Pilgrimage to the picturesque Steirerland: Registrations by July 30th!

Pilgrimage to the picturesque Steirerland: Registrations by July 30th!

Steiermark, Österreich - The anticipation for an unforgettable pilgrimage to Styria is increasing! The Kolping travel service of the Diocesan Association invites you to an inspiring journey of 25. September to October 4, 2025 . Under the tour guide of Diocesan President Father Thaddäus Vos OSB , who describes Styria as his “second spiritual home”, the participants will experience a wonderful time full of spiritual highlights and cultural discoveries. Mein-Wadersloh.

Father Thaddäus, who studied in Salzburg and regularly lives in Admont, takes his crowd of pilgrims on a journey through the southeast of Austria. Among the program items are worth visiting, such as the festival city of Salzburg, the Benedictine Abbey Admont, the Gesäuse National Park and the impressive Basilica Mariazell. Culinary highlights and hikes complete the experience. A detour also leads to the Dveri Pax winery in Slovenia, where delights of the wine wait for the participants. Finally, a visit to the former parish of Father Thaddäus in the Wetterau and a stay in the picturesque Residenzstadt Würzburg is on the program, as reported by the Kolping-MS.

Details about registration and travel organization

If you want to get involved in this pilgrimage, you have until the 30. July 2025 time to register. This is important because hotel reservations and travel planning are based on it. The contact for questions is Andrea Hagedorn from the Kolping travel service Coesfeld , available under Tel. 02541/803411 or by email. A registration form and a detailed travel description are available for download as a PDF.

This trip is not only an opportunity for spiritual experiences, but also for historical and cultural discoveries. The Diocesan Association has put together a varied program for everyone who wants to discover new things and be inspired. Whether church services or relaxed hikes, the whole promises a harmonious connection between enjoyment and spirituality that lets participants immerse themselves in the impressive landscape of Styria.

This pilgrimage is the first in cooperation with the Kolping travel service since Father Thaddäus took office, and the program leaves nothing to be desired. Pack your hiking shoes and anticipation and secure your place!