landmark
Graz Schlossberg & Clock Tower
A wooded hill in the centre of Graz crowned by the iconic 13th-century clock tower, with the futuristic Kunsthaus 'friendly alien' at its base.
3 km · about 5 min drive
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Waltendorf
Styria, Austria · Europe
About Waltendorf
Waltendorf is worth a stop: 39km from South Styrian Wine Road.
Waltendorf is in Styria, Austria, with about 12,000 people. You drive on the right here.
Waltendorf (German: [ˈvaltn̩ˌdɔɐ̯f]) is a district of the Austrian city of Graz. It is district number nine and borders the districts of Ries to the north, St. Peter to the south and St. Leonhard mostly to the west. It had a population of 12.158 (January 2023) and covers an area of 4.48 square kilometres. The postalRead more
codes of Waltendorf are 8010, 8042 und 8047. There are two small castles in the district the 'Schloss Lustbühel' and the 'Hallerschloss', as well as a church the 'Rupertikirche' in 'Hohenrain'. Within the north of the district, next to the Ragnitz brook, there is one of the largest collection of high-risers in Graz, called 'Berliner Ring'. Some of the high risers have the solar water heating systems on their roof tops. Collectively this solar water system is one of the largest in the city of Graz.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Waltendorf?
Within an hour or so of Waltendorf: Graz Schlossberg & Clock Tower (3 km), Johann Puch Museum Graz (3 km), South Styrian Wine Road (39 km), Red Bull Ring (56 km).
Are there any good drives near Waltendorf?
The nearest famous roads are South Styrian Wine Road, Solčava Panoramic Road and Soelk Pass.
Where is Waltendorf?
Waltendorf is in Styria, Austria.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 11,960
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Austria
- Region
- Styria
- Timezone
- Europe/Vienna
- Coordinates
- 47.0667, 15.4667
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in Austria
Motorway vignette required. ÖAMTC roadside assistance: 120.
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Worth the detour from Waltendorf
4 notable places within an hour's drive.
museum
Johann Puch Museum Graz
In the last surviving hall of Johann Puch's original factory, some 2,500 exhibits trace Austria's own marque: Puch mopeds and motorcycles, the 500 microcar, and Haflinger and Pinzgauer off-roaders.
3 km · about 5 min drive
famous road
South Styrian Wine Road
Ribbon roads roll along vine-covered ridges on the Slovenian border between Ehrenhausen, Gamlitz and Leutschach, the 'Austrian Tuscany': dotted with Buschenschank taverns and klapotetz windmills.
39 km · about 45 min drive
racetrack
Red Bull Ring
Short, fast circuit at Spielberg in the Styrian mountains hosting the Austrian Grand Prix, with big elevation changes, alpine views, and a busy calendar of public track days.
56 km · about 65 min drive
Driving roads near Waltendorf
9 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 150km.
- 39 kmSouth Styrian Wine RoadRibbon roads roll along vine-covered ridges on the Slovenian border between Ehrenhausen, Gamlitz and Leutschach, the 'Austrian Tuscany': dotted with Buschenschank taverns and klapotetz windmills.
Driving in Austria
- Drives on
- the right
- Petrol
- ~€1.62/litre
- Motorway tolls
- None
- Vignette
- Required, around €12.4 for a short-stay sticker
When to drive here
April to October
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