Deutschlandsberg

Deutschlandsberg is a town with its own municipal privileges in Styria, Austria, comprising several districts under single administration. The surrounding landscape features rolling hills and varying elevations that shape the character of the settlement.

The town grew around a castle built in the Middle Ages to control the surrounding region. In the early 2000s, a major administrative reform reshaped the town's organization and redefined its role within the district.

The town takes its name from the medieval castle that once served as the center of regional authority. Today, visitors can still see how the fortress shaped the layout and character of the surrounding streets and buildings.

The town sits close to the Slovenian border and is easily accessible from the Styrian capital. Walking through the rolling landscape allows visitors to connect the different districts and see how the terrain varies between neighborhoods.

The area is known for Schilcher wine made from the rare Blue Wildbacher grape variety that grows in just a few places. The surrounding countryside also produces pumpkin seed oil from its fertile fields, a local specialty worth trying.

Location: Deutschlandsberg District

Elevation above the sea: 372 m

Shares border with: Groß Sankt Florian

Email: stadt@deutschlandsberg.at

Website: https://deutschlandsberg.at

GPS coordinates: 46.81611,15.21500

Latest update: December 12, 2025 17:47