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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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Alm Shop_Teichalm Lake_Eastern Styria | © Almladen Reisinger
  • Fladnitz an der Teichalm

Alm Shop & Pedal Boat renting Reisinger

Pedal boats and go-karts for children can be borrowed from the Reisinger Almladen. You can also buy small snacks and...
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Steinkugelmühle | © Stefan Leitner
  • Landl

Steinkugelmühle

Stone & Co In the stone ball mill at the exit of the Nothklamm gorge, there is virtually always a stone at work -...
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  • St. Peter Kbg.

Horse-drawn sleigh & carriage rides Putzenbacher

The Putzenbacher family will take you through the beautiful natural landscape in St. Peter am Kammersberg and show you...
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  • Eibiswald

Reservoir Soboth

The fjord-like mountain lake enchants with its picturesque appearance and pleasant water temperatures. Fed by two...
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Kinderspielplatz Freizeitzentrum Gößl | © TVB Ausseerland - Salzkammergut/Loitzl
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  • Grundlsee

Children's playground leisure center Gößl

At the leisure center Grundlsee directly at the lake there is a wonderful playground with a beautiful view.
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VitalBad Eisenerz - Illu | © VitalBad Eisenerz
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  • Eisenerz

VitalBad Eisenerz

Immerse yourself in a water world where you can forget the stress of everyday life.
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Schloss Murau | © Wolfgang Wieland
  • Murau

Castle Murau

The castle above Murau stands out as a landmark. Murau would not have become what it is today without the formative...
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Chapel_Building_Eastern Styria | © Tourismusverband Oststeiermark
  • Albersdorf Prebuch

Kapelle Prebuch

The special shape of the chapel was designed by Prof. Karl Hodina. Karl Hodina (1935–2017, Vienna) was an Austrian...
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Heiligengeist | © Ulrike Elsneg | Heiligengeistklamm
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  • Leutschach an der Weinstraße

Heiligengeistklamm

The Heiligengeistklamm in Leutschach a.d.W. leads from the Spitzmühle in Schloßberg to Sv. Duh na Ostrem Vrhu in...
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  • Hohentauern

Huge Scheibel lake

The Große Scheibelsee is a natural treasure in the Rottenmanner Tauern in Styria.
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  • Krakau

Mini golf course Guniwirt

This precision sport is suitable for both children and adults and is a great day out for the whole family. The small...
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Der Wilde Berg Spielpark
  • Mautern in der Steiermark

Der Wilde Berg Mautern

Wild times at the Wilde Berg with 300 alpine animals, a playground, children's barn and much more. If you would like to...
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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