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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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Postmuseum | © Österreichisches Post- und Telegraphenmuseum
  • 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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Schilcherhof
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  • St. Lambrecht

Riding at the Schilcherhof

The Schilcherhof in St. Blasen offers a comfortable home for 20 horses of various breeds. Whether you are a beginner or...
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  • Grimming-Donnersbachtal

Swimming pond in Donnersbach

Small and fine.
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Schloss Murau | © Wolfgang Wieland
  • Murau

Castle Murau

The castle above Murau stands out as a landmark. Murau would not have become what it is today without the formative...
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Stubenbergsee_children_area_eastern_styria | © Tourismusverband Oststeiermark
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  • Stubenberg

Stubenberg Lake

Leisure paradise Stubenbergsee
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  • Stainach-Pürgg

Stainach Adventure Pool

The swimming pool Stainach is about 700 meters from the main square in Stainach Water slide, rock waterfall, massage...
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Rottenmanner Teicj | © strength photography rene hochegger
  • 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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Leitner's Natur - Kreativ und Kunst Garten
  • St. Peter Kbg.

Leitner's nature - creative and art garden

Here, the immediate living space is designed ecologically! The magnificent "Leitner's Nature - Creative and Art Garden"...
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Generationenpark | © Gemeinde Bad Gleichenberg
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  • Bad Gleichenberg

Minigolfplatz

Fun and games right at Generations Playground!
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Waldlehrpfad-Station1-Murtal-Steiermark | © Anita Fössl
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  • Zeltweg

Waldlehrpfad Zeltweg

The forest nature trail in Zeltweg is a short and family-friendly hike along the River Mur. It is ideal for a circular...
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Julia & Josef Zotter | © Zotter Erlebniswelt
  • Riegersburg

Zotter chocolate

Snacking on chocolate endlessly! Visit Zotter and experience how chocolate is made. Over 500 different chocolates await...
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  • Graz

Abenteuer Minigolf Center West

Minigolf course in the shopping center "Center West" Adventurers, hobby golfers, professionals and those who want to...
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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