Bezirk Bruck-Mürzzuschlag district, Styria, Austria

Places to visit near Semmering

Semmering is a town in Bezirk Bruck-Mürzzuschlag district, Styria, Austria, home to about 544 people. Within 50 km by road there are 67 places to visit — 42 hill stations & viewpoints, 12 forts & heritage, 7 churches and 2 caves. The must-see places are Carolus-Denkmal (1 km), Semmering - Dürrgraben (2 km) and Kloster Maria Schutz (Schottwien) (4 km).

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Semmering, Styria
Semmering, Bezirk Bruck-Mürzzuschlag district, Styria, Austria. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Semmering at a glance

Location
Bezirk Bruck-Mürzzuschlag district, Styria, Austria
Population
about 544
Coordinates
47.6335° N, 15.8299° E
Places within 50 km
67 (67 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and caves

Top places to visit near Semmering

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Semmering: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Things to see near Semmering, by type

Hill stations & viewpoints near Semmering

111 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Semmering. The closest is Semmering - Dürrgraben (2 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Semmering - Dürrgraben · viewpoint · Bezirk Bruck-Mürzzuschlag · ~2 km · Must-see
  • Stuhleck · viewpoint · Bezirk Bruck-Mürzzuschlag · ~9 km · Must-see
  • Pfaffensattelhöhle · viewpoint · Bezirk Weiz · ~10 km · Must-see
  • Dreimarkstein · viewpoint · Bezirk Bruck-Mürzzuschlag · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Heukuppe · viewpoint · Bezirk Bruck-Mürzzuschlag · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Höllental · viewpoint · Bezirk Bruck-Mürzzuschlag · ~17 km · Must-see

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Forts & heritage near Semmering

70 forts & heritage within 100 km of Semmering. The closest is Carolus-Denkmal (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Semmering

45 churches within 100 km of Semmering. The closest is Kloster Maria Schutz (Schottwien) (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Semmering

27 caves within 100 km of Semmering. The closest is Einhornhöhle ("Unicorn Cave") (39 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Semmering

22 museums within 100 km of Semmering. The closest is Reckturm (46 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Semmering

6 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Semmering. The closest is Naturpark Pöllauer Tal (45 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Semmering

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 27 km on the road.

  1. Start in Semmering
  2. 1 km Carolus-Denkmal · heritage site, Bezirk Bruck-Mürzzuschlag
  3. 1 km Semmering - Dürrgraben · viewpoint, Bezirk Bruck-Mürzzuschlag
  4. 7 km Stuhleck · viewpoint, Bezirk Bruck-Mürzzuschlag
  5. 2 km Pfaffensattelhöhle · viewpoint, Bezirk Weiz
  6. 12 km Kloster Maria Schutz (Schottwien) · church, Bezirk Bruck-Mürzzuschlag
  7. 4 km Back to Semmering

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From travellers near Semmering

