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Hartberg

Municipality in Styria, Austria

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Overview

Hartberg is a city of 6,700 people (2024) in Styria in Austria. It includes the Gmoos, a big moor that is a protected natural reserve habitat with lots of wildlife.

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Getting there

It's just off the A2 Autobahn, near the Burgenland-Styria border. Of course, it's more fun to drive the country roads and see all the small towns, forests and mountains.

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Getting around

Hartberg is a small enough town to walk to wherever you're going.

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Get inIt's just off the A2 Autobahn, near the Burgenland-Styria border. Of course, it's more fun to drive the country roads and see all the small towns, forests and mountains.

Get aroundHartberg is a small enough town to walk to wherever you're going.

SeeThere are lots of things that are worth a visit.

Do15 minutes walk from the town centre towards the south of the HERZ, a recreational facility with outdoor and indoor swimming pool, sauna and spa.

BuyThe town centre is a good place to go shopping. Don't expect too much: Hartberg is a small town after all. Walk along the Wienerstrasse and you find shops and Cafes as well as along the Herrnegasse.

EatThere are lots of restaurants and cafes in and around the Hauptplatz where you can get high quality food.

DrinkStyria has excellent wine and beer, so you really can't miss.

SleepThe Hotel Alter Gerichtshof is a very nice hotel in town. The room decor, the view from the balcony, and the sound of birds singing are highlights. Very relaxing.

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