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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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Radbrücke | © TV- Thermen- & Vulkanland
  • Halbenrain

Radbrücke

We are located in the Natura 2000 area, which is the largest floodplain area in Austria after the Danube floodplains. ...
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  • Tauplitz

Tauplitz Swimming Pool

The 500 m² swimming pool has an average temperature of 24°C. There's a 13 meters long slide for children, and a...
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  • Wies

Hohlkogel - Hohlfelsen

Along the path, which at the beginning leads through a spectacular stone cave, information boards provide information...
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  • Bad Gleichenberg

Styrassic Park

Experience an exciting adventure for the whole family!
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Schlittenhunde | © Harald Tauderer
  • Trofaiach

Iron Road Siberians

Experience the true power of real sled dogs & their fascination
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  • Fürstenfeld

Outdoor swimming pool Fürstenfeld

The outdoor pool Fürstenfeld is the largest pool in Austria and captivates with its incomparable ambience. 23,000 m²...
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  • St. Ruprecht an der Raab

hohenkogl alpacas

At the foot of the Hohenkogl lies the small hobby farm, which is run with a lot of love and diligence and is a meeting...
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  • Gaishorn

Badesee Gaishorn

Where the soul takes a holiday The Gaishorn bathing lake is a place where it is easy to find peace and quiet. Even the...
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  • St. Veit in der Südsteiermark

Steirerlama

Steirerlama's guided lama hikes combine fun and adventure with experiencing nature and getting close to these majestic...
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Austtellung Hamug Museum | © Lisi Maier
  • Großklein

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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  • Krakau

Swimming lake Krakaudorf

The Krakaudorf bathing lake is a natural bathing lake and is located at around 1170 meters above sea level. For the hot...
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  • Pöllau

Archery course Gleisdorf

The archery course is in the Pöllauer Valley. A 3d course and a field course, not a compound. To make Tobisch's...
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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