Bad Radkersburg

Town · Styria, 🇦🇹 Austria

Bad Radkersburg is a small thermal spa town on the Mur river, on the border with Slovenia in south-east Styria. The old town is a compact grid of painted houses and arcades, surrounded by old defences. Across the river lies the Slovenian town of Gornja Radgona.

It is a calm place, known for its thermal spa and for vineyards and cycling in the green hills around it. It suits a slow weekend.

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When to visit

May to September is best for cycling, cafes and the spa garden. Autumn is good for wine and harvest festivals. Winters are cool and quiet, and the thermal baths are especially pleasant then.

Best time to visit: May, June, September

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Typical weather in January

Poor

3° (feels like -1°) · extremes -11°–11°
-3° at night
7 rainy days
5 sunny days
3 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 1 · low

Typical weather in February

Poor

6° (feels like 2°) · extremes -11°–14°
-2° at night
7 rainy days
7 sunny days
4 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 1 · low

Typical weather in March

Poor

11° (feels like 7°) · extremes -5°–19°
1° at night
8 rainy days
9 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in April

Good

16° (feels like 13°) · extremes -1°–23°
5° at night
10 rainy days
9 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in May

Great

21° (feels like 19°) · extremes 5°–28°
10° at night
14 rainy days
8 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in June

Great

26° · extremes 9°–34°
15° at night
13 rainy days
10 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Comfortable humidity
Calm winds
UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in July

Good

29° (feels like 28°) · extremes 12°–35°
17° at night
13 rainy days
11 sunny days
9 hours of sunshine per day
Comfortable humidity
Calm winds
UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in August

Good

28° · extremes 12°–36°
16° at night
12 rainy days
12 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Comfortable humidity
Calm winds
UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in September

Great

23° (feels like 21°) · extremes 6°–30°
12° at night
11 rainy days
9 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in October

Good

17° (feels like 14°) · extremes 0°–24°
7° at night
9 rainy days
8 sunny days
5 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in November

Poor

10° (feels like 6°) · extremes -4°–17°
2° at night
9 rainy days
4 sunny days
3 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 1 · low

Typical weather in December

Poor

4° (feels like 0°) · extremes -10°–11°
-2° at night
9 rainy days
3 sunny days
3 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 1 · low

Climate data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2) · 1996–2025

Top sights

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Parktherme Bad Radkersburg

Gornja Radgona CastleGornja Radgona Castle is a castle in Gornja Radgona, Slovenia.

Stadtpfarrkirche Bad Radkersburg

Frauenkirche

Rathaus Bad Radkersburg

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Museum im Alten Zeughaus Bad Radkersburg

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Johannesquelle

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Kulturhof-Johannes-Aquila

Parktherme Bad Radkersburg is the thermal spa complex, with indoor and outdoor pools.
Stadtpfarrkirche Bad Radkersburg is the main church of the old town.
Frauenkirche is a smaller church on the old town square.
Rathaus Bad Radkersburg is the town hall.
Stadtmuseum Bad Radkersburg is in a former armoury and shows the town's history.
Kulturhof is a cultural venue in the old town.
Grad Gornja Radgona is a castle across the river in Slovenia.
Johannesquelle is a mineral spring in the countryside.

What to experience

Soak in the thermal spa.
Cycle the Mur Cycle Path.
Walk the old town arcades.
Cross the bridge to Slovenia.
Visit a wine tavern in the hills.

Tours & Activities

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Day trips

Graz is about 1 hour 15 minutes away by car.
Gornja Radgona in Slovenia is a few minutes away across the river.
Maribor in Slovenia is about 45 minutes away by car.
The Styrian wine road is a short drive north.
Ptuj, a historic Slovenian town, is about 45 minutes away by car.

Where to explore

Graz is the nearest large city.

Getting there

By air: Graz Airport is about 1 hour away by car. Zagreb and Vienna are alternatives.
By train: The Radkersburg line connects with Spielfeld-Straß and Graz. The trip takes about 1 hour 30 minutes. Check times on ÖBB.
By car: The A9 motorway, then the B69 road, reach the town.

Getting around

The old town is best on foot. A bus runs to nearby villages. Cycling is easy on flat paths along the Mur.

Driving

A car is helpful for the countryside. The old town has limited parking. Motorways in Austria need a vignette. Crossing into Slovenia is simple, but Slovenia has its own motorway vignette.

Food & drink

Styrian food includes Kürbiskernöl, pumpkin seed oil, used on salads and soups, and Backhendl, fried chicken. Local wine and fruit brandy are common. Slovenian dishes are easy to find just over the border.

Dinner

Wiener SchnitzelA thin, breaded and pan-fried veal cutlet, traditionally served with potato salad or parsley potatoes and a wedge of lemon.

TafelspitzBoiled beef in broth, served with roast potatoes and a sauce of apples and horseradish — a favourite of Emperor Franz Joseph.

Viennese Goulash Wiener SaftgulaschA rich beef stew slow-cooked with onions and paprika, typically served with a bread dumpling or bread roll.

Snacks & street food

KäsekrainerA grilled pork sausage studded with melty cheese, a classic order at Vienna's ubiquitous Würstelstand (sausage stands).

Sausage Stand Snack Würstel vom WürstelstandGrilled or boiled sausages (Bratwurst, Frankfurter, Bosna) served with mustard, bread and a pickle from street kiosks.

Sweets & desserts

ApfelstrudelThin pastry rolled around spiced apples, raisins and breadcrumbs, usually served warm with vanilla sauce or cream.

SachertorteA dense chocolate cake with a thin layer of apricot jam under a dark chocolate glaze, famously served with unsweetened whipped cream.

KaiserschmarrnA fluffy shredded pancake caramelised with sugar and dusted with icing sugar, served with plum or apple compote.

MarillenknödelApricot dumplings wrapped in potato or quark dough, rolled in buttery breadcrumbs — a Wachau and Viennese summer specialty.

Drinks

Viennese Melange Wiener MelangeThe signature Viennese coffee: espresso topped with steamed milk and milk foam, the centrepiece of coffeehouse culture.

Grüner VeltlinerAustria's flagship crisp, peppery white wine, widely poured in Vienna's Heuriger (wine taverns).

SturmA cloudy, lightly alcoholic partially-fermented grape must, available only for a few weeks in autumn.

Safety & health

Bad Radkersburg is very safe. Thermal baths can be tiring, so drink water. Tap water is clean and safe to drink. The emergency number is 112.

History

Radkersburg was founded in the 13th century as a border fortress on the Mur. After World War I, the river became the border with the new Yugoslavia, and the southern part of the town became Gornja Radgona. Thermal water found in the 20th century led to the spa that now defines the town.