Leoben District

Leoben District is an administrative area in Styria, covering 17 municipalities centered on the city of Leoben along the Mur River in southeast Austria. The landscape combines river valleys, forested hillsides, and settlements that blend medieval town centers with contemporary neighborhoods.

The region developed around medieval iron mining and metalworking that shaped centuries of growth. These industries established the foundation for settlements and economic activity that continues to influence the area today.

The district maintains strong connections to its mining heritage through educational institutions, including the University of Mining and Metallurgy founded in 1840.

The district is well connected through regional road and rail networks linking its various towns and communities. A university focused on mining and metallurgy serves as a major hub, along with local shops, services, and public facilities distributed across the settlements.

Leoben District houses the Justice Centre Leoben, a modern correctional facility completed in 2005 that represents innovative approaches to institutional architecture.

Location: Styria

Capital city: Leoben

Elevation above the sea: 849 m

Shares border with: Graz-Umgebung District, Murtal District, Liezen District, Bruck-Mürzzuschlag District

Website: http://bh-leoben.steiermark.at

GPS coordinates: 47.41000,14.97700

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:20