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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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BurgruineEppenstein-Ansicht-Murtal-Steiermark | © Erlebnisregion Murtal
  • Weißkirchen

Burgruine Eppenstein

Visit the well-maintained ruin, which is accessible via several walking and hiking trails.
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Selfie auf der Kreuzkogelwarte | © Stephan Friesinger
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  • Leibnitz

Kreuzkogelwarte

The Kreuzkogelwarte on the Kogelberg in Kaindorf near Leibnitz, offers a beautiful view. The panoramic view extends...
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  • Fürstenfeld

Fürstenfeld Airfield

How about a sightseeing flight? Discover in a motorized airplane how Eastern Styria and southern Burgenland are shown...
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  • Waldbach-Mönichwald

Ice-skating rink Mönichwald

Take advantage of the 7500m² pure natural ice surface for optimal winter fun, whether for young or old.
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Julia & Josef Zotter | © Zotter Erlebniswelt
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  • Riegersburg

Zotter chocolate

Snacking on chocolate endlessly! Visit Zotter and experience how chocolate is made. Over 500 different chocolates await...
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Time.Area_Shopping window_Eastern Styria | © Tourismusverband Oststeiermark
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  • Gleisdorf

Zeit.Raum

In May 2021, Martin Krusche and Monika Lafer started a collaboration in Gleisdorf's city center - and are using...
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  • Frauental an der Laßnitz

Minigolfanlage im Freibad "Aqua Fun"

Leisure pleasures at the minigolf course in the outdoor pool Aqua Fun.
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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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  • Lassing

Badesee Lassing

Holiday - here I am! It's summer, it's hot - how much would you give for a dip in the cool water and a fruity ice...
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  • Mariazell

Hubertussee

This romantically situated lake was created around the turn of the century by the Krupp family of industrialists. ...
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  • Eibiswald

3Eiben Kids Bike - Park

In the so-called "Bürgerwald", near the outskirts of Eibswald, the 3Eiben Kids Bike Park offers plenty of...
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  • St. Georgen ob Judenburg

Black Light Minigolf Indoor

A special experience in any weather. Whether young or old, the "Blacklight Minigolfworld" with its sensational...
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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