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Thal

Styria, Austria · Europe

About Thal

Thal is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Gösting, 42km from South Styrian Wine Road.

Thal is a town located in Styria, Austria. With a population of 2,261, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Thal 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 Thal to your route.

About Thal

Thal (German pronunciation: [ˈtaːl]) is a village in the Austrian state of Styria, about 3.2 kilometres (2.0 mi) west from the edge of Graz, Austria's second largest city. Its population in 2014 was 2,240. Thal is most notably the birthplace of bodybuilder, actor and politician Arnold Schwarzenegger, who lived there

Read more until 1966 at the age of 19, when he moved to Munich. In July 2011, Schwarzenegger opened his childhood house as the Arnold Schwarzenegger Museum.

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What are the best things to do in Thal?

Thal offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Thal located?

Thal is located in Styria, Austria, Europe. The coordinates are 47.0764 latitude, 15.3605 longitude.

What is the population of Thal?

Thal has a population of approximately 2,261 people, making it a town in Austria.

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Quick Information

Population
2,261
Continent
Europe
Country
Austria
Region
Styria
Timezone
Europe/Vienna
Coordinates
47.0764, 15.3605

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 Thal

5 notable places within an hour's drive.

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.

6 km · about 10 min 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.

7 km · about 15 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.

42 km · about 50 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.

48 km · about 55 min 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.

51 km · about 60 min drive

Driving roads near Thal

  • 42 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

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Thal.

Eggenberg

🇦🇹 Austria

3 km awayPop. 20,511

Gösting

🇦🇹 Austria

4 km away

Wetzelsdorf

🇦🇹 Austria

4 km awayPop. 15,687

Lend

🇦🇹 Austria

4 km awayPop. 31,147

Judendorf

🇦🇹 Austria

5 km awayPop. 1,592

Strassengel

🇦🇹 Austria

5 km awayPop. 2,822

Gries

🇦🇹 Austria

5 km awayPop. 29,363

Gratwein

🇦🇹 Austria

6 km awayPop. 3,729

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