Weißkirchen in Styria

Weißkirchen in Styria offers several different reasons to explore the town and its experiences: the Maria Buch pilgrimage church combines architectural history with its significance as a place of pilgrimage, the history of Eppenstein Castle ruins goes back a long way, and at Edelsteine Krampl, working with stone takes centre stage. The Zirbenland Cycle Route R26 and the Maxlan Chapel, located in the middle of the forest, round out the attractions. This mix helps you shape your holiday around culture, hands-on activities or a bike tour.

Pilgrimage and history

The Maria Buch pilgrimage church is an important place of pilgrimage in the Upper Mur Valley. Construction of the church began in 1455, giving its architectural history a specific date, while its significance as a place of pilgrimage adds a religious dimension. Guided tours of the church are available. If you are planning a tour, contact local guides. Their contact details may change, so it is advisable to check before making plans.

Another historical landmark is Eppenstein Castle ruins: its history dates back to around 1000 AD. Together with the start of construction of the pilgrimage church, this gives you two clearly distinct historical dates. When planning your trip, you can therefore take into account both the history of a place of pilgrimage and the long history of a castle ruin.

Discover stoneworking

At Edelsteine Krampl, hands-on work takes centre stage. Workshops and activity programmes give children and adults the chance to get involved themselves; these include polishing gemstones and carving soapstone. The individual programmes may vary. The glass factory also offers insight into the work of the stone-cutting workshop. This gives you two different ways to engage: getting hands-on and learning about a working process. If you are travelling together, you can decide whether you would rather take part yourself or learn more about working with stone.

Cycle route and forest chapel

The Zirbenland Cycle Route R26 runs by bike from Fisching or Weißkirchen to Obdach. If you would like to include a bike tour in your trip, the route offers a specific itinerary with these destinations. This gives your trip a different focus from the themes of pilgrimage, architectural history and craftsmanship.

The Maxlan Chapel offers another distinct point of interest. It is located in the middle of the forest, where weather-related Masses are held regularly. If you are interested in attending one of these Masses, check the date in advance. The chapel thus combines its woodland location with a recurring religious event.

The right holiday apartment for your plans

These different interests can be a useful guide when choosing a holiday apartment in Weißkirchen. First, consider which experiences you want your holiday to revolve around: the pilgrimage and history associated with Maria Buch, the historical traces of the castle ruins, hands-on stoneworking or a bike tour on the R26. If you would like to combine several themes, you can plan them as different parts of your trip. When choosing a holiday apartment, its specific location matters as well as the focus of your holiday: take into account the destinations you would like to include in your plans.

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For the broader travel overview: Murtal.