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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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  • Öblarn-Niederöblarn

Öblarner Freibad

Opening times: Early May to early September - daily from 10:00 to 19:00 clock Beachvolleyball Restaurant
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  • Pöllau

Oil Mill Fandler

Visit the oil mill in the Nature Park Pöllau Valley.
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  • Grundlsee

Indoor rifle shooting - the shooting pleasure regardless of the weather

Guests and locals meet for a friendly shooting competition.
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  • Gasen

Outdoor Pool Gasen

The municipality of Gasen's outdoor swimming pool is located in the center of the village. There is a heated outdoor...
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  • Mariazell

Hubertussee

This romantically situated lake was created around the turn of the century by the Krupp family of industrialists. ...
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  • Neuberg an der Mürz

Montanrundweg Altenberger Erzberg

The approximately 2 km long path in the Mürzer Oberland nature park leads to 23 stations of historical interest with...
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  • Grimming-Donnersbachtal

Hochseesitz

A place full of adventure.
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  • Ranten

Rottenmanner Teich - Church tower in the lake

The Rottenmann pond with its church tower in the lake offers the perfect opportunity for a family outing. Here you can...
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  • Gleisdorf

Sammlung Wolf

The house and the art objects around the house of the Gleisdorf private collector Mag. Erich Wolf at...
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  • St. Georgen am Kreischberg

Das Holzmuseum

The Wood Museum has been located in the heart of the Murau wood district in St. Ruprecht ob Murau since 1988. On more...
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  • Unzmarkt-Frauenburg

Recreational Area Unzmarkt

The Unzmarkt-Frauenburg leisure park offers fun, sport, relaxation and enjoyment in a healthy natural environment with...
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Outdoor pool Anger

Bathing fun for young and old
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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