South Styrian Wine Road
Südsteirische Weinstraße
A scenic route through steep, rolling vineyards along the Slovenian border, often called the 'Tuscany of Styria.'
The South Styrian Wine Road centers on Ehrenhausen, Ratsch, and Gamlitz. Parts of it follow the Slovenian border. The steep hillsides are covered with vineyards, wooden windmills called 'Klapotetz,' and farm taverns (Buschenschank). The region is known for its Sauvignon Blanc and Welschriesling white wines. You can drive or ride an e-bike along the route to taste wine, paired with pumpkin seed oil salad and cold cuts. In autumn, during the harvest, you can try 'Sturm,' a young wine still fermenting. The area is about 50 km from Graz. Drunk-driving enforcement is strict, so hire a driver or book a taxi.
Opening hours
Open all day; pubs mostly seasonal
Nearby sights
- Graz Opera
- Joanneum Quarter
- Styrian Armoury (Landeszeughaus)
- Landhaus Courtyard
- Mausoleum of Emperor Ferdinand II
- Glockenspielplatz
- Graz Cathedral
- Hauptplatz