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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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Freizeitteiche Seebach
  • Aflenz

Freizeitteiche Seebach

The Seebach leisure ponds, which are located right next to the Seebach campsite (summer and winter camping), are open...
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  • Halbenrain

Kräutergarten Schloss Halbenrain

It was created in 1988 following the decree of Charlemagne (Caitulare de villis).
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  • Mariazell

Wald8erbahn "Flylinas Hexenflug" auf der Mariazeller Bürgeralpe

Forest roller coaster "Flylinas Hexenflug": New spectacular flight experience over 350 meters
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Start des Wanderweges
  • Thörl

WasserWanderWunderWeg beim Bodenbauer

The walking circuit, which is suitable for prams, starts right in front of the Bodenbauer Alpine Hotel.
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  • Vorau

Ice-skating rink Schachen

All good things come in threes, including the ice rinks in Vorau.
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  • Puch bei Weiz

Listening pleasure lounger on the Singerberg

Here, near the Harl Chapel, you will find yourself in an idyllic, secluded spot, perfect for a picnic or a...
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  • Tieschen

Steintal Alpakas

Farm visit at the Steintal Alpaca farm,experience hour for children and parents!
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  • Fladnitz an der Teichalm

Horse and carriage ride Teichalm

Get to know the Almenland Nature Park while sitting comfortably on the horse-drawn carriage. The unforgettable journey...
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  • Hartberg

Ringwarte Hartberg

The view from the ring control room provides the most beautiful view of the Eastern Styrian hill country
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  • Bad Schwanberg

Kalachakra Kalapa Center - Garanas

The Dzokden Kalapa Center (formerly Kalachakra Kalapa Center) is located at an altitude of 1,000 meters in the...
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  • St. Peter Kbg.

Brechlhut

During crushing, the soft fibers of the dried flax are freed from the woody parts of the plant and then processed into...
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  • Hartberg

hARTberg walk - LAUREN YS

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