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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.

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Schloss Kornberg | © Schloss Kornberg
  • Kapfenstein

Die Schlösserstraße - Castle Road

Get to know the most beautiful and impressive castles and palaces of Styria, Burgenland, Slovenia and Northern Croatia...
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  • Vordernberg

Erzbergbahn

Opened in September 1891 as a rack railroad and operated as such with steam locomotives until 1978, the Erzbergbahn is...
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  • Hartberg

hARTberg walk - Funk Vogel Hartberg

Experience unique spray art in the East Styrian town of Hartberg!
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  • Puch bei Weiz

Listening pleasure lounger on the Singerberg

Here, near the Harl Chapel, you will find yourself in an idyllic, secluded spot, perfect for a picnic or a...
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  • Scheifling

Animal park and adventure farm

Visiting the zoo, you will meet many exotic animals from all over the world! Emus, nandus, Benett kangaroos, various...
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  • Tauplitz

Tauplitz 4-seater-chairlift

The four seater chairlifts Tauplitz I and II (four kilometers long) take you from Tauplitz to the Tauplitzalm (1650...
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  • Obdach

Naturdenkmal Granitzenbach und Schaumühle

The Granitzenbach is a natural monument in the Zirbenland. With the many stations on the themed trail, it invites you...
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  • Fladnitz an der Teichalm

Horse and carriage ride Teichalm

Get to know the Almenland Nature Park while sitting comfortably on the horse-drawn carriage. The unforgettable journey...
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  • Neumarkt in der Steiermark

Minigolf Knappenwirt

Right next to the Gasthof Knappenwirt is the in-house 18-hole mini golf course!
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  • Kobenz

Recrational Area Zechner

The Zechner Teich in Kobenz is the right place to cool off quickly on hot days or to spend a wonderful day at the beach.
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  • Ratten

Rider´s paradise Ponyhof

A riding experience for the whole family, from beginners to advanced riders, awaits you at the Ponyhof riding paradise...
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  • Fürstenfeld

Playground Hauptplatz Fürstenfeld

Colorful children's playground in the middle of the city.
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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