For centuries farmers have been shaping the way the Pöllauer Tal valley looks today. And they have been successful in creating a diverse landscape and thus contributing to the many different plants and animals that can now be found in the area.


What is a natural park?

An award-winning landscape of natural beauty! In 1983 Pöllauer Tal was awarded the rating "Natural Park" by the province of Styria. This award was presented for the beauty of the landscape, the traditional and careful farming of the land and the way traditions and customs are kept alive in the region. With this title, the region commits itself to demonstrating exemplary sustainable development in the areas of nature conservation, recreation, education and regional development.
The Pöllauer Tal natural park is made up of six communities: Pöllau, Pöllauberg, Schönegg, Rabenwald, Saifen-Boden and Sonnhofen.