Carinthia and Styria are the hidden jewels of Austria. High peaks, deeply hollowed valleys and glittering lakes, golden sunny wine growing hills, authentic medieval villages and fairytale castles, and also to be remembered the prominent charm of Graz and Klagenfurt – this is a winter paradise for ski lovers, which in the summer with its many lakes becomes one large swimming pool, surrounded by beautiful mountain views. In the shadow of the more popular regions of Vienna and Salzburg at the forefront, Styria and Carinthia maintained their primary spirit – visit them before this changes.

The most …
• The Austrian flag is one of the oldest flags in the world. It is in existence since 1191.
• The most popular muscle man and Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger was born in Thal.
• Grossglockner is with its 3798 metres the second highest European peak.
• Graz Schlossberg is the strongest fortress in the world, as since 12th century no one has managed to conquer it.
• Austrians are known for their hard work: on average they are working 45 hours per week, which is the highest in Europe.

What else to do?
• While walking the charming and picturesque medieval villages, such as Friesach and Gmund, forget what year it really is.
• Go on a tour of the entire planet in Minimundus, the world in miniature.
• Put on your boots and go whistling on paths of the mountain Nockberge National Park.
• Surrender to the flow of road between the beautiful wine growing hills in the east and taste yourself why it is called “Austrian Toscana”.
• Experience a real golfer’s paradise with golf courses next to calm lakes, amid vineyards or breathtaking mountains.

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A long-time meetings industry addict, Gorazd is the Founder and owner of marketing and event agency Toleranca Marketing. He has many years of experience in planning, preparing and carrying out large international meetings and exhibitions. As the founder of the "Power to the Meetings" methodology, he still firmly believes in the power of live events and human to human communication. He is also the author of numerous articles and editor-in-chief of the meetings industry magazine Kongres Magazine.