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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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familyskimountain_children_Eastern Styria | © Familienschiberg St. Jakob im Walde
  • St. Jakob im Walde

Familyskimountain St. Jakob imm Walde

Fun in the snow at the "Familienschiberg St. Jakob im Walde"
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Pferdekutschenfahrt
  • Neumarkt in der Steiermark

Horse-drawn carriage ride at the farm Moar in Graslupp

At the organic farm "Moar in Graslupp" in Zeutschach, between two and four people can experience a 1 to 1.5 hour...
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Naturbadeteich Oberhaag

It is a pleasure to relax in the shade of the trees or just let the sun caress you. Water, from time immemorial the...
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  • St. Lambrecht

Fishing at the Auerlingsee

The Auerlingsee is surrounded by a sense of mystery. Nestling in a delightful forest location, it is hidden away at the...
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Neuberg Minster and Abbey

Magnificent Gothic building and jewel of the upper Mürz Valley with an imposing hall church. The Gothic cloister, the...
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Ölmühle Kremsner

Located on the Sulm river and surrounded by steeply sloping vineyards, delicious oils are hand-crafted in this...
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  • Knittelfeld

Miniature golf Knittelfeld

The miniature golf course in Knittelfeld is a highlight for young and old.
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  • Feldbach

Gleichenberger Bahn - Dschungelexpress

The Gleichenberg Railway was opened in 1931 as an electric standard gauge railroad. Over a length of 21 km, it...
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  • Feldbach

Nostalgiewelt Posch

Experience the beginnings of technology and marvel at a wide variety of classic cars from the last 120 years, including...
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Ponyhof
  • Scheifling

Riding at the Ponyhof Schrattenberg

Riding fun for young and old!
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  • Geistthal-Södingberg

Södingberg outdoor pool

An idyllic location and a manageable water area are particularly popular with families with small children who are just...
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  • Hartberg

hARTberg walk - Tribute

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