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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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Roseggers Geburtshaus | © Jakob Hiller
  • Krieglach

Peter Roseggers Geburtshaus

The local poet Peter Rosegger was born at the Alpl near Krieglach, where he spent the first 17 years of his life.
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  • Bruck an der Mur

Naturschutzzentrum Weitental Bruck an der Mur

The Weitental in Styria is an absolute must for everyone who loves nature. Only a 20-minute walk from the city center...
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  • Eisenerz

Österreichisches Post- und Telegraphenmuseum Eisenerz

In the Post and Telegraph Museum in Eisenerz, not only stamp collectors and friends of postal history get their money's...
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  • Feldbach

1. Österreichisches Vulkanmuseum

Why "volcano country" at all? This question is explored in detail in Austria's first volcano museum.
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  • Ramsau am Dachstein

Pony and Donkey Riding at the Schlapferhof

On our farm, children have the possibility to ride on ponies or donkeys. For our guests: In the summer there is a...
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  • Spielberg

VR Cafe Spielberg

The ultimate gaming experience - Are you ready for the new dimension of gaming?
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  • Birkfeld

Outdoor adventure pool Birkfeld

Great bathing fun awaits you in the outdoor swimming pool in Birkfeld!
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  • Neuberg an der Mürz

Sieberwarte

The small wooden lookout tower over Neuberg an der Mürz stands almost unnoticed. Accessible with a short walk uphill,...
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  • Aflenz

Panoramaplattform auf der Aflenzer Bürgeralm

The panorama platform is located below the summit cross and can be reached in 5-10 minutes on foot from the mountain...
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  • St. Peter a. Ottersbach

Weinwarte

The Weinwarte Sankt Peter am Ottersbach was completed at the beginning of 2004. The Perbersdorfberg on the southeast...
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  • St. Lorenzen am Wechsel

Castle Festenburg

Explore the Festenburg and its history.
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  • 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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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