In Kalsdorf near Graz, leisure, culture and culinary delights are in close proximity - an ideal place to escape from everyday life and indulge yourself.
Schwarzl Lake is located just 12 kilometres south of Graz and is known as the ‘Sea of Graz’. With its beaches, islands and palm trees, the Schwarzl Leisure Centre provides a real holiday feeling. Visitors will not only find relaxation by the water here, but also a wide range of sports activities: From surfing, water skiing, diving, sailing, to beach volleyball and cycling, there is something for everyone. Even tandem skydiving and inline skating are among the adventurous options offered by the leisure centre. Numerous restaurants, bars and buffets also invite you to round off the day with culinary delights.
In addition to sporting activities, culture also plays a central role in the region. The Austrian Sculpture Park with its impressive open-space design by Swiss landscape architect Dieter Kienast extends over 7 hectares and is home to more than 60 contemporary sculptures by artists from all over the world. In the midst of artistically designed gardens, ponds and labyrinths, visitors can experience art in the open air. Events such as open-air concerts, festivals and galas make Premstätten, the nearby event centre, a cultural hotspot in the region.
A modern sports centre with an ice rink, tennis courts and football pitches as well as a skate park and an outdoor climbing wall offer numerous leisure activities for sports enthusiasts. In the winter months, the indoor swimming pool provides variety and relaxation.
Kalsdorf near Graz also has plenty of culinary delights to offer. Many farms, including Austria's first gourmet farm, produce high-quality regional products that are served directly in the local restaurants. The Styrian pumpkin seed oil, Grazer Krauthäuptel and Premstättner Kraut in particular are known far beyond the region's borders. For gourmets, there is even an award-winning restaurant offering the finest cuisine. Kalsdorf near Graz offers not only action and culture, but also culinary delights of the highest calibre.