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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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Krennmühle Schild | © Elke Elisabeth Muster
  • Leutschach an der Weinstraße

Krennmühle Leutschach

The historic horseradish mill has been owned by the Muster family since 1874 and is currently operated as a wage and...
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  • Fischbach

Natural swimming pond Fischbach

The natural swimming pond in Fischbach is perfect for a refreshing dip on warm summer days!
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Schloss Feistritz | © Rene Hochegger
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Schloss Feistritz

The castle is located east of the village of Feistritz and was mentioned in a document as early as 1343 as Haus...
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view of the castle Kornberg
  • Riegersburg

Kornberg Castle

The Renaissance castle Kornberg with its wild romantic castle courtyard is very popular as an excursion destination and...
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Fruit Farm Retter_Pöllau_Eastern Styria | © Helmut Schweighofer
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  • Pöllau

Fruit farm Retter, Superfruit experience manufactory

Your organic fruit farm in the Nature Park Pöllau Valley in Styria.
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Hauserersee
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  • St. Georgen am Kreischberg

Hauserersee

A scenic circular trail with the pearl of the region, the Hauserersee. This shady tour is especially suitable for hot...
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  • St. Ruprecht an der Raab

River bath St. Ruprecht/Raab

In St. Ruprecht an der Raab, the oldest river pool in Styria invites you to linger with a family adventure pool. The...
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  • Fladnitz an der Teichalm

AlmErlebnispark Teichalm

Climbing and exercise fun for adults and children on the Teichalm! Experience an active day in the alpine adventure...
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  • Mariazell

Minigolfplatz Mariazell

Entertaining hours at the mini golf course await you!
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  • Neuberg an der Mürz

Erlebnisweg klimawandeln

The future of biodiversity in the Naturpark Mürzer OberlandThe adventure trail "Erlebnisweg klimawandeln" is Austria's...
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  • Haus im Ennstal-Aich-Gössenberg

Climbing Tower in Aich

9 m high climbing tower in Aich with 12 routes and levels of difficulty from 4 to 7. Use only permitted with climbing...
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  • Naturpark Sölktäler

High Rope Course and Climbing Hall

Nature Park Sölktäler
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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