Mürzzuschlag is a town located in the northeastern region of Styria, Austria. It serves as the capital of the former Mürzzuschlag District and is situated along the Mürz river near the Semmering Pass. The town sits on the border with the state of Lower Austria, approximately 85 kilometers southwest of Vienna.
The area was originally established as an industrial zone. Today, the nearby mountains have become a popular destination for skiing and winter sports. As of current records, the population of the town is 8,684.