Where is Tieschen in Styria?
Tieschen is a market town in the south east of Austria province of Styria and home to 1,266 inhabitants. The small family village is located in the Südoststeiermark District and embedded in romantic vineyards off the beaten track. It is famous among wine lovers as they appreciate the excellent quality of the grapes. The locations of Klöch, Markt Halbenrain and Bad Radkersburg are situated within spitting distance.
What's the weather in Tieschen?
Due to its favourable location Tieschen offers pleasant temperatures and little precipitation in autumn, winter and spring. More than 1,800 sunshine hours a year have positive effects not only on the vineyards but also on the guests. Do you plan a trip to Styria? Check out our live webcam in Tieschen for the weather forecast of the next five days.
Where Do you Get the Best Wine in Styria?
Tieschen also famous for its wide range of culinary delicacies: try the famous pumpkin seed oil in one of the “Burschenschank”, traditional Styrian wineries located along the well-known TAU trail, a wine hiking trail leading through four important Tieschen wineries: Aunberg, Patzenberg, Pum and Königsberg. Enjoy a glass of Franziskuswein, a type of wine especially pressed for TAU trail, a full bodied and long-lived blend of Pinot Blanc, Chardonnay and Pinot Gris. Take part in one of the many wine festivals and wine tastings organised throughout the year.
What to do in Tieschen?
Tieschen and the surrounding volcanic countryside offer a great variety of hiking tours and events for nature lovers: hiking trails along vineyards or Königsberg Mountain tours. Enjoy the beauty of pristine pastures and forests. Visit the basalt crevasse, a natural monument in Tieschen, and follow the nature trail to get lots of useful and interesting information on past volcanic activities. The 16-km-long TAU trail leads to an impressive viewing platform, a popular destination for the whole family. Use the “Flaschengucker” (telescope) to enjoy the wonderful panoramic view of Tieschen, Slovenia and Croatia accompanied with the soft tunes of a wind harp.
Tieschen does not only attract hikers, the oldest spa town with its Mediterranean atmosphere boasts romantic alleys, many little coffee shops and inns, which invite to stay and taste some of the local culinary offers, such as hearty snacks (called “Jausen”) and the typical regional Gewurztraminer.
Nearby Park Spa Bad Radkersburg is a wonderful oasis especially in wintertime, the ideal place to recharge your batteries and to relax. Enjoy spa pools, various types of saunas and massages to pamper body and soul.
Plan a visit to Graz, the Styrian capital: the second largest city of Austria charms young and old throughout the year. Do not miss the UNESCO world heritage sites, its historic old town and Eggenberg Castle.
