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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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recreationallake Mönichwald_view_Eastern Styria | © Freizeitsee Mönihcwald
  • Waldbach-Mönichwald

Recreationallake Mönichwald

The swimming lake in Mönichwald belongs to the "Seegasthof Breineder" and offers guests and visitors a chance to cool...
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  • Hartberg

hARTberg walk - SMITHE

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

Wave pool Gleisdorf

The wave pool in the Gleisdorf swimming pool has given the wave pool its name for decades.
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Mit Lamas unterwegs
  • Tragöß - Sankt Katharein

Alpakas, Lamas und Rentiere zum Grünen See

Experience the fascination of alpacas, llamas, camels and reindeer in Tragöß!
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  • Söchau

Söchau outdoor pool

A family-friendly outdoor pool, solar-heated water, the best culinary services, 35-meter water slide, beautiful...
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Kornock Bike Area
  • Stadl-Predlitz-Turrach

Kornockbahn Turracher Höhe

The Turracher Höhe cable cars have been among Austria's "Awarded Summer Cable Cars" since 2010 with their outstanding...
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  • Murau

Letter rally through Murau

Get the treasure map in one of the information offices and you can explore the town of Murau with your family. The...
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  • Neuberg an der Mürz

Nature Park Mürzer Oberland

Nature and culture for our senses The Naturpark Mürzer Oberland is nestled behind the mountain peaks of Rax,...
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  • Krakau

Kraftplätze in der Krakau

Discover the places with special quality and recharge your batteries. Varied landscapes with colorful meadows, light...
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  • Weiz

Ice rink Weiz

With a length of 75 meters, a width of 43 meters (ice surface 1,750 m2) and a height of 11 meters, the hall is a...
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  • Hartberg

hARTberg walk - Fader

Experience unique spray art in the East Styrian town of Hartberg!
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  • St. Georgen am Kreischberg

solve it - Escape Rooms at the Kreischberg

A world full of puzzles, clues and secrets awaits you. Experience the thrill of solving difficult tasks!
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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