Bucklige Welt

The Bucklige Welt region is situated in south-eastern Lower Austria and borders Styria and Burgenland. It is about an hour’s journey from Vienna and Graz and is easily accessible via the A2 motorway, by train on the Aspangbahn line, or by various bus routes.

The region comprises 23 local communities:

Bad Erlach, Bad Schönau, Bromberg, Edlitz, Grimmenstein, Hochneukirchen-Gschaidt, Hochwolkersdorf, Hollenthon, Katzelsdorf, Kirchschlag, Krumbach, Lanzenkirchen, Lichtenegg, Pitten, Scheiblingkirchen-Thernberg, Schwarzau am Steinfeld, Schwarzenbach, Seebenstein, Thomasberg, Walpersbach, Warth, Wiesmath, Zöbern

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Via various railway stations, bus routes or the A2 motorway. Many places in the Bucklige Welt region are easily accessible by public transport from Wiener Neustadt Central Station or from Vienna.

You can find details on travelling by public transport and by car here.

The Bucklige Welt region is home to popular family destinations such as the Eis-Greissler Welt in Krumbach and the Schwarzenbach Celtic Village. There are also plenty of themed trails here, such as the Bakabu Audio Adventure Trail in Hochneukirchen-Gschaidt and the Legend Trails in Lanzenkirchen. There are always places to stop for refreshments nearby – making hiking with children a breeze.

With around 700 kilometres of signposted cycle routes, the region is home to Austria’s largest contiguous network of e-bike routes. The many quiet side roads and the hilly, varied landscape mean that cyclists can clock up plenty of altitude in the Bucklige Welt. The region is therefore also ideal for road cycling.

The Bucklige Welt is also home to the international EuroVelo 9 cycle route and the Zöbernbach Cycle Route, which is also suitable for families.

An added bonus for many cyclists is that many of the local villages still boast a lively pub culture.

Route recommendations, the best ideas for breaks and accommodation specialising in cyclists can be found here.

Those who prefer cycling through the woods will find the Wexl Trails for mountain biking just a few kilometres away.

There are family-run hotels, small guesthouses and farm stays here, as well as larger hotels with spa facilities. Many accommodation providers specialise in catering to cyclists, those seeking relaxation, families and connoisseurs.

You can find all accommodation options in the Bucklige Welt here.