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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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WilderWegesrand-Pusterwald-Murtal-Steiermark | © Gemeinde Pusterwald
  • Pusterwald

Kräuterwanderung - Wilder Wegesrand

Walk next to many different native herbs
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  • Murau

Murli Express

A special highlight for our children - fun ride on the Murli Express through the old town of Murau!
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  • Leoben

Stift Göss

Göss Abbey is the oldest monastery in Styria with architectural and artistic treasures.
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Playworld-Außenansicht-Murtal-Steiermark | © Playworld Spielberg
  • Spielberg

Playworld Spielberg

Austria's largest family indoor leisure park with fun and games in the KIDS AREA, JUMP AREA with Ninja course,...
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  • Mühlen

Swimming lake Mühlen

Into the cool water... An insider tip for swimmers, anglers, nature enthusiasts, families and for camping friends is...
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  • Ratten

Recreationallake Ratten

The swimming lake is a few minutes' walk from the center of Ratten and invites you to relax and have fun.
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  • Riegersburg

The small world of large castles

The castle show, housed in the historic building of the Meierhof zu Kornberg Castle, lets you immerse yourself in a...
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Fütterung | © Alpakareich Zöhrer
  • St. Nikolai im Sausal

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We and our animals look forward to enjoying a walk with you on the Nikolaiberg on quiet paths with a beautiful view. It...
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Murturm aus der Nähe
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  • Mureck

Murturm

It is a paradisiacal spot of nature that opens up in the eye of the visitor on the 28 meter high Murturm in the...
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  • Graz

Eggenberg Palace

Universalmuseum Joanneum The universe is in Graz! It’s no joke, but rather a wonderful example of harmonious...
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Schloffer_Eastern Styria | © Steirische Apfelstraße
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  • Anger

Listening pleasure lounger at Schloffer's apple pavilion

Enjoy not only the view, but also the entertaining stories with which Puch storyteller Marion Wiesler will whisk you...
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Blick in die Wasserlochklamm | © Stefan Leitner
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Palfauer Wasserlochklamm

Wasserklochklamm GorgeNear Palfau you can find the Wasserloch Mystery. Go on a hike through the gorge with its...
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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