ART & CULTURE

Graz, the capital of the province Styria and European cultural capital in 2003, is just a few miles from Schloss Pichlarn SPA & Golf Resort. Designated by UNESCO as a world cultural heritage site, Graz offers classicism and avant-garde, old and new landmarks.

No less diverse, and a must for art and culture aficionados is Salzburg with its historical squares and monuments and its art events - not only during the music festival.

The renowned Benedictine abbey of Admont with its incredible inventory in the wonderful abbey library and interesting special exhibitions is close by.

In Mariazell you can admire the impressive basilica and the treasury, and sweeten your breaks with the famous Mariazell gingerbread specialties.