Life in Leoben
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Facts & figures
Leoben perfectly combines the benefits of city life surrounded by spectacular countryside with its central location in Styria. As a university city, Leoben is the innovative backdrop for business, training and education, science and research.
Location
Leoben is located in the centre of the Austrian Province of Styria and in the heart of Central Europe. The city is easily reached by public transport and car.
Leoben is located in the heart of Styria
City map & districts
Everything at a glance on the online city map
Check out the online city map of Leoben for municipal institutions and authorities, pharmacies, medical doctors, sports and leisure facilities, cultural institutions, and much more.
Get to know the districts of Leoben
Beginning with the historic centre of town, the districts of Leoben offer attractive living space and real estate, plenty of space for family life, sports and leisure time activities, and all the infrastructure you need to enjoy a carefree everyday life to the full.
A fun way to explore Leoben
Would you like to find out more about Leoben in a really fun way? Then the “Montan Mystery Challenge” is just the thing for you. Explore the city on your own or with a team following the clues to stations on an exciting interactive scavenger hunt.
A year in Leoben
The town located in the middle of Upper Styria offers endless variety all year round.
Four seasons in Leoben
Surrounded by the Styrian mountains and located on the banks of the river Mur, you can experience the four seasons with all your senses right on your doorstep.
Event highlights in Leoben
Leoben is known for its annual highlights such as the Gösser Kirtag fair, the Wine Festival or Advent in Leoben, when the whole town is on its feet.
Summer open-air concert in the main square; picture: Freisinger
Iron Road for Children; picture: Brainsworld
Wine Festival in the main square; picture: Freisinger
Brewery Festival; picture: Foto Freisinger
Advent village in Leoben; picture: Foto Freisinger
LE running event; picture: Pressberger
Gösser Kirtag; picture: Freisinger