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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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Roman road_sign_Eastern Styria | © Tourismusverband Oststeiermark
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  • Gleisdorf

Roman road Gleisdorf

Römerweg - walk in the footsteps of the Romans. The Romans settled in Gleisdorf from the middle of the 1st to the...
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Mur Pur Bootsfahrten | © Karl Schober
  • Straß in Steiermark

Mur pur Bootsfahrten

During the adventure Mur pur, the idyllic and distinctive floodplain landscape of the Mur can be experienced from a...
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  • Ramsau am Dachstein

Pony and Donkey Riding at the Schlapferhof

On our farm, children have the possibility to ride on ponies or donkeys. For our guests: In the summer there is a...
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  • Gaal

VW-Käfermuseum

A vehicle that has moved millions and has now become a rarity on our roads. Experience the fascination of the...
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hARTberg walk_Hunde_Oststeiermark | © Tourismusverband Oststeiermark
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  • Hartberg

hARTberg walk - Hunde

Experience unique spray art in the East Styrian town of Hartberg!
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Alpinpark-Steinmühle-Murtal-Steiermark | © Manuela Machner
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Alpinpark Steinmühle

Climbing fun and high ropes action with no age limit. A unique adventure for everyone! Experience and discover the...
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Grebenzen-Höhen

Colorful, lush alpine meadows in the Zirbitzkogel-Grebenzen Nature Park!
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hARTberg walk_The Look_Oststeiermark | © Tourismusverband Oststeiermark
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  • Hartberg

hARTberg walk - The Look

Experience unique spray art in the East Styrian town of Hartberg!
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Naturteichanlage in Unterlamm | © Hannes Wagner
  • Unterlamm

Natural pond area with Celtic tree circle path

Search and find your personal tree of life.
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Mobility Park_Ballance_Eastern Styria | © Stadtgemeinde Gleisdorf_Tourismusverband Oststeiermark
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  • Gleisdorf

Mobility Park Gleisdorf

The “heart” of the leisure and exercise area in the Gleisdorf region is the new mobility park.
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Skilift Schneidhofer_skiing_Eastern Styria | © Tourismusverband Oststeiermark
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Skilift Schneidhofer in Fischbach

Up the mountain and owi with the skis! Ski in the nature of Joglland and enjoy the snow-covered landscape.
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Reiten Hammerschmied | © GH Hammerschmied
  • Ranten

Riding at the Schieferbauernhof

Horseback riding at the "Schiefer" is a must for all horse lovers. The slate farm is located right next to the church...
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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