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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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Stadt Leoben | © TV ERZBERG LEOBEN
  • Leoben

Stadtführung Leoben

Tour through the historic old town of Leoben.
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Freizeitzentrum Gössl, Grundlsee,Seeblick von Gößl | © Steinegger
  • Grundlsee

Leisure center Gößl

Located directly on the lake, with a magnificent view over the Grundlsee, is the leisure center in Gößl.
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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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  • Mariazell

Alex's Alpakaranch

Visit the alpaca ranch at Josefsberg and get to know these smart and sensitive animals.
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  • Oberwölz-Lachtal

Tauernwindpark

The Tauernwindpark supplies renewable energy from regional generation.
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  • Lebring-St. Margarethen

Pumptrack Lebring

One of the most challenging pumptracks in Austria with one of the longest asphalt jumplines in Europe is located...
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Höhlenerlebnis in Johnsbach | © Stefan Leitner
  • Admont

Odelsteinhöhle

Johnsbach and its cave As soon as the headlamps are on, the tour through the cave may begin. Add to that some good...
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  • Fladnitz an der Teichalm

Teichalm lake

The Teichalmsee is the heart of the Almenland Nature Park. This moor lake is located at 1,200m above sea level and is...
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  • Hartberg

hARTberg walk - Green Walk

Experience unique spray art in the East Styrian town of Hartberg!
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Cinderrella in the Theater Arena Thalberg | © Kulturverein "Die Thalburger"
  • Dechantskirchen

Thalburg Theater Arena

Outdoor theater for children and adults
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  • Bad Gleichenberg

Styrassic Park

Experience an exciting adventure for the whole family!
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  • Grimming-Donnersbachtal

Swimming pond in Irdning

Water, Art & Grimming.
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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