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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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Alpakafreunde Eibiswald | © Alpakahof Eibiswald
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Alpakahof Eibiswald

We invite you to leave your everyday life behind and enjoy for a moment the time on our farm with our alpaca herd and...
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  • Neuberg an der Mürz

Sieberwarte

The small wooden lookout tower over Neuberg an der Mürz stands almost unnoticed. Accessible with a short walk uphill,...
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Burgruine Hohenwang

The Hohenwang castle is a popular destination for the whole family all year round.
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  • Hartberg

hARTberg walk - Quake

Experience unique spray art in the East Styrian town of Hartberg!
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  • Rohrbach an der Lafnitz

Tigo Park Indoor playground

Indoor playground in Rohrbach an der Lafnitz
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  • Lobmingtal

Family outdoor swimming pool Kleinlobming

The heated outdoor pool is inviting - the beautiful green area and special features like our splash shower provide a...
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  • Leibnitz

Boulderhalle Leibnitz

Bouldering is climbing at jumping height, secured by a mat and possible alone. It's not about the height, but about...
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  • Miesenbach bei Birkfeld

Trailland Miesenbach

In the Trailland in Miesenbach you can expect cool trails for every age group. A lift shuttle makes the ascent easier.
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  • Gamlitz

Alpakas Knappenhof

Experience alpacas up close in southern Styria!
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  • Weißkirchen

Laikamhof - Alpakawanderungen

Get to know the cuddly alpacas and their friendly nature during a leisurely hike through the beautiful forest.
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  • Passail

Natura 2000 Raabklamm

The 17 km longest gorge in Austria offers hikers a unique experience of nature. The Natura 2000 Europe reserve enables...
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  • Gleisdorf

Kunst im Rückhaltebecken

The retention basin in Labuch, which was built in 2008/2009, received an artistic component with a bronze sculpture.
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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