11 ski lifts. For the snowboarders there is a halfpipe and a fun park. Furthermore, there is a ski school for children aged 4 and over, cross-country ski tracks, winter hiking routes and much more.
The ski area has an altitude of 820 - 2130 m, above 1500 m snow is guaranteed. It is a beautiful area for cross-country skiing and do not forget the toboggan run of 2 km long. After an intesive winter sports day, many bars and ski huts offer a fun night of après skiing.
Murau is a small middle aged town, which invites to a culture walk or a shopping tour. The traditional beer city is famous for the hospitality of the inhabitants. In the winter the region offers the ski mountains Kreischberg & Frauenalpe. Trend and family ski mountains which are snow secure and for a rest the ski huts offer typical local food.
Activities near Murau
The castle "Murowe" was built in the 13th century and was an important tradecentre at the north-south-route. Anna Neumann is called the mistress of Murau. She was a special woman who survived two witch trials and five husbands.
Since the 13th century the “Murauer Bürgergarde” is one of the most important ambassadors. Today the “Bürgergarde” with the companion “Samson” is known internationally. The performance in Moscow, Rome and London are legendary.
The exhibition “Holzzeit” made Murau to the wooden capital of Austria and to the centre of the styrian timber street. Murau shows amazing constructions made of wood from the middle age until today. Examples are the new tourist information office and the logistic centre of the brewery. The “Holzwelt Murau” combines the activities, projects and buildings of the “Holzregion Murau”.
| Local sports activities |
Within 15 minutes: Mountain biking, Swimming, Sports centre, Fishing, Cycling, Skiing, Walking
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| Local leisure activities |
Within 15 minutes: Food shop, Restaurant, Shopping
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| Great for |
Walking holiday, Romantic, Good night life, Cycling holiday, Summer holidays, Ski Holidays |
