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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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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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  • St. Peter Kbg.

Outdoor pool St. Peter am Kammersberg

Need to cool off? Then head to the outdoor pool in St. Peter am Kammersberg, where everyone gets their money's worth....
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  • Hartberg

hARTberg walk - Hunde

Experience unique spray art in the East Styrian town of Hartberg!
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TopsiKegelbahnen-Außenansicht1-Murtal-Steiermark | © Jürgen Karner
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  • Judenburg

Topsi Bowling Alley

The perfect destination for young and old
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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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  • St. Veit in der Südsteiermark

Steiraöl

Since 1972 we have been cultivating the Styrian oil pumpkin on our fields as an agricultural enterprise. Southern...
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  • Ramsau am Dachstein

Ramsau Beach

The amusement park "Ramsau Beach" has gradually been transformed into an island of well-being. Here everyone can enjoy...
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Rauchkuchl
  • Oberwölz-Lachtal

Heimatmuseum Oberwölz

Heimatmuseum Oberwölz - on the trail of bygone times The city museum is located in the medieval Schötteltor complex...
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  • St. Veit in der Südsteiermark

Steirerlama

Steirerlama's guided lama hikes combine fun and adventure with experiencing nature and getting close to these majestic...
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  • Kapfenstein

Die Schlösserstraße - Castle Road

Get to know the most beautiful and impressive castles and palaces of Styria, Burgenland, Slovenia and Northern Croatia...
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  • Feistritztal

Garden Castle Herberstein

In the imposing castle grounds and the magnificently landscaped gardens, you can immerse yourself in a bygone era. The...
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Schmiede Noreia
  • Mühlen

Historische Schmiede Noreia

Fancy a personal vacation souvenir? Then you are in the right place.
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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