Theme Week Styria – Bruck an der Mur

23 November 2013 | Author/Destination: | Category: General Reading Time:  7 minutes

Main Square © Darinko

Main Square © Darinko

Bruck an der Mur is a city with some 12,500 inhabitants in Styria. It is located at the confluence of the Mur and Mürz Rivers. Its manufactures include metal products and paper; located on the main line between Graz and Vienna, Bruck is an important regional railway hub.   read more…

Theme Week Styria – Mürzzuschlag

19 November 2013 | Author/Destination: | Category: General Reading Time:  5 minutes

© Doronenko/cc-by-sa-3.0

© Doronenko/cc-by-sa-3.0

Mürzzuschlag is a town in northeastern Styria, the capital of the Mürzzuschlag District. It is located on the Mürz river near the Semmering Pass, the border with the state of Lower Austria, about 85 km (53 mi) southwest of Vienna. The population is 8,500. Originally an industrial area, the nearby mountains are today a popular ski resort.   read more…

Return to TopReturn to Top