Wagna offers several clearly distinct themes: Flavia Solva represents Roman urban planning and archaeological finds, the Roman cave tells the story of mining, and the Resurrection Trail leads through the Silver Forest. Cultural events in the Roman village round out the offering. If you are looking for accommodation in Wagna, you can plan your trip around your own interests rather than trying to squeeze every attraction into a single itinerary.
Flavia Solva: city plan and archaeological finds
Flavia Solva is the only Roman city in Styria. It was planned as a purpose-built city, with straight streets intersecting at right angles and evenly arranged blocks of houses. This layout makes the urban design itself an interesting way to explore the site: alongside individual artefacts, you can also consider the city’s planned structure.
The Flavia Solva archaeological site presents selected finds from the excavations carried out by the Joanneum in the city area of Flavia Solva for more than a hundred years. The selection of finds complements the view of the city plan with archaeological evidence. Those interested in Roman history will therefore find two distinct aspects here: the systematic layout of the city and selected results of the excavations.
Mining history and practical information
The Roman cave adds a different historical focus. It is an accessible mine tunnel with an exhibition on the 2,000-year history of Austria’s oldest still-active mine. The tunnel and exhibition therefore turn the focus to mining history rather than the layout of a Roman city.
Conditions at the Roman quarry are specific: the temperature there is 8 °C year-round; warm clothing and sturdy footwear are recommended. Choose your clothing accordingly, rather than basing it solely on the outdoor temperature on the day of your visit.
In the Lagerstadt Wagna, the “Kulturforum Flavia Solva” association organises guided tours on behalf of the market town of Wagna. If you plan to join a tour, confirm the arrangements before you travel.
Since last year, the market town of Wagna has hosted a Lagercafé once a quarter at the former camp barracks in the Roman village. As the dates may change, check them before planning your visit around the event.
Resurrection Trail and local cultural events
The Resurrection Trail leads to Wagna parish church, past the Italian Cemetery in Wagna and through the Silver Forest along a well-maintained forest path. The Resurrection Trail is also designated cycle route R6. This designation may change, so check the current route information if you are using the R6 designation to plan your trip.
One local treat is “Wagna – unsa Bier”. According to information published by the municipality in 2026, it is a fruity, pale full-bodied beer brewed exclusively with hops from Leitring. The beer is available, according to this information, at the weekly “Römern” event in the Roman village of Wagna. Confirm both its current availability and the product details before your trip.
A programme from August 2026 lists a varied music programme every Wednesday in the Roman village of Wagna, offering a chance to linger, enjoy yourself and celebrate. Check the event dates before planning your visit around them. This way, you can choose between Roman urban history, mining, the Resurrection Trail and a cultural event that suits your stay.
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