Golfing in Southern Styria
In addition to its unique flair, the fusion of rural culture and urban lifestyle, Southern Styria offers optimal conditions for an extensive golf vacation. Golf enthusiasts can find numerous golf courses here that not only provide sporting challenges but also breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape.
Here, you’ll find everything a golfer’s heart desires – from challenging courses to relaxed 9-hole courses.
Near the LOISIUM Wine & Spa Hotel Südsteiermark in Ehrenhausen, you’ll find some of Styria’s most popular golf courses!
Golfclub Gut Murstätten
Overview: Located about a 20-minute drive from LOISIUM, this golf club offers 27 holes on a hilly terrain with water hazards and bunkers. The golf facility also features a driving range, practice greens, and a clubhouse. The 9-hole South Course provides ideal practice and training opportunities, while the 18-hole Championship Course poses a real challenge for skilled golfers. Surrounded by floodplain forests, the golf club borders a 14-hectare lake and boasts numerous bunkers and undulating greens against a stunning backdrop.
In Detail: Golfclub Gut Murstätten is perfectly suited for a challenging golf experience amidst a beautiful landscape. The 18-hole golf course stretches across gentle hills, meadows, and forests, offering a varied course.
Designed by Bernhard Langer and Hans-Peter Bostel, the course caters to both experienced golfers and beginners. The fairways are demanding but fair. Golfclub Gut Murstätten is also the first golf course in Austria to be certified according to the Golf Environment Organization (GEO) guidelines, meaning it has been designed with particular consideration for environmental friendliness.
In addition to the 18-hole course, there is a 6-hole practice facility and a spacious practice area with putting and chipping greens, as well as bunkers. There is also a 9-hole short course available.
Moreover, the golf club has a golf school led by experienced golf professionals. Here, golfers of all skill levels can receive individual training and tips to improve their game.
Golfclub Schloss Frauenthal
Overview: Located about a 40-minute drive from LOISIUM, this golf club offers 18 holes in a beautiful parkland setting. The golf course is both flat and easy to play, as well as featuring hilly landscapes. There is also a driving range, practice greens, and a clubhouse.
In Detail: Golfclub Schloss Frauenthal is an 18-hole golf course near Deutschlandsberg. Spanning 65 hectares, the golf course was designed by renowned golf course architect Thomas Himmel and offers a diverse playing field characterized by flat and hilly terrain and numerous water hazards.
The Golfclub Schloss Frauenthal is known for its blend of traditional and modern elements. Located in close proximity to Schloss Frauenthal, which dates back to the 13th century, the golf course has also been equipped with modern design elements, such as fast and challenging greens surrounded by numerous bunkers.
Varied fairways provide a challenge for players of all skill levels. The fairways are relatively narrow and lined with numerous trees and shrubs, requiring precise play. Seven water hazards and numerous bunkers further increase the difficulty level of the golf course.
In addition to the 18-hole course, the facility offers a generous floodlit driving range, allowing for training even in darkness. There is also a putting green and a chipping area where golfers can improve their short game.
The clubhouse offers excellent views of the golf course and the surrounding landscape. Additionally, there is a pro shop where golf equipment and apparel can be purchased.
The golf course is suitable for both beginners and experienced players, and with its driving range and practice areas, it offers opportunities for training and improving one’s golf game.
Where to stay during a golf vacation in Southern Styria?
At the LOISIUM Wine & Spa Hotel Südsteiermark in Ehrenhausen, you can take advantage of many amenities. The hotel team will be happy to assist you with your golf arrangements.
After a perfect game, you can end the day at LOISIUM in style. Relax in the spa club, take a refreshing dip in the outdoor pool, or savor a glass of fine wine at the LOISIUM Vinotheque.
In addition to golfing, LOISIUM offers a wide range of events. A picnic in the vineyard is just as rewarding as hiking in Southern Styria, where the Styrian Tuscany shows its best side. Cycling tours, exploring the Römerhöhle (Roman Cave), and inviting Buschenschänke (wine taverns) make the South Styrian Wine Road an experience for young and old alike.
Conclusio
During a golf vacation in Southern Styria, you’ll find the perfect place to play golf for every taste, all while enjoying the beauty of the regional landscape. The golf courses in the region are suitable for players of all skill levels and offer a variety of challenges.
If you need a break from golfing, the region, especially the South Styrian Wine Road, offers a hotel with many activities such as hiking, cycling, and wine tastings. Get ready for an unforgettable golf experience and a diverse and relaxing stay at LOISIUM in Southern Styria!
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