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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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  • Schladming-Rohrmoos-Pichl

Hopsiland Planai

The highest playground in Styria.
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  • Bruck an der Mur

Städtisches Freibad Bruck an der Mur

The municipal outdoor swimming pool in the city of Bruck an der Mur is certainly one of the most beautiful and largest...
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  • Eibiswald

Reservoir Soboth

The fjord-like mountain lake enchants with its picturesque appearance and pleasant water temperatures. Fed by two...
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  • St. Kathrein am Offenegg

Recreational facility Karl Wirt

In the leisure facility at the Gasthaus Karl-Wirt there is a lot to experience, especially for the little guests! It...
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  • Breitenau am Hochlantsch

Forest Park Hochreiter

Many adults appreciate the forest as a place of rest. Children want more action. With us, in the forest park Hochreiter...
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  • Krakau

Mini golf course Guniwirt

This precision sport is suitable for both children and adults and is a great day out for the whole family. The small...
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  • Neumarkt in der Steiermark

Minigolf Knappenwirt

Right next to the Gasthof Knappenwirt is the in-house 18-hole mini golf course!
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  • Hartberg

hARTberg walk - NYCHOS

Experience unique spray art in the East Styrian town of Hartberg!
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  • Mautern in der Steiermark

Alpenbad Mautern

For a cool refreshment on hot summer days, the Alpenbad Mautern invites you. 
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  • Altaussee

Toboggan Run Loser

From the 2024/25 winter season, all tobogganers will be able to ride in comfort on the NEW Loser panorama gondola to...
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  • Rohrbach an der Lafnitz

Mineralosolium in the G.E.R.A. Park

Take a deep breath at the Mineralosolium in G.E.R.A. Park.
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  • Oberhaag

Naturbadeteich Oberhaag

It is a pleasure to relax in the shade of the trees or just let the sun caress you. Water, from time immemorial the...
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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