Leoben
Leoben is located 540m above sea level. Styria´s second largest town has 30,000 inhabitants and is the center of Upper Styria. A town offering variety, sociability, recreation and international encounters. Sights, culture and tradition are influenced by a lively history, the tradition of an old iron trading town and the intellectual flexibility of its inhabitants. Science and research are represented by the world famous Montan University and further seven research institutions. Modern indoor and outdoor sports and leisure facilities are available in winter and summer. Enjoy sociability, entertainment, and excellent gastronomy in comfortable locations at the source of the famous Gösser beer. As the district capital it is a significant industrial centre with a centuries-old iron processing tradition. The town's close involvement with ores and iron is also evident in its educational facilities - Leoben is home to the University of Mining which offers many courses of study related to the mining industry. Leoben is ideal for first-rate shopping; all the town´s businesses try to meet their customers´ needs.
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