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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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Swimming pool Pernegg_Pool_Eastern Styria | © Gemeinde Pernegg
  • Pernegg

Outdoor Pool Pernegg

The outdoor pool of the municipality of Pernegg an der Mur is located in the center of Kirchdorf. There is a heated...
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  • Landl

Steinkugelmühle

Stone & Co In the stone ball mill at the exit of the Nothklamm gorge, there is virtually always a stone at work -...
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  • Graz

Eggenberg Palace

Schlosspark & gardens The scenic park around Schloss Eggenberg palace offers so many different activities that...
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18-Loch Anlage | © Naturpark Zirbitzkogel-Grebenzen
  • 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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Wasserspielpaltz | © Region Murau / Sunk
  • St. Georgen am Kreischberg

Holz-Wasserspielplatz

The HolzWelt Murau is a popular family excursion destination and, above all, makes children's eyes shine with the wood...
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Minigolf | © Minigolfplatz Mariazell
  • Mariazell

Minigolfplatz Mariazell

Entertaining hours at the mini golf course await you!
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Oilmill Schellnegger_exterior view_Eastern Styria | © Ölmühle Schellnegger
  • Birkfeld

Oilmill Schellnegger

High quality oils are produced in the Schellnegger oil mill in Birkfeld.
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  • Oberwölz-Lachtal

Trialpark Oberwölz

Trial experience means: Learning to overcome obstacles off-road and in life. Developing body control, safety and...
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  • Stadl-Predlitz-Turrach

Fun Mountain

The wide range of entertainment on offer on the slopes causes jubilation among younger guests and gives Turracher Höhe...
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  • Hohentauern

Nature experience park "Keltenberg"

In the nature adventure park "Keltenberg" you can find mountain adventures of all kinds.
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  • Mautern in der Steiermark

Alpenbad Mautern

For a cool refreshment on hot summer days, the Alpenbad Mautern invites you. 
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  • Bad Mitterndorf

Boat Rental Salza Stausee

Experience the silence at the natural Salza reservoir.
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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