Grassnitz accommodation from NZ$185

The Landhaus Kügler-Eppich can be found 20 kilometres from the middle of Grassnitz. Alternatively, the Familienhotel Herbst is positioned 30 kilometres away. Another possibility is to make a reservation at the Hotel Haus Franziskus or the JUFA Hotel Erlaufsee.

But wait, there's more! Don't leave before checking out what there is to see and do in the rest of the region. Admire Styria's rural landscapes, forests, rivers and streams. If the great outdoors are not your bag, spend time at a selection of the region's castles. Active visitors might enjoy snowboarding and skiing here.

It's well known that New Zealanders are pretty laid back, so consider staying a little longer and check out the Mariazell Basilica and Buergeralpe, which you'll find in Mariazell, 25 kilometres to the north of Grassnitz. Some of our recommended Mariazell hotels are the JUFA Hotel Sigmundsberg and Aktivhotel Weißer Hirsch. Alternatively, you could stay in Judenburg, 65 kilometres to the southwest of Grassnitz, where you can pick from the Schloss Gabelhofen and JUFA Hotel Judenburg. If you stay in Judenburg, set aside a little time to check out the Judenburg Main Square and Magdalena Church.

If you're flying into or out of Thalerhof Airport and want to stay nearby, try the Hotel Ramada Graz or the Hotel Herberts Stubn.