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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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Kutsche-Jdbg-Murtal-Steiermark | © Katschnig
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Haflinger carriage rides Murtal (Fam.Katschnig/Gomm)

Haflinger carriage ride Murtal
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Outdoor adventure pool Birkfeld_attachment_Eastern Styria | © Gemeinde Birkfeld
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Outdoor adventure pool Birkfeld

Great bathing fun awaits you in the outdoor swimming pool in Birkfeld!
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Kürbiskernöl | © Franz Puntigam_2021
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Ölmühle Puntigam

As a family business with a long tradition, quality is our top priority.
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Etrachsee
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Etrachsee

A piece of paradise stretches out at 1,374 meters above sea level: The Etrachsee lies idyllically between the...
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1. Österreichisches Vulkanmuseum

Why "volcano country" at all? This question is explored in detail in Austria's first volcano museum.
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Spielplatz Bahnhofpark 1 | © Marktgemeinde Stainz
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Spielplatz beim Bahnhofpark Stainz

An attraction for children, parents and teenagers. A huge range of games in the area under the deciduous trees!
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Mühlen-Peter und seine Strutz-Mühle im Schilcherla | © Die Strutz-Mühle
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  • Wies

Die Strutz-Mühle

It is a unique mill that rattles on the rushing Schwarzbach: The Strutz mill in the heart of south-western Styria. From...
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Motocross Park | © EMX-Park
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  • Gleisdorf

Motocross-Park

The off-road experience for children and adults in Eastern Styria! We are the largest electric motocross park in...
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Ölmühle Kremsner | © Ölmühle Kremsner
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Ölmühle Kremsner

Located on the Sulm river and surrounded by steeply sloping vineyards, delicious oils are hand-crafted in this...
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Graf Kollonitsch-Haus

The core of the house dates from the second half of the 16th century and is therefore one of the oldest houses in town....
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Montanmuseum Turrach

The small exhibition collection attempts to vividly present the mining history of this region. Among other things, the...
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Biobadeteich Pöls-Oberkurzheim | © TV Pölstal
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Bio Swimming Lake Pöls-Oberkurzheim

The organic bathing pond is one of the largest in Austria.
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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