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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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Outdoor pool Gasen_Pool_Eastern Styria | © Tourismusverband Oststeiermark
  • Gasen

Outdoor Pool Gasen

The municipality of Gasen's outdoor swimming pool is located in the center of the village. There is a heated outdoor...
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  • Admont

Nationalpark Pavillon Gstatterboden

The building, which was completed in 2005, is located in Gstatterboden, conveniently situated on the Ennstal federal...
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  • Waldbach-Mönichwald

"Hochwechsellifte Mönichwald"

At the Hochwechsel lifts in Mönichwald, family-friendly lifts and slopes await you at the foot of the Hochwechsel in...
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Mädchen mit Alpaka | © TV Murau, Tom Lamm
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  • St. Georgen am Kreischberg

alpakahaus.at Petting zoo

In the heart of Woody Park and myStyrian Alpaca Ranch is our petting zoo.
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TopsiKegelbahnen-Außenansicht1-Murtal-Steiermark | © Jürgen Karner
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  • Judenburg

Topsi Bowling Alley

The perfect destination for young and old
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  • Gröbminger Land

Guided pony hikes, Sulzbacher family

Safely guided on the back of a Haflinger or pony, enjoy the beautiful landscape of the Ennsboden, let yourself be...
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  • Lebring-St. Margarethen

Pumptrack Lebring

One of the most challenging pumptracks in Austria with one of the longest asphalt jumplines in Europe is located...
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  • Riegersburg

Riegersburg Bird of Prey Observatory

Flight demonstrations with the kings of the air - experience birds of prey up close!
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Elzer Roas_Eastern Styria | © Steirische Apfelstraße
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  • Puch bei Weiz

Listening pleasure lounger on the Elzer Roas

Here, where the "Biggest Apple" spans the road, you can enjoy a magnificent view of the Kulm, which was already settled...
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  • Stadl-Predlitz-Turrach

Montanmuseum Turrach

The small exhibition collection attempts to vividly present the mining history of this region. Among other things, the...
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Ice rink Falkenstein_ice sticks_Eastern Styria | © SSV Wenigzell
  • Fischbach

Ice-skating rink Falkenstein

Enjoy the high air with ice skating or stick shooting in Falkenstein.
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  • Hartberg

hARTberg walk - Saturno

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?

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Exciting excursions with the whole family