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Mariazell

Styria, Austria · Europe

About Mariazell

Mariazell is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Mitterbach am Erlaufsee, 26km from Grüner See (Green Lake).

Mariazell is a town located in Styria, Austria. With a population of 1,254, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Mariazell sits in Austria, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Vienna time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Mariazell to your route.

About Mariazell

Mariazell (German pronunciation: [ˌmaʁiːaˈtsɛl] ; Central Bavarian: Mariazöö) is an Austrian city in the southeastern state of Styria. Well known for being a hub of winter sports and a pilgrimage destination, it is located 143 kilometres (89 miles) north of Graz. It is picturesquely situated in the valley of the

Read more Salza, amid the north Styrian Alps. It is a site of pilgrimage for Catholics from Austria and neighboring countries. The object of veneration is an image of the Virgin Mary reputed to work miracles, carved in lime-tree wood. This was brought to the place in 1157, and is now enshrined in a chapel adorned with objects of silver and other costly materials. The large church of which the chapel forms part was erected in 1644 as an expansion of a smaller church built by Louis I, King of Hungary, after a victory over the Ottoman Empire in 1363.

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Where is Mariazell located?

Mariazell is located in Styria, Austria, Europe. The coordinates are 47.7731 latitude, 15.3164 longitude.

What is the population of Mariazell?

Mariazell has a population of approximately 1,254 people, making it a town in Austria.

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Quick Information

Population
1,254
Continent
Europe
Country
Austria
Region
Styria
Timezone
Europe/Vienna
Coordinates
47.7731, 15.3164

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Austria

Police
133
Ambulance
144
Fire
122
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

Motorway vignette required. ÖAMTC roadside assistance: 120.

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Worth the detour from Mariazell

2 notable places within an hour's drive.

natural wonder

Grüner See (Green Lake)

A seasonal phenomenon in Styria where snowmelt floods a park creating a crystal-clear emerald lake with submerged benches and paths.

26 km · about 30 min drive

landmark

Melk Abbey

A magnificent Baroque Benedictine abbey perched on a cliff above the Danube at the entrance to the Wachau Valley.

51 km · about 60 min drive

Driving roads near Mariazell

  • 63 kmDanube Valley (Donautal)The scenic Austrian stretch of the Danube from Passau to Vienna, passing Baroque abbeys, ruined castles, and the Wachau wine region.
  • 66 kmWachau ValleyA UNESCO-listed stretch of the Danube between Melk and Krems, lined with terraced vineyards, apricot orchards, and medieval castles.

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

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Mariazell.

Mitterbach am Erlaufsee

🇦🇹 Austria

5 km away

Annaberg

🇦🇹 Austria

12 km away

Mürzsteg

🇦🇹 Austria

17 km away

Puchenstuben

🇦🇹 Austria

17 km awayPop. 195

Schwarzenbach an der Pielach

🇦🇹 Austria

19 km away

Sankt Aegyd am Neuwalde

🇦🇹 Austria

21 km awayPop. 1,341

Türnitz

🇦🇹 Austria

22 km away

Neuberg an der Mürz

🇦🇹 Austria

23 km away

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