Leibnitz District

Leibnitz District is an administrative region in Styria located between the Mur and Sulm rivers. It contains 29 municipalities with the city of Leibnitz serving as the administrative hub, organized across rolling terrain dotted with villages, farmland, and vineyards.

The area has been inhabited since ancient times, when Romans established the settlement of Flavia Solva near present-day Leibnitz during the first century. This early presence shaped how the region developed over the following centuries.

Wine production is deeply woven into local life here, with vineyards visible across villages like Gamlitz and Kitzeck im Sausal where families have grown grapes for generations. You can see this heritage reflected in how the landscape is shaped and how people in these areas spend their time throughout the year.

The region has a moderate climate with warm summers and mild winters, making it pleasant to explore throughout the year. The rolling landscape provides good conditions for walking and outdoor activities without extreme weather challenges.

Kitzeck im Sausal, a village within this district, sits at about 564 meters elevation and is Central Europe's highest wine-growing region. This unusual elevation gives grapes grown here distinctive characteristics.

Location: Styria

Capital city: Leibnitz

Elevation above the sea: 348 m

Shares border with: Graz-Umgebung District, Südoststeiermark District, Deutschlandsberg District

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

GPS coordinates: 46.78200,15.53300

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:20