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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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Waschlrad | © Holzwelt Murau
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  • Ranten

Washing wheel

A historical remnant is the Waschlrad on the Rantenbach. A sawmill was operated here for a long time.
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Bunte Zugsgarnitur dampft durch das Schilcherland | © Karl-Heinz Ferk
  • Stainz

Der Stainzer Flascherlzug

Enjoy a nostalgic train ride through the Schilcher-Kernöl-Land with the legendary Stainzer Flascherlzug from Stainz to...
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Selfie auf der Kreuzkogelwarte | © Stephan Friesinger
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  • Leibnitz

Kreuzkogelwarte

The Kreuzkogelwarte on the Kogelberg in Kaindorf near Leibnitz, offers a beautiful view. The panoramic view extends...
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Rottenmanner Teicj | © strength photography rene hochegger
  • Ranten

Fishing at the Rottenmann Teich

You can imagine the Rottenmanner pond as a true fishing and recreational paradise, where carp (up to 10 kg), amur,...
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Rieseralm-Ansicht1-Murtal-Steiermark | © Anita Fössl
  • Obdach

Familienskigebiet Rieseralm

The Rieseralm hiking and family skiing area on the Zirbitzkogel!
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Motorway rest stop Arnwiesen_House_Eastern Styria | © Tourismusverband Oststeiermark
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  • Gleisdorf

Autobahnraststätte Arnwiesen

The Arnwiesen motorway service area was built according to plans by Karl Hodina and is also accessible from the main...
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LandhausWilhelmer-Kegelbahnen-Murtal | © Landhaus Wilhelmer
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  • Fohnsdorf

Freizeitangebot-Landhaus Wilhelmer

Make active use of the sports on offer at Landhaus Wilhelmer or unwind and escape from everyday life!
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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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  • Grimming-Donnersbachtal

Kids treasure hunt

The Krispini-Riddle
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Kinderspielplatz Freizeitzentrum Gößl | © TVB Ausseerland - Salzkammergut/Loitzl
  • Grundlsee

Children's playground leisure center Gößl

At the leisure center Grundlsee directly at the lake there is a wonderful playground with a beautiful view.
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  • Bad Waltersdorf

Carriage rides & horseback rides Bad Waltersdorf

Attention horse lovers! Explore the 2-Thermenregion Bad Waltersdorf on horseback on a guided ride or on a cosy carriage...
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IMG_6495 | © Bernd Resch | Kernölpresse Resch Bernd
  • Leutschach an der Weinstraße

Kernölpresse Resch

The Resch pumpkin seed oil press is already run as a family business in the 5th generation. Here you have the...
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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