Overview
Leoben is a university and industrial town of about 25,000 people in Northern Styria. The University of Leoben (Montan Universität) is Austria's only university for mining and metallurgy, and the town hosts the headquarters of international companies plus the Gösser brewery.
Architecture · Festivals · History · Transit Hub · Trekking
Before you go
Language
German is the local language. Styrian dialect may differ slightly from standard Austrian German.
Money
Austria uses the Euro (€). Cash is widely accepted; credit cards work in hotels and larger restaurants.
Transport
The town centre is walkable. Local buses connect Leoben with surrounding towns. Regional trains connect to Graz and Vienna.
Weather
Continental climate with cold winters (ski season) and warm summers. Mountains can be cool even in summer.
