Graz Old Town
( 164 km away from Haus, 104 km away from Hohentauern, 174 km away from Ramsau am Dachstein, 168 km away from Schladming )
Graz is the capital of Styria and its old town is on UNESCO's World Cultural Heritage list. This area is characterized by quaint little stores, red roofs, and cobbled lanes. The vast green parks exude an air of peace and tranquility. The most popular attractions are the Clock Tower and the enchanting Schlossberg Hill. A crystal clear blue river winds through the district, which is also renowned for its immense architectural variety. Here you will see modern designs combined with Art Nouveau constructions, Baroque facades, Renaissance dwellings, Gothic houses, and more. The architecture spans all historic periods. Another interesting attraction is the huge Zeughaus Museum of Armory and Weaponry, offering insight into the region’s Middle Age history. Eggenberg Palace
( 167 km away from Haus, 107 km away from Hohentauern, 174 km away from Ramsau am Dachstein, 168 km away from Schladming )
You will find Eggenberg Palace 3 km west of Graz city center. Dating back to the 17th century, this palace has an accentuated facade over the main gate and a tower at each of its four corners. The castle park is used as a game reserve today. There is a large court with vaulted arcades and two smaller courts flanked by four wings of the Baroque structure. The palace church separates the two smaller courts. Guided tours of the Baroque state apartments on the second floor are available. Another highlight is the historic exhibit on the ground floor of the south wing, comprised of Styrian coin collections and items dating from antiquity. Fortified Cave Settlement
( 14 km away from Haus, 187 km away from Hohentauern, 8 km away from Schladming )
There is a Roman settlement from the 3rd and 4th century AD at the top of a hill above the Knallwand, which was discovered in 1997 in the course of excavations. The point of departure is Gasthof Burgstaller car park. It is a ten-minute walk to the top of the hill. There are information boards along the circular trail, presenting the discoveries and results of the research.