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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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Außenbecken der Parktherme Bad Radkersburg | © Parktherme Bad Radkersburg
  • Bad Radkersburg

Parktherme

The Parktherme Water Worlds are a unique spa experience that touches all the senses.
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  • Graz

FLIP LAB Graz

10 zones and 90+ trampolines on 2,000 m². Whether you are a trampoline beginner or a flip professional, fun and action...
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  • Passail

Almenland Beekeeping Kreiner

Immerse yourself in the world of bees At the Almenland apiary in Kreiner, a variety of products are made from honey,...
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  • Murau

Murtal Steam Train

In historic wagons, you travel through the Upper Mur Valley, along the green Mur, through picturesque mountain scenery,...
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  • Neumarkt in der Steiermark

Church ruins of St. Georgen

Behind a farm in St. Georgen, archeologists have unearthed the remains of St. George's Church, which burned down 200...
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  • St. Lambrecht

Riding at the Schilcherhof

The Schilcherhof in St. Blasen offers a comfortable home for 20 horses of various breeds. Whether you are a beginner or...
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  • Passail

Natura 2000 Raabklamm

The 17 km longest gorge in Austria offers hikers a unique experience of nature. The Natura 2000 Europe reserve enables...
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  • Graz

Hilmteich

Climbing, running or just eating and drinking well. What are your favourite activities? A romantic walk followed by a...
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  • Stubenberg

Stubenberg Lake

Leisure paradise Stubenbergsee
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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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  • Landl

Bathing lake Landl

In a place where Austria's temperature records are beaten year after year in summer, there must surely be a good place...
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Literaturpfad Unzmarkt

Hiking along the literature trail - discover the past and enjoy nature.
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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