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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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  • Murau

Murauer Handwerksmuseum

The Murau handicraft museum preserves the cultural history of the city and the district and preserves cultural assets...
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  • Mürzzuschlag

VIVAX Freizeitzentrum

The VIVAX leisure center of Mürzzuschlag offers guests a variety of sports and relaxation options: The indoor pool...
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  • Feldbach

1. Österreichisches Vulkanmuseum

Why "volcano country" at all? This question is explored in detail in Austria's first volcano museum.
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  • Stanz

Erlebnis Permakulturhof Ellersbacher

Take a look behind the scenes of permaculture In various workshops and guided tours you will get insights and knowledge...
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  • Tauplitz

Slow train ride on the Tauplitzalm

Slow train and panoramic rides over the lake plateau Tauplitzalm.
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  • Fürstenfeld

Pfeilburg Castle

Pfeilburg Castle is situated directly on the fortress wall and is one of the most attractive sights in the city centre....
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  • Neumarkt in der Steiermark

NaturLese-Museum Neumarkt

Discover the fascinating world of nature at the reading nature museum in Neumarkt. In our interactive hands-on museum,...
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  • Neumarkt in der Steiermark

Golfclub Grebenzen

Golfclub Grebenzen - The special experience.
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  • Rohrbach an der Lafnitz

Mineralosolium in the G.E.R.A. Park

Take a deep breath at the Mineralosolium in G.E.R.A. Park.
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  • Tauplitz

Tauplitz Swimming Pool

The 500 m² swimming pool has an average temperature of 24°C. There's a 13 meters long slide for children, and a...
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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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  • Friedberg

Adventure hill Friedberg

Recreational experience for the whole family!
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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