Scheifling

Scheifling
Municipality
View of Scheifling
Coat of arms
Scheifling Location within Austria
Coordinates: 47°09′02″N14°24′40″E / 47.15056°N 14.41111°E / 47.15056; 14.41111
Country	Austria
State	Styria
District	Murau
Government
•  Mayor	Michael Puster (SPÖ)
Area [1]
• Total	57.41 km2 (22.17 sq mi)
Elevation	762 m (2,500 ft)
Population  (2018-01-01) [2]
• Total	2,134
• Density	37/km2 (96/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code	8811
Area code	03582
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.