Weiz.

Weiz sits among rolling hills in Eastern Styria, where vineyards climb the slopes around the town. The old town center keeps its historic architecture, with a central square and local markets selling produce and wine. Family-run wineries around Weiz, including Gansrieglhof Loder-Taucher and Michael am Rosenberg, open their cellars for tastings of local wines.

Trails lead out from the town into the surrounding countryside, climbing through vineyards and forest to viewpoints over the Styrian hill country. Harvest season brings the hills into their best light, with vines turning color and local festivals marking the wine year. Restaurants in and around Weiz serve traditional Styrian cuisine made with seasonal, local ingredients, paired with wines grown just outside town.

The pace here follows the farming calendar, quiet in winter and busiest around the spring blossom and autumn harvest. Weiz sits at the center of a vineyard landscape that rewards cellar visits and walks through the hills in equal measure.