Although primarily known as a ski resort, there are a few Schladming sights, which are worth seeing if you’re in town. They are related to the rich history of Schladming as a settlement formed way back in time - in the 12th century – which later became a mining town. Here are some of the places you should consider visiting:

The Town Museum

A good place to start from is the Town Museum. Formerly known as the "Bruderladenhaus," it was built back in 1661 and offered shelter to ill miners, orphans and widows. Today, as a museum, it offers an overview of the history of Schladming and traces the development of mining in the region through the years.

The Town Hall

The Town Hall was built by August, Prince of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha in 1884. Originally a hunting chateau, it changed its functions in 1939, when it became community property. This building impresses particularly with its beautiful architecture. You can see the Coburg family crest and the Schladming coat of arms from 1322 on different parts of the façade.

Town Wall Ruins

You can take a look at the town wall ruins, dating back to 1629, when the town was a heavily fortified settlement. The fortifications had several gates and four towers, one of which is still partly preserved. There are also few pieces of the wall, which were left untouched by time – one of them is the "Salzburg Gate" (or the Town Gate), although it was slightly modified and extended in 1930s in order to allow a better pass for the increasing traffic.

Two Churches

There are two churches in Schladming known for their remarkable architecture and history. These are the Catholic Church and the Lutheran Church. Both were built by famous masters of their time: Wolfgang Hagenbacher, Peter Hafner, Martin Neuberg, and Karl Ganzenberg to name a few. Next to the Catholic Church stands another interesting building called the Anna Chapel, which happens to be used as a concert venue lately.

Monuments

A number of interesting monuments are located throughout the city. You will probably notice them, while you’re a having a walk around town: the Saint Florian statue, the Peasant Revolt Monument and the historic boundary stone "Bürgerschafts-Burgfriedstein." You might miss the Plague Cross - it is located very close to the town hospital and reminds of the many victims of the plague in 1716. All of these monuments have their intriguing history and are worth being seen.