Ski holidays Stadl an der Mur – The quiet neighbour of Kreischberg!

Stadl an der Mur

The resort Stadl an der Mur is located at an altitude of 914 m at the upper reaches of the Mur in Eastern Styria. The river flows through the small town with about 1,000 inhabitants and creates a scenic atmosphere. The pedestrian and bicycle bridge "Mursteg" connects the two town districts and is one of the most famous wooden structures of the region. The overall appearance of Stadl is characterised by the late Gothic parish church and the impressive renaissance castle Goppelsbach. A small lake at the southern edge of towns that can be used for swimming in summer and for ice skating in winter amplifies the cosy atmosphere. Moreover, there is a leisure centre at the lake with a playground and restaurant. Stadl an der Mur is connected to the Mur Valley railway, so trips to the surrounding areas are easy to organise.

Two ski areas are easily accessible from the resort: the Turracher Höhe and the Kreischberg. You will find the very popular World Cup ski area Kreischberg (lift pass included) approx. 13 km away.

Murau-Kreischberg

The Murau-Kreischberg region is part of the Mur Valley and is located in Styria, not far from the border with Carinthia. The valley lies in the shadow of the Niedere Tauern and Nockberge mountains. Winter sports enthusiasts can look forward to romantic towns and villages as well as pure winter fun on 42 kilometres of slopes at altitudes of up to 2,118 metres, while medieval buildings and Murau Castle lend the region a special charm.

Skiers and snowboarders can reach the ski area via modern cable cars such as the 10-seater gondola lift and several comfortable chairlifts. Thanks to extensive snow-making facilities, Murau-Kreischberg guarantees snow throughout the winter. Overall, the region shines with its family-friendliness, as there are children's areas on the mountain with a magic carpet, baby lift, dinosaur forest and mini slalom. Sporty winter sports enthusiasts, on the other hand, can let off steam on FIS slopes, a speed track and more athletic downhill runs.

Kreischberg has also become known beyond Austria's borders as the venue for the 2003 Snowboard World Championships and the 2015 FIS Freestyle Ski & Snowboard World Championships, which took place in the ski area's snow park. There is also plenty to discover away from the slopes in Murau-Kreischberg, where several winter hiking trails, a panoramic disc golf course and an illuminated toboggan run provide plenty of variety.

And at the end of the day, rustic huts such as the Kreischbergwirt cater to your physical well-being, while night owls are in good hands in bars such as the Berg 7 Lounge.

Travel Stadl an der Mur

• By train: Stadl (in resort)
• By plane: Klagenfurt (approx. 80 km), Salzburg (approx. 140 km)