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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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Alpakadirndl | © Alpakazucht Schilcherland-Alpaka
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Alpakazucht Schilcherland Alpaka

For young and old, by bus or alone. An ultimate alpaca experience awaits you! Alpaca wool room, alpaca walk and farm...
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Austtellung Hamug Museum | © Lisi Maier
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Hallstattzeitliches Museum & Gehöft Burgstallkogel

Feel the world of the Hallstatt period! Immerse yourself in the history of our ancestors: Walk in the footsteps of the...
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Swimming pond in Irdning

Water, Art & Grimming.
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Doppelsesselbahn Aflenz Bürgeralm
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Sommerbahn Aflenz Bürgeralm

From May to the end of October, the Bürgeralm is a popular destination for hikers, nature lovers, families, mountain...
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Stadt Leoben | © TV ERZBERG LEOBEN
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Stadtführung Leoben

Tour through the historic old town of Leoben.
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Sternwarte von oben | © Astroteam Mariazellerland
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Volkssternwarte Mariazell

Mariazell is famous as a place of pilgrimage and for the beautiful nature of the Mariazell region. But for all those...
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Sulmwasserfall | © Sulmwasserfall
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Sulmwasserfall

The white Sulm waterfall connects the source area of ​​the White Sulm with its upper reaches. The upper course of...
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Alpaka 2 | © Steintal Alpakas
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Steintal Alpakas

Farm visit at the Steintal Alpaca farm,experience hour for children and parents!
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Escaperooms am Kreischberg
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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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Titelbild Pferdefreunde Zloam | © Pferdefreunde Zloam
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Riding school riding center Ausseerland - Pferdefreunde Zloam

An idyllic horse paradise in the middle of the Ausseerland.
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Naturteichanlage in Unterlamm | © Hannes Wagner
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Natural pond area with Celtic tree circle path

Search and find your personal tree of life.
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Slow train ride on the Hollhaus slow train | © Berggasthof Hollhaus
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Tauplitzalm slow train ride

On offer are slow train panoramic rides over the high plateau of the Tauplitzalm.
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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