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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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Alpakafreunde Eibiswald | © Alpakahof Eibiswald
  • Eibiswald

Alpakahof Eibiswald

We invite you to leave your everyday life behind and enjoy for a moment the time on our farm with our alpaca herd and...
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Biobadeteich Pöls-Oberkurzheim | © TV Pölstal
  • Pöls-Oberkurzheim

Bio Swimming Lake Pöls-Oberkurzheim

The organic bathing pond is one of the largest in Austria.
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Basilica Weizberg_Bird's Eye View_Eastern Styria | ©  Werner Steinkellner
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  • Weiz

Basilica at Weizberg

The baroque pilgrimage church towers imposingly at the highest point of the district capital Weiz. Even before Weiz was...
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Beachvolleyballplätze Hörbing | © Schilcherland Steiermark
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  • Deutschlandsberg

Beachvolleyballplätze Hörbinger Sportplatz

2 beach volleyball courts on the Sports field Hörbing
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Raab Kanutouren - Weites Land Abenteuerclub | © Verein Weites Land Abenteuerclub
  • Markt Hartmannsdorf

Raab Kanutouren - Weites Land Abenteuerclub

Added value in every respect: recreation, experience, experience. Together in community and good regional food on the...
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  • Öblarn-Niederöblarn

Ice skating

In Öblarn you will find an artificial ice rink directly opposite the new ÖHA.  Fun for young and old. The rink may...
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Horse farm_Carriage_Eastern Styria  | © Pferdebetrieb Hrovat
  • Fladnitz an der Teichalm

Horse and carriage ride Teichalm

Get to know the Almenland Nature Park while sitting comfortably on the horse-drawn carriage. The unforgettable journey...
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Doppelsesselbahn Aflenz Bürgeralm
  • Aflenz

Sommerbahn Aflenz Bürgeralm

From May to the end of October, the Bürgeralm is a popular destination for hikers, nature lovers, families, mountain...
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  • Grimming-Donnersbachtal

Kids treasure hunt

The Krispini-Riddle
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Ölmühle Hamlitsch | © Ölmühle Hamlitsch
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  • Deutschlandsberg

Hamlitsch oil mill

Experience the exciting journey from pumpkin seed to pumpkin seed oil and enjoy the variety of flavors of our products...
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Das "Biberwasser" | © Mariazeller Bürgeralpe | Rudy Dellinger
  • Mariazell

Wasserspielpark "Biberwasser" auf der Mariazeller Bürgeralpe

Beaver Water - discover the play world of our mascot Beaver Basti
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Stadt Leoben | © TV ERZBERG LEOBEN
  • Leoben

Stadtführung Leoben

Tour through the historic old town of Leoben.
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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