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Ice skating in Styria

Ice rinks in the Murau region

When it gets really cold in the Murau region and the small lakes and ponds freeze over, ice skating offers a lovely change of pace for your winter holiday in Styria. There are various ice rinks in the villages around the Hotel Landsitz Pichlschloss. Enjoy ice skating on frozen natural bodies of water or at small ice rinks right in the villages of Neumarkt, St. Marein or St. Lambrecht. Ice skating is a relaxing way to get some exercise in the fresh air and experience the winter landscape of Upper Styria. 

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Families connect over joyful ice skating in a beautiful natural setting, perfect for outdoor winter fun.

The best ice rinks and lakes for ice skating in Neumarkt and the surrounding area

Graslupp Pond in Zeutschach

The idyllically situated pond in Zeutschach is renowned for its particularly peaceful atmosphere. When ice skating on the lake in Austria, you can experience the seclusion of the Naturpark Zirbitzkogel-Grebenzen. As the water surface freezes over relatively evenly, you will usually find ideal conditions. It is a wonderful place to explore the tranquillity and nature of Upper Styria on skates and let your mind wander in the winter sun.

  • Distance: approx. 12 minutes by car

Furtner Teich in Mariahof

The expansive natural pond provides a stunning backdrop for ice skating on the lake in Styria. Surrounded by dense reeds and rolling hills, you can skate long laps on natural ice here. Furtner Teich is very popular with locals. Please note that you enter the unsupervised ice surface entirely at your own risk.

  • Distance: approx. 8 minutes’ drive
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Step into winter excitement with outdoor ice skating adventures in beautiful natural surroundings.

Marktteich in St. Lamprecht

Located right in the village of St. Lamprecht, this pond offers a particularly beautiful setting against the backdrop of the historic Benedictine abbey. This spot combines ice skating with a touch of culture and history. At the weekend, the Marktteich is often floodlit, creating a particularly romantic atmosphere. 

  • Distance: approx. 15 minutes’ drive

Neumarkt Secondary School Ice Rink

Just a short drive from Pichlschloss, you’ll find this centrally located ice rink in Neumarkt. It is regularly maintained and, thanks to its smooth surface, offers ideal conditions for beginners or a quick workout in between activities. The location is very convenient if, after a day out in the Murau region, you’re looking for an easy way to get some exercise before dinner.

  • Distance: approx. 5 minutes’ drive and 15 minutes’ walk
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Enjoy the thrill of ice skating amidst winter's chill, perfect for outdoor enthusiasts.

St. Marein Ice Rink near Neumarkt

At the local sports ground in St. Marein, you’ll find a well-maintained ice rink that’s particularly popular with families. The rink is compact, so your children can safely take their first steps on the ice. Thanks to its close proximity to the Hotel Landsitz Pichlschloss, this rink is ideal for a short winter outing in the afternoon.

  • Distance: approx. 6 minutes’ drive 

Things to do on a winter holiday in Austria

As well as the fun to be had on the ice, the area around Pichlschloss offers plenty of opportunities to enjoy a peaceful winter break surrounded by nature. start your winter hikes right from the hotel and lead through the hotel’s own Pichlschloss Forest, where various forest glades invite you to enjoy mindful forest bathing. Those who prefer a more active break can make use of the cross-country trails or visit the nearby ski resorts. After a day in the refreshing winter air, the Hotel Landsitz Pichlschloss offers relaxation in the sauna, the fitness room or with a soothing massage. 

FAQ

You can ice skate at various locations including frozen natural bodies of water and small ice rinks in the villages of Neumarkt, St. Marein, and St. Lambrecht.

Graslupp Pond in Zeutschach is known for its peaceful atmosphere and ideal ice skating conditions due to its evenly frozen surface.

No, ice skating at Furtner Teich is unsupervised, and visitors enter the ice surface at their own risk.

While ice skating at the Marktteich, you can enjoy a beautiful setting with a view of the historic Benedictine abbey, and the pond is often floodlit on weekends for a romantic atmosphere.

The Neumarkt Secondary School Ice Rink is regularly maintained and offers a smooth surface, making it ideal for beginners or a quick workout.

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