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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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Burgruine Gallenstein | © Stefan Leitner
  • St. Gallen

Gallenstein Castle Ruins

In the northern part of the Gesäuse lies one of the region's must-see sights. We are talking about a castle that has...
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outdoor pool Strallegg_view_Eastern Styria | © Freibad Strallegg
  • Strallegg

Outdoor pool Strallegg

The outdoor swimming pool in Strallegg is part of the Joglland sports and leisure arena.
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  • Vordernberg

ALPFOX Bergabenteuer

Are you ready for your adventure on the Präbichl? And which one will it be?
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Eingang | © Florian Luttenberger
  • Bad Radkersburg

Museum im alten Zeughaus

Tour through the museum Beginning with prehistoric and early historical traces of settlement, the eventful history of...
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  • Spielberg

Playworld Spielberg

Austria's largest family indoor leisure park with fun and games in the KIDS AREA, JUMP AREA with Ninja course,...
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  • Ranten

Fishing at the Rottenmann Teich

You can imagine the Rottenmanner pond as a true fishing and recreational paradise, where carp (up to 10 kg), amur,...
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  • Bad Waltersdorf

Outdoor POOL

Summer, sunshine, off to the outdoor pool - for water rats and sun worshippers. The outdoor pool Bad Waltersdorf offers...
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  • Fürstenfeld

Guided tour of Fürstenfeld

Immerse yourself in the eventful history of the former border town of Fürstenfeld, discover unexpected things and...
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Open Air Museum Vorau_Entrance_Eastern Styria | © Freilichtmuseum Vorau
  • Vorau

Open Air Museum Vorau

The remarkable collection of old rural buildings with original inventory documents the East Styrian working world of...
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  • Neumarkt in der Steiermark

Großer Furtner Teich

The Furtner pond has been very popular for decades, whether with fishermen, bathing enthusiasts or nature lovers.
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Zugbrücke auf der Riegersburg | © Thermen- & Vulkanland, Harald Eisenberger
  • Kapfenstein

Die Schlösserstraße

Due to its evolved historical development, southeastern Austria is one of the regions richest in castles and palaces....
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Skigebiet Modriach - Winkel

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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?

Insider's tips

Exciting excursions with the whole family