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How to reach Semmering

    All places near Semmering by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    • Lahnsattel (Pass) · viewpoint · Bezirk Bruck-Mürzzuschlag · ~38 km · Must-see
    • Mürztal · viewpoint · Bezirk Bruck-Mürzzuschlag · ~38 km · Must-see
    • Ochsattel · viewpoint · Bezirk Bruck-Mürzzuschlag · ~39 km · Must-see
    • Einhornhöhle ("Unicorn Cave") · cave · Bezirk Mattersburg · ~39 km · Must-see
    • Masenberg · viewpoint · Bezirk Hartberg-Fürstenfeld · ~40 km · Must-see
    • Hohe Veitsch · viewpoint · Bezirk Bruck-Mürzzuschlag · ~40 km · Must-see
    • Großer Wildkamm · viewpoint · Bezirk Bruck-Mürzzuschlag · ~40 km · Must-see
    • Troiseck · viewpoint · Bezirk Bruck-Mürzzuschlag · ~40 km · Must-see
    • Burgruine Starhemberg · fort · Bezirk Mattersburg · ~41 km · Must-see
    • Unterberg · viewpoint · Bezirk Wiener Neustadt · ~42 km · Must-see
    • Niederalpl Pass · viewpoint · Bezirk Bruck-Mürzzuschlag · ~43 km · Must-see
    • Almesbrunnberg · viewpoint · Bezirk Wiener Neustadt · ~43 km · Must-see
    • Ruine Pikeroi · fort · Bezirk Hartberg-Fürstenfeld · ~43 km · Must-see
    • Tonion · viewpoint · Bezirk Bruck-Mürzzuschlag · ~44 km · Must-see
    • Wetterin · viewpoint · Bezirk Bruck-Mürzzuschlag · ~45 km · Must-see
    • Auerberg · viewpoint · Bezirk Mattersburg · ~45 km · Must-see
    • Krieriegel · viewpoint · Bezirk Mattersburg · ~45 km · Must-see
    • Naturpark Pöllauer Tal · sanctuary · Bezirk Hartberg-Fürstenfeld · ~45 km · Must-see
    • Rosalienkapelle · church · Bezirk Mattersburg · ~46 km · Must-see
    • Heuberg · viewpoint · Bezirk Mattersburg · ~46 km · Must-see
    • Kieneck · viewpoint · Bezirk Wiener Neustadt · ~46 km · Must-see
    • Burg Wiener Neustadt · church · Bezirk Mattersburg · ~46 km · Must-see
    • Hartlspitz · viewpoint · Bezirk Mattersburg · ~46 km · Must-see
    • Reckturm · museum · Bezirk Mattersburg · ~46 km · Must-see
    • Bauernmaiß · viewpoint · Bezirk Mattersburg · ~46 km · Must-see
    • Plankogel · viewpoint · Bezirk Weiz · ~46 km · Must-see
    • Schloss Frondsberg · fort · Bezirk Weiz · ~46 km · Must-see
    • Bergkogel · viewpoint · Bezirk Mattersburg · ~47 km · Must-see
    • Rabenwaldkogel · viewpoint · Bezirk Weiz · ~47 km · Must-see
    • Türnitzer Höger · viewpoint · Bezirk Lilienfeld · ~47 km · Must-see
    • Reisalpe · viewpoint · Bezirk Lilienfeld · ~48 km · Must-see
    • Burg Forchtenstein · fort · Bezirk Mattersburg · ~48 km · Must-see
    • Pauliberg · viewpoint · Bezirk Oberpullendorf · ~48 km · Must-see
    • Geißspitz · viewpoint · Bezirk Mattersburg · ~48 km · Must-see
    • Schwarzkogel · viewpoint · Bezirk Mattersburg · ~48 km · Must-see
    • Schloss Nechelheim · fort · Bezirk Bruck-Mürzzuschlag · ~49 km · Must-see
    • Flugmuseum Aviaticum · museum · Bezirk Mattersburg · ~49 km · Must-see
    • Pommesberg · viewpoint · Bezirk Weiz · ~49 km · Must-see
    • Burg Neuberg · fort · Bezirk Oberwart · ~49 km · Must-see
    • Greimkogel · viewpoint · Bezirk Mattersburg · ~49 km · Must-see

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Semmering by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints42111Semmering - Dürrgraben (2 km)
    Forts & heritage1270Carolus-Denkmal (1 km)
    Churches745Kloster Maria Schutz (Schottwien) (4 km)
    Caves227Einhornhöhle ("Unicorn Cave") (39 km)
    Museums222Reckturm (46 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens16Naturpark Pöllauer Tal (45 km)
    Parks06Bertha-Neumann-Park (82 km)
    Other attractions04Kornmesserhaus (61 km)
    Treks12Preiner Gscheid - Helenenquelle - Waxriegelhaus (13 km)
    Waterfalls02Bärenschützklamm (57 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs02Abért-tó (79 km)

    Semmering: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Semmering?

    Carolus-Denkmal (heritage site, about 1 km), Semmering - Dürrgraben (viewpoint, about 2 km), Kloster Maria Schutz (Schottwien) (church, about 4 km), Stuhleck (viewpoint, about 9 km), Pfaffensattelhöhle (viewpoint, about 10 km), Preiner Gscheid - Helenenquelle - Waxriegelhaus (trek, about 13 km).

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

    67 places on Spotwander: 42 hill stations & viewpoints, 12 forts & heritage, 7 churches, 2 caves, 2 museums.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Semmering?

    Semmering - Dürrgraben, about 2 km by road; Stuhleck (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Semmering?

    Carolus-Denkmal, about 1 km by road; Schloss Feistritz (25 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Semmering?

    Kloster Maria Schutz (Schottwien), about 4 km by road; Johann-Nepomuk-Kapelle (15 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Semmering?

    Start in Semmering, visit Carolus-Denkmal, then Semmering - Dürrgraben, then Stuhleck, then Pfaffensattelhöhle, then Kloster Maria Schutz (Schottwien), and drive back — about 27 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Semmering?

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

    Towns near Semmering

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