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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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Ice Rink Passail_Eastern Styria_Municipality | © Marktgemeinde Passail
  • Passail

Ice Rink Passail

The Passail ice rink is located after the Gasthaus Hulfeld (after the outdoor pool). The icy fun court offers around...
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Aussichtsturm 7 Kirchen-Blick | © Verband der Naturparke Österreich
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  • Neumarkt in der Steiermark

Seven churches lookout tower

Close to the 'Buschenschenke Zeischgl' in Mitterberg is this 14 metre high tower which affords a fantastic view of the...
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Frauenalpe Sommer
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  • Murau

Frauenalpe

The Frauenalpe is a diverse local recreation area all year round and is particularly popular with connoisseurs and...
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  • Weiz

Basilica at Weizberg

The baroque pilgrimage church towers imposingly at the highest point of the district capital Weiz. Even before Weiz was...
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  • Bad Mitterndorf

Barefoot Park Bad Mitterndorf

The barefoot park in Bad Mitterndorf consists of 17 stations, all with different materials.
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Generationenpark | © Gemeinde Bad Gleichenberg
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  • Bad Gleichenberg

Minigolfplatz

Fun and games right at Generations Playground!
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Alpaka Familien Ausflug Südsteiermark | © TV Schilcherland Steiermark
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  • Frauental an der Laßnitz

Alpakaranch Frauental

From hobby to passionI discovered my passion for alpacas in 2012. Alpacas have a calm and peaceful character. The calm...
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Freibad Fürstenfeld - Übersicht | © Tourismusverband Thermen- & Vulkanland
  • Fürstenfeld

Outdoor swimming pool Fürstenfeld

The outdoor pool Fürstenfeld is the largest pool in Austria and captivates with its incomparable ambience. 23,000 m²...
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Schlossbad Burgau | © Sandra Brünner
  • Burgau

Schlossbad Burgau

Right next to the castle in Burgau is the Schlossbad Burgau with a natural pond. Already a long period the lido in...
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Alpakas Bratschitz | © Alpakas Bratschitz
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  • Feldbach

Alpakas Bratschitz in Feldbach

Alpacas have found their home with the Bratschitz family in Oedt near Feldbach. You are very welcome to visit the...
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  • Leoben

Bowling Zenrum Leoben

Fun & games for the whole family with bowling, billiards and a cocktail & sports lounge.
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Leitner's Natur - Kreativ und Kunst Garten
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Leitner's nature - creative and art garden

Here, the immediate living space is designed ecologically! The magnificent "Leitner's Nature - Creative and Art Garden"...
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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