St. Barbara im Mürztal is proud to be the largest municipality in the district, formed by Mitterdorf, Veitsch and Wartberg. It offers a rural quality of life, highly developed infrastructure, traffic links in all directions and a wide range of educational and healthcare facilities for all generations.
Education & childcare
Kindergartens, primary and secondary schools in Mitterdorf, Veitsch and Wartberg provide local education for children and adolescents.
Mobility made easy
St. Barbara has several stops along the modern southern railway line and good bus connections. On Saturday nights, the night bus brings everybody home safely.
Local shops, service providers & health
Pharmacies, general practitioners and nearby specialists ensure comprehensive medical care every day.
Living in Kindberg
St. Barbara is an attractive community. The municipality office will tell you more about current housing offers. Call today! All information on Building and living can be found right here.
St. Barbara im Mürztal is proud to be the largest municipality in the district, formed by Mitterdorf, Veitsch and Wartberg. It offers a rural quality of life, highly developed infrastructure, traffic links in all directions and a wide range of educational and healthcare facilities for all generations.
Brunnalm-Hohe Veitsch
Brunnalm – Hohe Veitsch is a leisure paradise both in summer and in winter. Discover the panoramic hiking trail, conquer a 1.981 metre summit or take your family to the children’s area with a pond, slides and a tubing track. In winter, 18 perfectly groomed pistes await you amidst a picture-postcard mountain scenery.
Mürz Valley sport and fun park
The Mürztal sport and fun park in St. Barbara is an adventure playground for the whole family: climbing hall, high ropes course with Flying Fox, golf course with indoor simulator and a cosy bistro – all in one place. Ideal for sports enthusiasts, family outings and team-building events.
Pilgrim cross
The 40,7 metre high the pilgrim cross in St. Barbara im Mürztal is the largest walk-on wooden cross in the world. It is located on the Mariazell hiking trail #06 and symbolises peace and understanding. Inside, seven themed chambers lead visitors through the biblical story of creation. The cross is open all year round.
Numerous job opportunities await you in St. Barbara. Specialised industry, crafts, care, education and tourism. Regional employers, training companies and short distances to the surrounding economic centres provide a solid platform for success.
Employers
The employers in St Barbara and the surrounding area offer you new perspectives.
Job portal
The proximity to industrial centres like Kapfenberg, Kindberg and Krieglach makes St. Barbara attractive for commuters – with jobs in all sectors.
Apprentices portal
Numerous companies in St. Barbara train apprentices – in technology, trade, catering and commerce.