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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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  • 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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Das 5-Sterne Insektenhotel | © Saskia Pock
  • Unterlamm

Insect hotel

The new 5-star insect hotel will be home to a variety of insects (butterflies, bees, beetles, grasshoppers...) as well...
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Naturschwimmbad Jagerberg 1 | © Marktgemeinde Jagerberg
  • Jagerberg

Naturschwimmbad Jagerberg

A natural swimming pool in Jagerberg that fits harmoniously into the landscape, with two beach volleyball courts,...
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  • Wies

Hohlkogel - Hohlfelsen

Along the path, which at the beginning leads through a spectacular stone cave, information boards provide information...
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hARTberg walk_The Green Whispering_Oststeiermark | © Rabbit Eye Movement
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  • Hartberg

hARTberg walk - The Green Whispering

Experience unique spray art in the East Styrian town of Hartberg!
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  • Mühlen

Historische Schmiede Noreia

Fancy a personal vacation souvenir? Then you are in the right place.
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Karl-Wirt_Inn_Eastern Styria | © Gasthaus Karl-Wirt
  • St. Kathrein am Offenegg

Recreational facility Karl Wirt

9 great bouncy castles offer everything that makes a child's heart beat faster. Jumping, sliding, climbing, it's all...
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Schloss Stainz - Richtung Jakob-Rosolenz-Stiege | © Lupi Spuma
  • Stainz

Universalmuseum Joanneum - Erzherzog Johann Museum Schloss Stainz

The museum with many original objects is entirely dedicated to the eventful life of Archduke Johann.
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Heimat.Museum im Tabor Feldbach | © Heimat.Museum im Tabor
  • Feldbach

Heimat.Museum im Tabor in Feldbach

The Museum of Local History in Tabor is also affectionately called a small universal museum.
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  • Lassing

Burg Strechau

If Strechau Castle were a knight, it would sit right next to the king at the round table. The second largest castle in...
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Austtellung Hamug Museum | © Lisi Maier
  • Großklein

Hallstattzeitliches Museum & Gehöft Burgstallkogel

Feel the world of the Hallstatt period! Immerse yourself in the history of our ancestors: Walk in the footsteps of the...
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familyskimountain_children_Eastern Styria | © Familienschiberg St. Jakob im Walde
  • St. Jakob im Walde

Familyskimountain St. Jakob imm Walde

Fun in the snow at the "Familienschiberg St. Jakob im Walde"
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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