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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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Ice rink Vornholz_ice sticks_Eastern Styria | © SSV Wenigzell
  • Vorau

Ice-skating rink Iceflower Vornholz

From the slope we go up to the ice.
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  • Miesenbach bei Birkfeld

Skilift Wiesenhofer

A small but fine ski area in the municipality of Miesenbach!
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  • St. Georgen am Kreischberg

Holz-Wasserspielplatz

The HolzWelt Murau is a popular family excursion destination and, above all, makes children's eyes shine with the wood...
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  • Unterlamm

Lourdes grotto in Unterlamm

Unique in Styria, you will find a magnificent replica of the Marian Grotto of Lourdes in Unterlamm.
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  • Grundlsee

Recreation hall Zloam- indoor skating and children's ride park

Scooters, inline skates, bobby cars, skateboards, running bikes, pedal tractors, go-carts and more.... In summer, the...
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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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  • Pinggau

Swimming lake Pinggau

Swimming fun for young and old!
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  • Leoben

Stift Göss

Göss Abbey is the oldest monastery in Styria with architectural and artistic treasures.
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  • St. Georgen am Kreischberg

Golfclub Murau-Kreischberg

The 18-hole course between the beer town of Murau and the World Cup mountain is known for its attractive design. Of...
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  • Hartberg

hARTberg walk - DXTR

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

Joglland Oase

The "Joglland Oase" in Wenigzell is an indoor pool with a sauna area and other wellness options such as massages or a...
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  • Gleisdorf

Energy road

The municipality of Gleisdorf is considered a pioneer in the field of renewable energies. With the LEADER project...
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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