General informationThe county town of Hartberg, lying 360 m above sea level and with 6050 inhabitants, is situated in the densley wooded hilly countryside of the alpine foothills.
First documented in 1128/29, Hartberg can look back on a rich and varied history, which is reflected in many of the town's buildings, excavations, frescos and art treasures.
Up until the 13th century, Hartberg was the first palatinate of the margravial house and as such was bigger and more important than Graz or any ..... more details about Hartberg