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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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Blick auf den Generationenpark Heimschuh | © Gemeinde Heimschuh
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  • Heimschuh

Generationenpark Heimschuh

In the middle of the nature park Südsteiermark - surrounded by a charming wine and hilly landscape, the community...
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  • St. Nikolai im Sausal

ALPAKAreich Zöhrer

We and our animals look forward to enjoying a walk with you on the Nikolaiberg on quiet paths with a beautiful view. It...
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Krippenmuseum

The museum takes visitors into a world where the miracle of Christ's birth is made visible. Wrapped in the scent of...
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  • Wenigzell

Joglland alpacas

The Kerschbaumer family is home to the Joglland Alpacas in Wenigzell.
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 Alpine Garden, Bad Aussee, Lady's Shoe | © Anna Steiner
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Bad Aussee Alpine Garden and Dragonfly Trail

Take your time to enjoy the oldest alpine garden in Styria.
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Narzissendorf Zloam, Grundlsee, Natureislaufplatz
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The Sportarena Zloam - Sports - Games and sports equipment rental

When the weather is suitable, the Zloam tennis court becomes a natural ice paradise on 1600 m2.
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Lake Putterer

Warmest alpine moor lake in Styria.
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Skigebiet Modriach - Winkel

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Badesee Weißenbach

In the southern part of the Weißenbach bei Liezen municipality, with a beautiful view of the Weißenbacher Wände,...
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Universalmuseum Joanneum - Landwirtschaftsmuseum Schloss Stainz

The past, present and future of rural work are presented in an exciting way based on historical objects and current...
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Outdoorpool Grafendorf bei Hartberg

The family-friendly outdoor pool is an experience for all generations.
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Skiregion Hohentauern

Ski Hohentauern - directly at the hotel and vacation homes - nothing like out into the winter fun! "Small but nice"...
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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