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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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  • Graz

Clock Tower

But something isn’t quite right here. What is odd about the face of the clock tower of Graz? A faulty city emblem? No...
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  • Gnas

Freibad Gnas

In an idyllic location in Burgfried at the entrance to the village coming from Bad Gleichenberg, the swimming pool is...
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  • Pöllau

NaturKRAFTpark

An educational trail for your senses to hone your perception. It helps you, to get in touch with your 5 senses and to...
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  • Rettenegg

Indoorpool Rettenegg

The indoor swimming pool in Rettenegg offers fun and action for young and old!
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  • Lassing

Burg Strechau

If Strechau Castle were a knight, it would sit right next to the king at the round table. The second largest castle in...
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  • St. Anna/Aigen

Stradner Kogel

The Stradner Kogel is with 609 m the highest elevation in the southeast Styrian hill country. The plateau offers a...
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  • St. Anna/Aigen

Aussichtswarte Frutten-Gießelsdorf

The 40 meter high red tower is located at 479 meters above sea level and rewards after climbing 180 steps with a...
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  • Fürstenfeld

Guided tours of the Fürstenfeld Fortress Trail

Embark on an exciting journey into the past - discover the former fortress town of Fürstenfeld on the fortress path.
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  • Obdach

Familienskigebiet Rieseralm

The Rieseralm hiking and family skiing area on the Zirbitzkogel!
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  • Stadl-Predlitz-Turrach

Fun Mountain

The wide range of entertainment on offer on the slopes causes jubilation among younger guests and gives Turracher Höhe...
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  • St. Ruprecht an der Raab

viewing tower Kleeberg

The biodiversity wall at the headquarters of the association “NEDI – Art and Culture in Nature” is an invitation...
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  • Leoben

ASIA SPA Pools, Relax & Sauna

The spa with the Asian touch - this is how to enjoy Leoben.
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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