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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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Heimatmuseum
  • Mautern in der Steiermark

Heimatmuseum "Troadkastn"

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Karl-Wirt_Inn_Eastern Styria | © Gasthaus Karl-Wirt
  • St. Kathrein am Offenegg

Recreational facility Karl Wirt

In the leisure facility at the Gasthaus Karl-Wirt there is a lot to experience, especially for the little guests! It...
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Das 5-Sterne Insektenhotel | © Saskia Pock
  • Unterlamm

Insect hotel

The new 5-star insect hotel will be home to a variety of insects (butterflies, bees, beetles, grasshoppers...) as well...
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hARTberg walk_Treazy & Sydney_4_Oststeiermark | © Sydney & Treazy
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  • Hartberg

hARTberg walk - TREAZY & SYDNEY

Experience unique spray art in the East Styrian town of Hartberg!
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  • Pinggau

Styrian Wexl Trails

Tour options via the Schwaigen and sweeping descents!
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Freibad Bad Gleichenberg | © Gemeinde Bad Gleichenberg
  • Bad Gleichenberg

Freibad Bad Gleichenberg

The well-maintained outdoor pool in Bad Gleichenberg promises plenty of swimming fun for the whole family on warm sunny...
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ABC Park_Attachment_Eatsern Styria | © Tourismusverband Oststeiermark
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  • St. Johann i. d. Haide

ABC Park St. Johann in der Haide

Education for everyone - Discover the alphabet artistically
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Display Mine_In the Studs_Eastern Styria_Raith | © Tourismusverband Oststeiermark
  • Passail

Silver Show Mine Arzberg

The only still passable silver mine in the Grazer Bergland is the ideal destination - especially in bad weather! The...
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LandhausWilhelmer-Kegelbahnen-Murtal | © Landhaus Wilhelmer
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  • Fohnsdorf

Freizeitangebot-Landhaus Wilhelmer

Make active use of the sports on offer at Landhaus Wilhelmer or unwind and escape from everyday life!
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ice rink Koglhof_whole facility_Eastern Styria | © ESV Koglhof
  • Birkfeld

Ice-skating rink Koglhof

Ice skating in the southernmost part of the municipality of Birkfeld.
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Kinderspielplatz Loser Panoramastraße | © TVB Ausseerland-Salzkammergut | Tom Lamm
  • Altaussee

Children playground Loser Panoramastraße

The Loser Panoramastraße children's playground is not only the highest playground in Ausseerland, but also the one...
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Energy adventure pool Weiz_Springboard_Eastern Styria | © Tourismusverband Oststeiermark
  • Weiz

Energy adventure pool

The adventure pool in Weiz is a popular destination on hot summer days.
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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?

Insider's tips

Exciting excursions with the whole family