Deutschlandsberg, Historical town in Styria, Austria.
Description
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.
History
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.
Culture
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.
Practical
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.
Did you know?
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.
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide. Discover all places nearby (Deutschlandsberg District).
Koralpe
14.9 km
Schloss Stainz
9.7 km
Burg Deutschlandsberg
1.4 km
Frauenthal Castle
2.3 km
Handalm
15.2 km
Schloss Wildbach, Deutschlandsberg
3.8 km
Wolfgangikirche Hollenegg
2.9 km
Pfarrkirche Stainz
9.7 km
Skulpturenhaus Hortensia
6.1 km
Freiländer Alm
16.5 km
Pfarrkirche Deutschlandsberg
128 m
Pfarrkirche zur Schmerzhaften Muttergottes, Osterwitz
10.6 km
Lethkogel
8.1 km
Ruine Spangstein Ahnherrnschloss, Schwanberg, Styria
4.2 km
Rosenkogel
10.2 km
Ruine Wessenstein, Marhof, Styria
11.2 km
Filialkirche Sankt Ulrich, Deutschlandsberg
2 km
Pfarrkirche Sankt Oswald in Freiland
11.9 km
Bauernhausmuseum Herk
6.6 km
Christine-Lavant-Statue
6.1 km
Pfarrkirche Bad Gams
6 km
St. Jakob
6.6 km
Schloss Feilhofen Deutschlandsberg
289 m
Schrattelofen
11.9 km
Pfarrkirche Frauental an der Laßnitz
3.2 km
Nikolauskirche
4.9 km
Hebalmkapelle
17.7 km
Pfarrkirche Maria Namen
11.9 kmDiscover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes