Hartberg-Fürstenfeld District

The Hartberg-Fürstenfeld District is an administrative region in southeastern Styria comprising several smaller communities spread across rolling terrain. The area is characterized by green fields, forests, and a network of villages connected by local roads.

The area was created in 2013 through the merger of two former districts with the same names as part of a broader restructuring of Styria. This administrative reform was meant to strengthen cooperation among communities and streamline regional processes.

The region holds strong ties to wine production and farming, visible in local markets and farm shops throughout the communities. Visitors encounter people who maintain traditional growing practices and regularly sell regional products from their properties.

The region is best explored by car, as villages are spread across country roads and public transport may be limited. Allow time to travel between settlements and enjoy the surrounding landscape along the way.

Each community retains its own administrative structures and decision-making powers while being part of an overarching system. This decentralized approach allows smaller towns to preserve their character and act independently on local matters.

Location: Styria

Inception: 2013

Shares border with: Weiz District, Südoststeiermark District, Neunkirchen District, Wiener Neustadt(Land) District, Oberwart District, Güssing District, Jennersdorf District

Website: http://bh-hartberg-fuerstenfeld.steiermark.at

GPS coordinates: 47.26670,15.96670

Latest update: December 7, 2025 19:25