25 minutes to Graz, 25 minutes to Maribor: two cultural capitals await you in the immediate vicinity of Freybühel Castle. Graz, the „Mur metropolis“ offers you a wealth of sights with an atmospheric mix of historical old town and modern flair, and Maribor invites you to explore just beyond the Slovenian border along the Drava River with rich historical & cultural roots. Not in the mood for a city trip? Explore, for example, the Piber stud farm, the Styrian home of the Lipizzaner horses, or the South Styrian Wine Route with its numerous wineries and Buschenschenken (wine taverns) along the way.