Bezirk St. Veit an der Glan district, Carinthia, Austria

Places to visit near Mariahof

Mariahof is a town in Bezirk St. Veit an der Glan district, Carinthia, Austria, home to about 1,188 people. Within 50 km by road there are 78 places to visit — 39 forts & heritage, 26 hill stations & viewpoints, 11 churches and 1 museums. The must-see places are Burgruine Steinschloß (4 km), Perchauer Sattel (6 km) and Burgruine Katsch (12 km).

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Mariahof, Carinthia
Mariahof, Bezirk St. Veit an der Glan district, Carinthia, Austria. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Mariahof at a glance

Location
Bezirk St. Veit an der Glan district, Carinthia, Austria
Population
about 1,188
Coordinates
47.1000° N, 14.4000° E
Places within 50 km
78 (78 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Mariahof

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Forts & heritage near Mariahof

114 forts & heritage within 100 km of Mariahof. The closest is Burgruine Steinschloß (4 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Mariahof

97 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Mariahof. The closest is Perchauer Sattel (6 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Perchauer Sattel · viewpoint · Bezirk St. Veit an der Glan · ~6 km · Must-see
  • Zirbitzkogel · viewpoint · Bezirk St. Veit an der Glan · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Pölshals Pass · viewpoint · Bezirk St. Veit an der Glan · ~23 km · Must-see
  • Frauenalpe · viewpoint · Bezirk St. Veit an der Glan · ~25 km · Must-see
  • Obdacher Sattel · viewpoint · Bezirk Wolfsberg · ~31 km · Must-see
  • Greim · viewpoint · Bezirk Murau · ~31 km · Must-see

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Churches near Mariahof

40 churches within 100 km of Mariahof. The closest is Heiligblutkirche (21 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Mariahof

14 museums within 100 km of Mariahof. The closest is Schwarzenberg Vault in Murau (21 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Mariahof

8 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Mariahof. The closest is Botanischer Garten (66 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Mariahof

6 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Mariahof. The closest is Wanderweg Turracher Höhe - Kormulde (57 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Mariahof

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 73 km on the road.

  1. Start in Mariahof
  2. 4 km Burgruine Steinschloß · heritage site, Bezirk St. Veit an der Glan
  3. 9 km Burgruine Katsch · heritage site, Bezirk Murau
  4. 16 km Frauenburg · heritage site, Bezirk St. Veit an der Glan
  5. 13 km Perchauer Sattel · viewpoint, Bezirk St. Veit an der Glan
  6. 15 km Burgruine Althaus · heritage site, Bezirk St. Veit an der Glan
  7. 16 km Back to Mariahof

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Mariahof by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage39114Burgruine Steinschloß (4 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2697Perchauer Sattel (6 km)
    Churches1140Heiligblutkirche (21 km)
    Museums114Schwarzenberg Vault in Murau (21 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens08Botanischer Garten (66 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs06Wanderweg Turracher Höhe - Kormulde (57 km)
    Caves04Griffener Tropfsteinhöhle (63 km)
    Other attractions13Stift Seckau (44 km)
    Parks01Europapark (68 km)
    Treks01Velden-Kathreinkogel (77 km)
    Waterfalls01Wildensteiner Wasserfall (79 km)

    Mariahof: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Mariahof?

    Burgruine Steinschloß (heritage site, about 4 km), Perchauer Sattel (viewpoint, about 6 km), Burgruine Katsch (heritage site, about 12 km), Frauenburg (heritage site, about 15 km), Burgruine Althaus (heritage site, about 16 km), Zirbitzkogel (viewpoint, about 17 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Mariahof?

    78 places on Spotwander: 39 forts & heritage, 26 hill stations & viewpoints, 11 churches, 1 museum, 1 attraction.

    Which is the nearest fort to Mariahof?

    Burgruine Steinschloß, about 4 km by road; Burgruine Katsch (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Mariahof?

    Perchauer Sattel, about 6 km by road; Zirbitzkogel (17 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Mariahof?

    Heiligblutkirche, about 21 km by road; Filialkirche Maria Höfl (23 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Mariahof?

    Start in Mariahof, visit Burgruine Steinschloß, then Burgruine Katsch, then Frauenburg, then Perchauer Sattel, then Burgruine Althaus, and drive back — about 73 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Mariahof?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Mariahof

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Mariahof’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Mariahof on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.