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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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Alpenbad Mautern | © TV Erzberg Leoben
  • Mautern in der Steiermark

Alpenbad Mautern

For a cool refreshment on hot summer days, the Alpenbad Mautern invites you. 
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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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  • Bad Gleichenberg

Freibad Bad Gleichenberg

The well-maintained outdoor pool in Bad Gleichenberg promises plenty of swimming fun for the whole family on warm sunny...
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  • Halbenrain

Kräutergarten Schloss Halbenrain

It was created in 1988 following the decree of Charlemagne (Caitulare de villis).
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GERA_Observation tower_Eastern Styria | © Tourismusverband Oststeiermark
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  • Rohrbach an der Lafnitz

Observation tower in GERA Park

The observation tower, 20 meters high and made of larch and spruce wood, offers a unique view of the East Styrian...
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  • Eibiswald

Freibad Sankt Oswald

In the highest outdoor pool of the district Deutschlandsberg starts the bathing experience with 1 June!
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  • Schladming-Rohrmoos-Pichl

Bikepark Schladming

The 10-seater Planai cable car takes bikers and their sports equipment quickly and comfortably up the Schladming Planai...
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  • Tieschen

Freibad Tieschen

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Grüner See
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  • Tragöß - Sankt Katharein

Grüner See

Fairytale forrests and mystical mountains set the perfect location for one of the most beautiful and magical lakes in...
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Kinderspielplatz Freizeitzentrum Gößl | © TVB Ausseerland - Salzkammergut/Loitzl
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  • Grundlsee

Children's playground leisure center Gößl

At the leisure center Grundlsee directly at the lake there is a wonderful playground with a beautiful view.
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  • St. Lambrecht

Grebenzen-Höhen

Colorful, lush alpine meadows in the Zirbitzkogel-Grebenzen Nature Park!
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  • Gleisdorf

Roman road Gleisdorf

Römerweg - walk in the footsteps of the Romans. The Romans settled in Gleisdorf from the middle of the 1st to the...
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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