Things To Do In Bad Radkersburg
Near the Slovenian border in the Styria region of Austria lies the quaint ancient village of Bad Radkersburg. Its lovely ancient town, wine culture, and thermal baths are its most well-known features. Bad Radkersburg has much to offer everyone whether they are looking for adventure, leisure, or cultural experiences.
Altstadt von Bad Radkersburg is a 13th-century medieval town center and one of the main attractions of Bad Radkersburg. Here you can explore the historic city walls, towers, and gates, meander about cobblestone streets, and take in the medieval architecture. See the Frauenkirche, a Gothic church with magnificent stained glass windows, or the Museum am alten Zeughaus to learn about the town’s military and cultural past.
Parktherme Bad Radkersburg is the ideal location for everyone in need of relaxation and well-being. There are several pools, saunas, massages and wellness therapies at this contemporary thermal spa. Relaxing and rejuvenating, the mineral-rich waters are renowned for their therapeutic qualities. Savour some tasty and healthful food and beverages in the spa’s restaurant and bar after your treatment.
Situated along the South Styrian Wine Road, an area well-known for its wine-making and culture, is Bad Radkersburg. Sample handmade wine and regional delights including Sterz, pumpkin seed oil, and scarlet runner beans in one of the historic Heurigen wine taverns. A must-see if you’re curious about the background and customs of winemaking in the area is the Weinmuseum.
Bikers will adore riding down the Mur River, which passes through Bad Radkersburg and forms the Slovenian border. The river and its environs are picturesquely viewed from the Murradweg, a bike path that links several cities and sites along the river. Places with individual appeal along the route include Halbenrain, Straden, Klöch, and Bad Gleichenberg.
See the Murturm at Gosdorf, a community close to Bad Radkersburg, for an unusual viewpoint of the region. With a corkscrew-shaped observation tower, one may enjoy expansive vistas over the hills, vineyards and Mur valley. Clear days even allow you to see the town of Mureck on the opposite side of the river and the border with Slovenia.
Should you feel particularly daring, why not go across to Slovenia and see the Pomurski muzej Murska Sobota? Prehistory and antiquity to the Middle Ages and early modern era are all represented in this cultural and historical museum located in Murska Sobota. Swimming, sunbathing, and water sports are all made possible by the manmade lake Soboško jezero in Slovenia.
All interests and tastes can find enough to do and see at Bad Radkersburg. This little village offers everything for anyone interested in history, culture, health, or outdoor activities.
Explore the Altstadt von Bad Radkersburg
At the center of the town, the Altstadt von Bad Radkersburg (Old Town of Bad Radkersburg), you may take in the history and marvel at the mediaeval architecture. When Bad Radkersburg was a walled town and a significant commercial center in the thirteenth century, the old town center was established. The old city walls, towers, and gates are visible from the cobblestone streets. In addition, you may view a variety of weapons, uniforms, and antiques and learn about the military and cultural past of the town in the Museum am alten Zeughaus (Museum in the Old Arsenal). Stained glass windows and a stunning altar are elements of the Gothic Frauenkirche (Church of Our Lady), another attraction. A visit is also worthwhile to the Rathaus, or Town Hall, which boasts a vibrant front and is a superb example of Renaissance building.
Relax in the Parktherme Bad Radkersburg
For some pampering and wellbeing, visit the contemporary thermal spa Parktherme Bad Radkersburg, which has a variety of pools, saunas, massages, and wellness therapies. Mineral-rich and having healing effects on the skin and joints is the spa water. You may take advantage of the variously heated indoor and outdoor pools with slides, waterfalls, and jets. In the saunas, which come in lavender, rose, and citrus scents, you may unwind as well. A massage or other beauty treatment can also be scheduled, and you can select from a variety of choices including facials, reflexology and aromatherapy. You can have some tasty and healthful food and drinks in the spa’s restaurant and bar.
Enjoy the local wine and cuisine
Situated along the well-known South Styrian Wine Road, Bad Radkersburg is surrounded by wine-growing and wine-making country. In any of the several Heurigen, or traditional wine bars, you can sample the regional wine and food. Typically open April through October, the Heurigen provide a warm and rustic setting in which to sample a range of wine varietals including Schilcher, Welschriesling, and Sauvignon Blanc. In addition, you can sample some of the regional specialties such Sterz, a kind of porridge, and Käferbohnen, or scarlet runner beans. In addition, you may explore some of the instruments and equipment used in the process and discover more about the background and culture of wine making in the area by visiting the Weinmuseum (Wine Museum).
Take a bike ride along the Mur
The Mur river forms the Slovenian border and passes through Bad Radkersburg. Enjoy the picturesque vistas of the river and the surroundings by bike riding along the Mur. Following the Murradweg (Mur Bike Trail), you can travel a path that links several riverside villages and sites. All skill levels of cyclists may use the route, which has a number of rest areas and information boards along the way. Another options are to take a guided tour or hire a bike from one of the town’s bike shops. The trail passes via the following locations:
- Halbenrain, a village that has a castle and a museum of folk art.
- Straden, a hilltop town that has a church and a panoramic view of the vineyards.
- Klöch, a town that has a golf course and a castle with a wine cellar.
- Bad Gleichenberg, a spa town that has a park and a thermal bath.
Visit the nearby Murturm
A distinctive observation tower fashioned like a corkscrew, the Murturm provides sweeping views of the river and the surroundings. About 27 metres high, the tower is situated in Gosdorf, a community close to Bad Radkersburg. Ascending the spiral staircase to the top of the tower, you can take in a 360-degree vista of the hills, vineyards, and Mur valley. Furthermore visible are the Slovenian border and the village of Mureck across the river. April through October is when the tower is open, and admission is not much.
Cross the border to Slovenia
To see another nation, go across the border into Slovenia and visit the Pomurski muzej Murska Sobota (Pomurje Museum Murska Sobota), a cultural and historical museum that highlights the rich history of the area. Situated in the biggest town in the Slovenian portion of the Mur valley, Murska Sobota, the museum is housed in a former castle. Among the several displays at the museum are:
- The exhibition on Prehistory and Antiquity features local archeological finds including coins, jewelry, and pottery.
- Presenting the feudal and ecclesiastical history of the area, including the aristocracy, knights, and monasteries, is the Middle Ages and Early Modern Period display.
- The display of the social and economic developments in the area over the 19th and 20th centuries, including national movements, wars, and industrialization.
You can also take use of the well-liked recreational spot Soboško jezero (Lake Sobota), which has a water park, a park and a beach. Flooding an old gravel pit in the 1970s produced the man-made lake. About 14 hectares make up the lake’s surface area, and it can become as deep as 12 metres. On the lake you may swim, lounge, or hire a boat or pedal boat. The water park offers entertainment for all ages as well as a number of pools and slides. May through September is the season for both the lake and the water park, which charge a nominal admission.
