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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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  • 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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  • Eibiswald

3Eiben Pumptrack Eibiswald

The new pump track next to the adventure pool in Eibiswald offers cycling fun for every generation.
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  • Neuberg an der Mürz

Imkerei Scheifinger

Visit to the beekeeper The annual cycle and the production of honey and honey products are explained and...
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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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  • Neumarkt in der Steiermark

Graggerschlucht und Kaskadenwasserfall

The "bionic island" is the starting point for a hike through the wildly romantic gorge "Graggerschlucht". There is a...
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  • Neumarkt in der Steiermark

Golfclub Grebenzen

Golfclub Grebenzen - The special experience.
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  • Breitenau am Hochlantsch

Franz-Scheikl-Climbing Trail

The Franz Scheikl Climbing Trail is a trail created and maintained by the Naturfreunde Breitenau under the...
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  • St. Ruprecht an der Raab

Foucault pendulum

In the center of the village - right next to the park - is the Foucault pendulum. It is unique of its kind because it...
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  • Riegersburg

Riegersburg lakeside resort

At the foot of the Riegersburg, a generously designed lakeside bath invites you to refreshment and relaxation. You will...
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Mini golf course

Situated directly next to the Thermenstadl Heurigen.
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Freibad Tieschen

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Naturschwimmbad Jagerberg

A natural swimming pool in Jagerberg that fits harmoniously into the landscape, with two beach volleyball courts,...
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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