Söchau among Herb Gardens and Rolling Hills

In Söchau, different garden themes come together with a hike through the rolling hills of Eastern Styria. The Herb and Rose Garden, the Witches’ Garden and the Herb Energy Chakra Garden each have their own distinctive character. There is also a particularly scenic hike to Riegersburg Castle that starts in Söchau. You can shape your stay around whether you are more interested in plants, relaxation or an excursion into the hills.

Three Gardens with Different Themes

The Herb and Rose Garden is located in Söchau. More than 120 different medicinal herbs grow there. This variety gives the garden a clear botanical focus and makes it interesting for travellers who would like to include plants in their holiday plans. If you are planning a visit, check the current visiting arrangements in advance.

The Witches’ Garden in Söchau is home mainly to poisonous plants, including deadly nightshade, hemlock, mandrake and monkshood. Consuming them can be fatal in high doses. This makes the garden very different from the Herb and Rose Garden: poisonous plants are its focus. For families, the contrast can be an opportunity to talk with children about plants and the importance of handling them carefully. Do not taste any of the species mentioned.

The Herb Energy Chakra Garden is dedicated to relaxation and personal well-being. Visitors can learn more there about herbs suited to personal well-being. The three garden themes therefore offer different perspectives: the variety of medicinal herbs, a thoughtful look at poisonous plants, and the connection between herbs and relaxation. When planning your day, consider which of these themes interests you most.

Hiking to Riegersburg Castle

If you would like to plan a hike in addition to visiting the gardens, a particularly scenic trail through the rolling hills of Eastern Styria to Riegersburg Castle starts in Söchau. It complements the garden themes with a specific hiking destination and an experience of the landscape. This is a different kind of outing from exploring the gardens: the route through the hills and the destination of Riegersburg Castle take centre stage. Check current route conditions before setting out.

Getting There and Choosing a Base for Your Holiday

Söchau is accessible via the S3 S-Bahn line. Söchau railway stop is about a 500-metre walk away. If you plan to travel by train, check the current timetable before your journey. The approximate distance on foot from the stop is a useful guide for planning your arrival.

When looking for a holiday apartment in Söchau, you can start by deciding what you would like to focus on during your holiday: will the garden themes shape your stay, would you like to plan a hike to Riegersburg Castle, or would you like to combine both? Travelling by S-Bahn may also influence your plans.

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