The 1997 Meta Styrian Open was a women's tennis tournament played on outdoor clay courts at the Sportpark Piberstein in Maria Lankowitz in Austria that was part of Tier IV of the 1997 WTA Tour. It was the 25th edition of the tournament and was held from 28 July through 3 August 1997. Barbara Schett won the singles title.
| 1997 Meta Styrian Open | |
|---|---|
| Date | 28 July – 3 August |
| Edition | 25th |
| Category | Tier IV |
| Draw | 32S / 16D |
| Prize money | $107500 |
| Surface | Clay / outdoor |
| Location | Maria Lankowitz, Austria |
| Champions | |
| Singles | |
 Barbara Schett | |
| Doubles | |
 Eva Melicharová / Helena Vildová | |
Finals edit
Singles edit
Barbara Schett defeated 
Henrieta Nagyová 3–6, 6–2, 6–3
- It was Schett's 2nd title of the year and the 4th of her career.
Doubles edit
Eva Melicharová / Helena Vildová defeated Radka Bobková / 
Wiltrud Probst 6–2, 6–2
- It was Melicharova's 2nd title of the year and the 2nd of her career. It was Vildova's 2nd title of the year and the 2nd of her career.