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Excursion destinations for families in Styria

Adventures for children – relaxation for their parents: The green heart of Austria offers leisure activities for the whole family. In summer, the beautiful lakes invite you to go swimming. On a hike, parents can enjoy the breathtaking views of Styria's mountain world while kids get to romp around on alpine meadows or play near babbling mountain streams. In winter, families spend time together going skiing, cross-country skiing or tobogganing ...

And in case it rains, there's plenty to do indoors: from delicious tastings at the Zotter chocolate factory to sliding and bathing at the H2O thermal spa in Bad Waltersdorf or at one of the other 8 thermal spas in Styria. Tours of exploration at Lurgrotte Peggau, Austria's largest water-bearing stalactite cave, a visit to the Lipizzan stud farm in Piber or a visit to Herberstein Animal World are particularly impressive as well. At the latter, the animals often spend the winter in their homes and can thus be admired at close quarters.

Excursion destinations for families

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Time.Area_Shopping window_Eastern Styria | © Tourismusverband Oststeiermark
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  • Gleisdorf

Zeit.Raum

In May 2021, Martin Krusche and Monika Lafer started a collaboration in Gleisdorf's city center - and are using...
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  • St. Georgen am Kreischberg

Das Holzmuseum

The Wood Museum has been located in the heart of the Murau wood district in St. Ruprecht ob Murau since 1988. On more...
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  • Heimschuh

Generationenpark Heimschuh

In the middle of the nature park Südsteiermark - surrounded by a charming wine and hilly landscape, the community...
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  • Mariazell

Gemeindealpe Mitterbach - Sommer

Gemeindealpe Mitterbach Unique mountain experience with panoramic views of the surrounding mountains
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  • Seckau

Weiermoar pond

The natural pond at the foot of the Seckau Alps is a very special place for people seeking peace and quiet and nature...
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  • Gröbminger Land

Zipline Stoderzinken

Live your dream of flying!
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  • Murau

Murli Express

A special highlight for our children - fun ride on the Murli Express through the old town of Murau!
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  • Gamlitz

Alpakas Knappenhof

Experience alpacas up close in southern Styria!
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  • Ramsau am Dachstein

Forest high ropes course Rittisberg

At a height of 2 to 15 meters different obstacles have to be overcome. Whether climbers move from tree to tree...
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  • St. Georgen am Kreischberg

Holz-Wasserspielplatz

The HolzWelt Murau is a popular family excursion destination and, above all, makes children's eyes shine with the wood...
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  • Frauental an der Laßnitz

Alpakaranch Frauental

From hobby to passionI discovered my passion for alpacas in 2012. Alpacas have a calm and peaceful character. The calm...
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  • Langenwang

Bienenlehrpfad Langenwang

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Summer, sun, Styria

Summer activities for families

Whether you head to the alpine pastures and huts with a rucksack on your back or to the lakes and open-air swimming pools with a beach bag in your hand: The list of excursion destinations for sunny days in Styria is long and diverse.

Exciting adventures and fun in the snow

Winter activities for children

Skiing, cross-country skiing, tobogganing, snowshoeing, and more: As soon as the green heart of Austria shows itself in its white Sunday best, countless winter family adventures await.

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Scenic rides up the mountains

Take a leisurely ride up the mountain on one of the summer mountain railways. From aboard the cable car or on the lift, excursionists enjoy stunning scenic views of impressive mountains such as the Dachstein, Grimming, Zirbitzkogel, or Hochschwab.

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Excursion destinations for kids – come rain, Sunshine or snow

When it rains, storms or snows, there are lots of leisure activities you can do indoors. How about a visit to a museum, thermal spa or one of the many other excursion destinations for families?

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Exciting excursions with the whole family