Educational Center, Meeting Place & Nature Experience

The Education Center in Mixnitz is open to anyone interested in nature . Whether you’re young or old, a Styrian or a visitor, here you can gain a deeper understanding of the local natural world. We use humor to highlight the fascinating interconnections of nature.
We offer numerous courses and workshops for families, children, nature enthusiasts, schools, and preschools. In addition, our facilities can be rented for various events, such as corporate gatherings or weddings . Naturwelten Steiermark also serves as the educational center for the Styrian Hunters’ Association and is thus a meeting place for hunters from far and wide.

Book first—then visit!

Would you like to get to know us? No problem. From May through October, guided tours of the Nature Worlds take place every Friday at 2:00 p.m. At all other times, advance registration is required. Self-guided tours are not available.

Why?! We want to teach you as much as possible about nature and hunting, along with their role in our cultural landscape. Our interactive stations make this possible, but only when accompanied by our forest and hunting guides, who are experts on every aspect of hunting.

Advance registration can be made by phone at +43 3867 50234 or by email at
office (at) naturwelten-steiermark.com .

Hours & Prices

Office Hours for Scheduling Appointments: 

  • Monday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
  • Prices vary by program; please check the website for current prices

Tours & Experiences

Our 30 interactive exhibits, along with an exploration workshop and a forest workshop focused on the environment, climate, nature, and native wildlife, offer adventure and a sense of accomplishment for visitors of all ages! Every visitor will discover new “natural worlds” and, at the same time, learn how easy it is to contribute to the preservation of our natural environment.

  • Numerous nature workshops for nature lovers
    You can find an overview of all the workshops HERE!
  • Nature Tour for Everyone: Every Friday—May through October, from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
  • Activities for Families & Kids: Whether it’s guided tours, adventures in the adventure area, or creative workshops, our offerings are perfect for outings with kids and kid-friendly activities. You can find an overview of all the details HERE! 

Questions like: Why the robot sheep isn’t a friend to the butterflies, and how foxes and badgers live—these will all be a thing of the past after a visit with us. Exploring the world of wildlife from the rocky regions to the alpine pastures, forests, and meadows— identifying animal calls , or getting to peek inside a hunter’s backpack are all part of the nature-up-close experience in Mixnitz.

Group Experience

Group Adventure Tours

  • On the Trail of Wild Animals
  • Animals and Plants Under Climate Stress
  • In the Realm of Biodiversity

For group excursions to the nature reserves, please specify the type of guided tour you would like and its duration!

Details for Groups

  • Group size: at least 8 people, up to 70 people
  • Bus parking and restrooms are available
  • Accessible: yes
View of the town of Pernegg an der Mur in the Almenland Nature Park, © Oststeiermark Tourism, Kurt Elmleitner

Café Stoabock

The café is a popular gathering place for nature lovers. It has a cozy atmosphere that invites you to linger. From freshly brewed coffee to homemade cakes and hearty game snacks—there’s something here to suit every taste.

Hours:

  • May 1 through October 31: Wednesday through Sunday, 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • November 1 through April 30: Wednesday through Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

In general, our hours of operation apply regardless of holidays—however, changes may occur in individual cases. Any changes will be posted outside Café Stoabock and published on our website and social media channels!

Styria's Natural Worlds

Grazer Straße 16
, 8131 Mixnitz
Phone: 0043/386750234
Email: office (at) naturwelten-steiermark.com
Website: www.naturwelten-steiermark.com