Colorful autumn in Styria
The nature park Almenland is part of the Oststeiermark adventure region and is located in the heart of Styria, just 50 km north of the provincial and cultural capital of Graz. With its 125 contiguous Alpine pastures, Almenland is one of the largest Alpine pasture areas in Austria.
From a campsite, Farm Holidays, a room in a guesthouse or inn to a three or four-star hotel, you will find a wide variety of accommodation in the Almenland.
There is also plenty to experience and discover in autumn, be it cycling through the colorful autumn landscape, hiking with fresh air and clear views, or stopping off at one of our inns after a successful excursion. Under the motto"Tischlein Deck Dich", a visit to one of the innkeepers in the culinary Almenland Autumn will help you to enjoy a delightful flight of fancy - with all the good products of the region that the harvest season has to offer.
This is the colorful autumn in the adventure region of Eastern Styria, the garden of Austria!
See you in the fall.
Fall time is hiking time
Fresh air, rich colors and clear views: autumnis also the most beautiful time in the Almenland Nature Park. time for hiking! When it gets quieter on the mountain pastures and the farmers gradually bring the cattle back down into the valley, hikers have the mountain pastures to themselves again. And because it is no longer so hot, it is now also possible to tackle longer hikes. The view high up on the summit stretches far out into the countryside because the air is now dry and the view is clear. So it's time for at least a few days' vacation at Almenland - with hiking, some wellness and the best cuisine!
From October at the latest, dog dog owners can once again roam the alpine pastures with their pets without any worries - the alpine pastures will be completely "cattle-free" again!
125 alpine pastures, two large gorges and numerous mountain peaks between Teichalm and Sommeralm are a great offer for all hiking enthusiasts! More than 40 tour suggestions for your vacation in the garden of Austria.
These are our top tips for a hiking experience in the fall:
Digital hiking pin
The SummitLynx app turns your smartphone into a hiking pass: Go hiking, collect points and pick up the Almenland office hiking pin!
The following hiking badges can be achieved with us:
- Almenland Nature park hikers in bronze, silver & gold
- Oststeiermark hiking pin in bronze, silver & gold
Culinary Almenland Autumn
Hiking makes you hungry - and "hunger is the best cook", as the saying goes! But don't worry, you don't have to be hungry for our hosts just a glance at the menu will whet your appetite. There are fine specialties from ALMO beef, dishes from the regional cuisine and smaller dishes for in between. And, of course, pastries in all their variety, from Kaiserschmarren to Strauben. Especially for "chocolate tigers", there are the finest chocolates to enjoy with your coffee or as a souvenir to take home.
The ALMO gourmet innkeepers are the culinary flagship of the nature park Almenland. Here you will find the best beef cuisine based on regional ALMO beef.
Autumn, with its abundance of produce, is also the time of the Culinary Almenland-autumnwhere our innkeepers invite you to fish or game weeks, goose dinners and pre-Christmas gala menus! During the harvest season, tasty dishes are conjured up using seasonal produce from our regional producers. You can take advantage of this delicious offer from mid-September to mid-December.
Relax high above the sea of fog
When the fog settles in the basin and won't go away, when the sun and light are missing and a winter low is looming, then it's time for a few relaxing days on the mountain pasture. Here the sun is shining and the sea of fog is far below. Use this time to get "winter fit" on a gentle vacation - with sauna sessions, massages and vitamin-rich food! And when you're wrapped up in warm blankets in front of the fireplace and looking out over the alpine landscape, even cloudy autumn days aren't so bad!
Your well-being is well taken care of at our wellness establishments!
View into the country
The best view is from above - which is why we have created an interactive 360° panoramic map for our guests. Here you can take a look at the whole of Almenland from above and explore the location of our establishments or plan your entire stay. It's fun and really whets your appetite for a vacation in this beautiful landscape!
What's the weather like? And what's going on on the Alm? Current pictures from four beautiful places are provided by our webcamsso that you can take a look around Almenland at any time!
