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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.

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Image HSG | © TVB Oberwölz-Lachtal
  • Oberwölz-Lachtal

High rope course Oberwölz

The high ropes course offers a climbing experience for the whole family. You can expect 10 courses in different levels...
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Furtner Teich | © Naturpark Zirbitzkogel-Grebenzen
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  • Neumarkt in der Steiermark

Furtner Teich

The Furtnerteich is not only a bathing and fishing paradise with beautifully manicured lawns and boat rentals, but also...
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Wandermärchen Hans im Glück | © Marieke Wernig
  • Mühlen

Wandering fairy tale Hans in Luck

Join "Hans in luck" on his adventurous journey and learn what he has gone through at seven stops. A beautiful hiking...
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Trendsportpark_beachvolleyball_Eastern Styria | © Tourismus Wenigzell
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  • Wenigzell

Trend Sports Park

The publicly accessible trend sports park in Wenigzell is located near the Joglland Oase.
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Badesee Weißenbach | © Stadt Liezen
  • Liezen

Badesee Weißenbach

In the southern part of the Weißenbach bei Liezen municipality, with a beautiful view of the Weißenbacher Wände,...
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Heimatmuseum
  • Mautern in der Steiermark

Heimatmuseum "Troadkastn"

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Sagtümpel in Tauplitz, giant karst spring | © TVB Ausseerland Salzkammergut/Robert Seebacher
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  • Tauplitz

Sagtümpel - Tauplitz

Northeast of Tauplitz, idyllically situated in the forest, is the legendary "Sagtümpel". It is one of the very rarely...
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Slide in the family outdoor pool in Friedberg | © Stadtgemeinde Friedberg
  • Friedberg

Family outdoor pool Friedberg

Family outdoor pool for hot summer days!
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Kräuter-, Rosen- & Hexengarten Söchau 2 | © Manuela Schweinzer- Riegler
  • Söchau

Herb, rose and witch garden Söchau

Unique, enchanting garden in Söchau with a great variety of plants!
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  • Weißkirchen

Burgruine Eppenstein

Visit the well-maintained ruin, which is accessible via several walking and hiking trails.
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Freibad Mureck 1 | © Robert Sommerauer
  • Mureck

Mureck adventure pool

Situated directly in the Mureck Murauen, the Mureck adventure pool offers optimal recreation and relaxation, but also a...
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Altausseer See with village and Loser | © TVB Ausseerland Salzkammergut-Katrin Kerschbaumer
  • Altaussee

Lake Altaussee

Lake Altaussee is one of the most scenic lakes in the Salzkammergut. It is located at the foot of Loser Mountain in a...
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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.

Gondola ride up the Planai | © Steiermark Tourismus | photo-austria.at

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