Niederwölz: Maxlaun Market, monuments and the Mur

Niederwölz offers three distinct reasons to visit: the annual Maxlaun Market, the parish church and other listed buildings, and the stretch of the Mur with its special significance for the Huchen. So, when choosing a holiday apartment, start by asking what you want to shape your trip: a specific weekend in October, local history, or the natural environment and conservation significance of the Mur area.

The Maxlaun Market as a reason to travel

The three-day Maxlaun Market takes place in Niederwölz every year on the second weekend in October. This makes the market a clear point of reference when planning a visit: if you want to travel for this event, plan your trip around that weekend. The event connects the question of when to visit with a historical perspective. Until the mid-19th century, the Maxlaun Market was one of the largest annual fairs in Styria; at the time, livestock and leather goods were among the main items sold. In Niederwölz, therefore, an annual market date sits alongside the market’s former importance as an annual fair. These offer two different perspectives when deciding on your trip: a specific reason to choose your dates and a historical role that places the market within regional history.

Parish church and protected buildings

Niederwölz Parish Church is dedicated to Saint Maximilian. The parish church and its former cemetery are protected monuments. The year 1335 is given for the church; another historical reference points to 1447/48. These two dates offer a way into the parish church’s longer history. The Annenkapelle, also known as the Siglkapelle, is also protected as a monument. The Murtalbahn bridge and Niederwölz railway station are listed buildings as well. The monuments mentioned thus range from a church with a former cemetery to a chapel, bridge and railway station. If you are interested in history, you can explore these different points of interest rather than focusing only on the market date.

The stretch of the Mur and the Huchen

Another theme leads to the Mur. Niederwölz is part of the Natura 2000 site “Upper and Middle Mur with Puxer Auwald, Puxer Wand and Gulsen.” In this stretch of the Mur, the Huchen (Hucho hucho) is the most important species still found there; its main Styrian population is located here. This gives the natural environment a specific regional focus: the emphasis is on a named stretch of river and the Huchen’s special significance. For travellers who want to include the natural environment alongside local history, the Huchen provides a clear thematic link to the Mur.

Getting there and holiday apartments

Bus route 891 runs between Scheifling, Niederwölz and Oberwölz. If you plan to use it, check the current timetable before travelling. When choosing a holiday apartment, you can compare the planned departure times with the location of the specific accommodation. This helps you plan your journey around your travel dates, while the market date, protected buildings and Mur area offer different themes for your stay.

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