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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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The small world of large castles  | © Bardeau GmbH
  • Riegersburg

The small world of large castles

The castle show, housed in the historic building of the Meierhof zu Kornberg Castle, lets you immerse yourself in a...
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  • Hartberg

hARTberg walk - Fader

Experience unique spray art in the East Styrian town of Hartberg!
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  • Weißkirchen

Mineral Show & Gemstones Krampl

Gemstone cutting, soapstone carving, the world's largest gemstone fountain, sales store with over 50 different minerals...
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  • Grimming-Donnersbachtal

Tierholzpark

Beastly good.
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Das "Biberwasser" | © Mariazeller Bürgeralpe | Rudy Dellinger
  • Mariazell

Wasserspielpark "Biberwasser" auf der Mariazeller Bürgeralpe

Beaver Water - discover the play world of our mascot Beaver Basti
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Schmiede Noreia
  • Mühlen

Historische Schmiede Noreia

Fancy a personal vacation souvenir? Then you are in the right place.
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  • Hartberg

hARTberg walk - Funk Vogel Hartberg

Experience unique spray art in the East Styrian town of Hartberg!
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Flascherlzug in Stainz | © Flascherlzug Stainz
  • Stainz

Kleines Zugmuseum

The Stainz Bottle Train MuseumOn the basis of images and small utensils such as lanterns, uniforms, suitcases, etc.,...
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  • Lebring-St. Margarethen

Labuggers Kernölpresse

A visit to Franz Labugger's farm and oil mill appeals to all the senses. Those in a hurry can at least combine their...
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  • Fohnsdorf

Spa Aqualux

The AQUALUX Therme Fohnsdorf in the middle of the Styrian Murtal invites you to lots of water fun and wellness!
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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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  • Fladnitz an der Teichalm

Nature Park Almenland

What a country, the Almenland Nature Park! Lush green meadows and dark green forests above gentle alpine pastures. In...
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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