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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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  • Graz

Botanical Garden

The exotic architectural design of the Botanical Garden greenhouses provides ideal growing conditions for plants from...
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Heimatmuseum
  • Mautern in der Steiermark

Heimatmuseum "Troadkastn"

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  • Hohentauern

Mountain Adventure Golf

Get ready for a unique round of minigolf in a colorful world of adventure in Hohentauern!
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Turracher See
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  • Stadl-Predlitz-Turrach

Turracher See

When the skis are exchanged for hiking boots and the last snow gives way to the blossoming spring flowers, then the...
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  • Hartberg

hARTberg walk - SMITHE

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

Panoramaplattform auf der Aflenzer Bürgeralm

The panorama platform is located below the summit cross and can be reached in 5-10 minutes on foot from the mountain...
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  • Neuberg an der Mürz

Der Wald der Sinne

The themed trail is a place where a connection between people and nature is established actively and yet in a very...
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  • Fladnitz an der Teichalm

Wood-Sculpture-Path

On the newly designed wood sculpture path you will find great sculptures by the chainsaw carver Erich Haider-Harrer....
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Neue Aussichtswarte in Unterlamm | © Gemeinde Unterlamm | Margret Spörk
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  • Unterlamm

Lookout Unterlamm

New landmark with a far-reaching view in the municipality of Unterlamm
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  • Ramsau am Dachstein

Pony and Donkey Riding at the Schlapferhof

On our farm, children have the possibility to ride on ponies or donkeys. For our guests: In the summer there is a...
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  • Breitenau am Hochlantsch

Ice-Climbing Breitenau/H.

Climbing is very important in Breitenau am Hochlantsch: be it on the Franz Scheikl via ferrata or at the "Alice" ice...
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  • Feistritztal

Garden Castle Herberstein

In the imposing castle grounds and the magnificently landscaped gardens, you can immerse yourself in a bygone era. 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