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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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Trail Land Miesenbach_entry_East Styria | © Oststeiermark Tourismus
  • Miesenbach bei Birkfeld

Trailland Miesenbach

In the Trailland in Miesenbach you can expect cool trails for every age group. A lift shuttle makes the ascent easier.
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  • St. Ruprecht an der Raab

viewing tower Kleeberg

The biodiversity wall at the headquarters of the association “NEDI – Art and Culture in Nature” is an invitation...
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  • Öblarn-Niederöblarn

Ice skating

In Öblarn you will find an artificial ice rink directly opposite the new ÖHA.  Fun for young and old. The rink may...
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  • Leoben

ASIA SPA Pools, Relax & Sauna

The spa with the Asian touch - this is how to enjoy Leoben.
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  • Hartberg

hARTberg walk - TREAZY & SYDNEY

Experience unique spray art in the East Styrian town of Hartberg!
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Basilika im Frühling | © TV Hochsteiermark
  • Mariazell

Basilika Mariazell

The prominence of the region Mariazeller Land stems from the famous pilgrimage church Basilika Mariazell, which has...
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  • Tieschen

Steintal Alpakas

Farm visit at the Steintal Alpaca farm,experience hour for children and parents!
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  • Söchau

Herb, rose and witch garden Söchau

Unique, enchanting garden in Söchau with a great variety of plants!
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  • Grimming-Donnersbachtal

Natural swimming pool Pürgg

The natural swimming pool in Pürgg with its sun terrace is an ideal meeting place for young and old. The small natural...
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  • Kapfenberg

Castle Oberkapfenberg

Oberkapfenberg Castle likes to show its versatility. The castle houses a castle falconry, exhibition rooms and event...
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Kornock Bike Area
  • Stadl-Predlitz-Turrach

Kornockbahn Turracher Höhe

The Turracher Höhe cable cars have been among Austria's "Awarded Summer Cable Cars" since 2010 with their outstanding...
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  • Bad Loipersdorf

Mini golf course

Situated directly next to the Thermenstadl Heurigen.
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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