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SCHEIFLING Latitude and Longitude:

47°09′02″N 14°24′40″E / 47.15056°N 14.41111°E / 47.15056; 14.41111
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Scheifling
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View of Scheifling
Coat of arms of Scheifling
Scheifling is located in Austria
Scheifling
Scheifling
Location within Austria
Coordinates: 47°09′02″N 14°24′40″E / 47.15056°N 14.41111°E / 47.15056; 14.41111
Country Austria
State Styria
District Murau
Government
 •  MayorMichael Puster ( SPÖ)
Area
 • Total57.41 km2 (22.17 sq mi)
Elevation
762 m (2,500 ft)
Population
 (2018-01-01) [2]
 • Total2,134
 • Density37/km2 (96/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+1 ( CET)
 • Summer ( DST) UTC+2 ( CEST)
Postal code
8811
Area code03582
Vehicle registration MU
Website www.scheifling.
steiermark.at

Scheifling is a village in Austria in the state of Styria.

History

It was first mentioned 978 AD as 'Sublich'.

Culture

One of many riparian villages along the Mur river, Scheifling is a popular stop for bicyclists traveling along the Mur Bike Trail. It boasts several comfortable inns and restaurants, including the Gasthof Götzl-Rosenkranz (founded in the 19th century). In early July, villagers celebrate the "Scheiflinger Kirta" with live music and dancing.

References

  1. ^ "Dauersiedlungsraum der Gemeinden Politischen Bezirke und Bundesländer - Gebietsstand 1.1.2018". Statistics Austria. Retrieved 10 March 2019.
  2. ^ "Einwohnerzahl 1.1.2018 nach Gemeinden mit Status, Gebietsstand 1.1.2018". Statistics Austria. Retrieved 9 March 2019.