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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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  • Waldbach-Mönichwald

"Hochwechsellifte Mönichwald"

At the Hochwechsel lifts in Mönichwald, family-friendly lifts and slopes await you at the foot of the Hochwechsel in...
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  • Altaussee

With the sun over the Altaussee Lake - Boat Trip Altaussee

With the sun across Lake Altaussee - Austria's first solar boat!
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  • Weiz

Die Raabklamm

With a total length of around 17 kilometres, the Great and Small Raab Gorge form the longest gorge in Austria. The...
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  • Fohnsdorf

Padeltennis

The new trend sport - padel tennis - is also very popular in Murtal.
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  • Murau

Murtal Steam Train

In historic wagons, you travel through the Upper Mur Valley, along the green Mur, through picturesque mountain scenery,...
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  • Judenburg

Rodelbahn Winterleiten

Sledding is simply part of winter!
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  • Gamlitz

Minigolf Gamlitz

The mini golf course is located behind the municipal office! Fun and sport for YOUNG & OLD! Adults: € 5,- ...
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  • Kirchberg an der Raab

Seerosenbad Kirchberg an der Raab

A leisure center with an outdoor pool was created in Kirchberg an der Raab. The chemical-free bathing facility consists...
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  • Mühlen

Wandering fairy tale Hans in Luck

Join "Hans in luck" on his adventurous journey and learn what he has gone through at seven stops. A beautiful hiking...
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  • Graz

Clock Tower

But something isn’t quite right here. What is odd about the face of the clock tower of Graz? A faulty city emblem? No...
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  • Gröbminger Land

Miniature golf

Miniature golf - games and fun for all ages!
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  • Ramsau am Dachstein

Forest high ropes course Rittisberg

At a height of 2 to 15 meters different obstacles have to be overcome. Whether climbers move from tree to tree...
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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