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| Rats | ||
| federal state | Styria | |
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| Residents | 1.122 (2018) | |
| height | 765 m | |
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Rats is a place in Austria.
background
Ratten lies in the northeast of the Austrian state Styria in the district Wheat. The community is divided into two parts, the church district and the pit farmer.
The place name is derived from Middle High German redden (clear, make arable).
The area around rats was settled around the year 1200. The residents were mostly farmers. The place was first mentioned in a document in 1340. Ratten remained a small village for centuries until a lignite mine was opened in 1922. As a result, the population rose sharply. With the end of mining in 1960, there was massive emigration. In the last two decades the population has stabilized again and is now almost 1200. Due to increased investments in the tourist sector over the past few years, rats are now an insider tip among nature lovers.
getting there
By plane
The nearest major airport is 80 km away Graz.
By train
The nearest train station is in Krieglach (18 km away).
By bus
Of Graz from with bus line 200 or 220 (Graz-Wheat-BirkfeldRats).
In the street
Easily accessible via the B72 state road.
By bicycle
Via the Feistritztal cycle path R8.
mobility
Due to the small size of the town center, all points of interest can be easily reached on foot. There is no public transport within the community.
Tourist Attractions
- Catholic parish church of Saint Nicholas. The parish church in its current form was built between 1708 and 1715, under the direction of the legendary master builder Remigius Horner. In addition to a baroque high altar, there are also two late medieval side altars from the Gothic church that burned down in 1614 in the parish church. Today the parish church of St. Nicholas is a listed building. Pastor Ireneusz Lewandowski holds a church service every Sunday at 10 a.m., Thursdays at 6.30 p.m. and on Catholic holidays.
- Rosary Chapel. Built in 1664, this sacred building is characterized above all by the black Renaissance altarpiece. In the middle of the altar is a statue of the Virgin Mary, who was said to have miracles in earlier times. Like the parish church, the chapel is also a listed building.
- Mining museum. Shows exhibits from the lignite mining industry, which was based in Ratten between 1922 and 1960.Open: 06.05. - 16.09., Always Sat 3 p.m. - 5 p.m. or on request.Price: adults € 3.50, children up to 14 years € 2.50, groups of more than 10 people: adults € 3 / children € 2.
- Brass music museum. Deals with the history of the Ratten music band and shows exhibits from three centuries.Open: 01.05. - 26.10. Sat, Sun statutory Holidays, 9.00 a.m. - 12.00 p.m. 1.30 p.m. - 5.00 p.m. and on request.Price: adults: € 4.00, children: € 2.00.
activities
- hike. There are 15 signposted hiking trails in and around Ratten, including several themed hiking trails (e.g. Spiritual Path, Montanweg, Moon Path). A detailed hiking map is available from the Ratten municipal office.
- Recreational lake. In summer it is ideal for swimming, in winter it is completely frozen over and can therefore be walked on and even driven on.Price: Free entry all year round.
- Indoor swimming pool. Open: Tue - Sun.
- Mini golf. Open: May - September.
- horse riding, at the pony farm.
- Bicycle and mountain bike. For mountain bikers, the wooded alpine pastures around Ratten offer countless possible tours. Ratten is the starting point of the 20 km long R8 cycle path, which is aimed primarily at leisure cyclists.
- Seasonal events. Numerous small and large events take place in Ratten every month. These can be found in the official calendar of events.
kitchen
Traditional Styrian cuisine dominates in Ratten (roast pork, Beuschel, ...).
The local restaurants are all reasonably priced.
The largest inn is the Gasthof Albert (see accommodation).
nightlife
- Rattener parlor. A fixed star in the Ratten scene since 1983. Offers billiards, darts, bowling alleys and access to the indoor pool. Mixed audience.Open: closed on Mondays.
- Village cafe. Weekends are usually very well attended at later hours. Mixed audience.Open: Tuesday & Wednesday closed.
- Derls milk bar. Retro ambience and cheap spirits. Older audience. Open on weekdays, admission only until 6 p.m.
accommodation
- Albert Inn, right in the center of the village. Tel.: 43 (0)3173 2205. Room with full board.
- Alpine pension world languages, right in the center of the village. Tel.: 43 (0)650 8407542. Room without board.
- Eisenhut comfort room, right in the center of the village. Tel.: 43 (0)3173 2317. Room without board.
- Ponyhof family hotel and equestrian paradise, 2.6 km from the town center. Tel.: 43 (0)3173 2300. Room with full board.
security
Rats can be called extremely safe. There have been no violent crimes in the past few decades. Burglaries, thefts and vandalism are also very rare.
The local police station, right in the center (Kirchenviertel 145), ensures safety in rats.
health
- Dr. Peter Fuchs, Church district 160. General practitioner with medicine cabinet.
- Red Cross, Church district 51. Rats local office.
- Dr. Elisabeth Haraga-Haas, Church district 212. Dentist.
Practical advice
Further tourist information is available in the municipal office (Kirchenviertel 211, open Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.-12: 00 p.m.).
The only common foreign language in rats is English.
trips
Only a few minutes by car from Ratten you will find:
- Peter Rosegger's forest home with his birthplace, forest school, country house / museum, memorial, study parlor and grave.
- The imposing sacred buildings and the magnificent library of the Augustinian Canons in Advance.
- The open air museum Advance.
- The adventure museum in Saint Jacob in the forest.
- The "Teufelstein" rock inFischbach.
literature
Alois Gmeiner and Johann Posch - 150 years of mining rats - St. Kathrein / H.
Johann Friesenbichler - Industry in rats
Web links
http://www.ratten.steiermark.at/ - Official website of rats
