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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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Größtes Feuerwehrauto | © TVB Thermen- & Vulkanland
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  • Bad Gleichenberg

Fire engine and letterbox

Get to know the variety of Bairisch Kölldorf. Visit the "biggest fire brigade car in the world". This unique property...
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Holzspiezeug aus Bad Gams | © Schilcherland Steiermark
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Holzwaren Berger

Lovingly produced wooden toys - natural, made from different types of wood, specially made for children.
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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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Ice skating at the recreational lake_icestick_Eastern Styria | © Seegasthof Breineder
  • Waldbach-Mönichwald

Ice-skating rink Mönichwald

Take advantage of the 7500m² pure natural ice surface for optimal winter fun, whether for young or old.
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  • Grimming-Donnersbachtal

Wild bee farm

Buzz, buzz, buzz
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Schloffer_Eastern Styria | © Steirische Apfelstraße
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Listening pleasure lounger at Schloffer's apple pavilion

Enjoy not only the view, but also the entertaining stories with which Puch storyteller Marion Wiesler will whisk you...
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  • Gamlitz

Motorikpark Gamlitz und Landschaftsteiche

The motorikpark®  built around the Gamlitz landscape ponds is the largest of its kind in Europe with its 41 stations...
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Moaralm-Hohentauern-Murtal-Steiermark | © Erlebnisregion Murtal
  • Hohentauern

2nd Heavenly Place

The 2nd Heavenly Place is located at the the Moaralm
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  • Graz

FLIP LAB Graz

10 zones and 90+ trampolines on 2,000 m². Whether you are a trampoline beginner or a flip professional, fun and action...
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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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Festungsweg -  Führer | © Tourismusverband Thermen- Vulkanland
  • 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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Salzofenhöhle, Grundlsee, Aussicht | © TVB Ennstal-Ausseerland_Guggenberger
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  • Grundlsee

Salzofen cave

In the rock face on the way from Grundlsee/Gößl to Wildgössl is the salt kiln cave.
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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