Discover Fehring: History, Trails and Experiences

Fehring offers remarkable diversity within a compact thematic area: Late Gothic architecture, historical traces, wine landscapes, knowledge about volcanism, and routes for cyclists and hikers. There are also experiences for families, a mill with a long history, and opportunities to discover the region's wine culture. If you are looking for a holiday apartment in Fehring, you can therefore plan your stay around your preferred holiday focus – between culture, activity, landscapes and shared discoveries.

Historic Buildings and Special Places

An important starting point for exploring Fehring's history is the parish church. It incorporates a Late Gothic church dating from 1411. The Tabor complex around the parish church also includes a gate tower marked with the year 1615. In the west, the complex preserves a smaller bastion with loopholes. Those who wish to examine historic architectural forms more closely will find another characteristic building in the Gerberhaus: it is the last burgher house in the city preserved in this construction style.

Other unusual destinations complement the historic sites. Today, the Tschartake near Hohenbrugg serves as a viewing and observation tower. In Brunn, the Römerstein archaeological site preserves a Celtic place of worship with Noric and Roman elements. Such places give a trip to Fehring different accents and can be combined with walks, excursions or a more in-depth exploration of history, depending on your interests.

Routes for Cyclists, Hikers and Families

The Thermenland Cycle Route R12 runs from Fürstenfeld via Fehring to St. Anna am Aigen and Bad Radkersburg. It is part of the European long-distance cycle route EuroVelo 9. Those who would like to include longer routes in their travel plans can also consider the “From Glacier to Wine” long-distance hiking trail, whose stages 31 to 33 run through Fehring.

For an excursion with children, the family adventure nature trail in Brunn is a good choice. The trail is 2 km long and provides playful insights into the forest habitat at 9 stations. Another form of active leisure is offered by the Rosenbad Fehring outdoor pool, with a 1,000-square-metre sports pool and a paddling pool for children. The variety of activities makes it easier to plan a stay around more than just one activity.

Wine Landscapes, Panoramic Views and Knowledge about Volcanism

At the Kellergassl in Schlittenau, numerous wine cellars line a steep vineyard slope. The Heißberg viewpoint offers panoramic views of Riegersburg and the region's characteristic scattered settlements. The Vulkanarena Fehring provides on-site information about the formation of volcanoes and the extraction of volcanic rock. This brings together the experience of the landscape and clearly presented knowledge.

The two processions held every year to the chapel on the Kuruzzenkogel in Fehring are part of the area's religious and agriculturally shaped tradition. They take place as a request for a good harvest and as a thanksgiving for it. Another historical landmark is the Berghofer Mill, which has stood on the Raab for more than 800 years. There are guided tours offering insights into the processing methods and the life of a miller, combined with tastings of mill products.

Culinary Enjoyment and Finding the Right Accommodation

Wine can also be combined directly with a visit to Fehring. By prior arrangement and during Buschenschank opening hours, Weinhof Konrad offers wine tastings with an insight into the cellar. When searching for a holiday apartment, you can therefore consider whether historic sights, cycling and long-distance hiking trails, family activities, mill culture or wine should be the focus. This allows you to choose accommodation based on your planned holiday theme without restricting the trip to a single attraction.

For further destination pages, you can also extend your search to Kirchberg An Der Raab, Unterlamm, Sankt Stefan Im Rosental, Paldau, Jagerberg, Auersbach, Studenzen and Hatzendorf.

To the higher-level travel overview: Feldbach.