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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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Vulkanland-Aussichtswarte Frutten-Gießelsdorf | © Andrea Pock
  • St. Anna/Aigen

Aussichtswarte Frutten-Gießelsdorf

The 40 meter high red tower is located at 479 meters above sea level and rewards after climbing 180 steps with a...
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  • Feldbach

Imkerei und Bauernladen Rauch

Honey makes life sweet! Experience diversity of varieties in the farm store: Forest, chestnut, lime blossom, flower,...
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  • Bad Radkersburg

UNESCO-Biosphärenpark unteres Murtal

Sustainable recreation in the world's first 5-country biosphere park.
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  • Aflenz

Erdefunkstelle Aflenz

The Aflenz earth station is the only ground satellite system in Austria and was put into operation on May 30, 1980.
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  • Heimschuh

Generationenpark Heimschuh

In the middle of the nature park Südsteiermark - surrounded by a charming wine and hilly landscape, the community...
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  • Schladming-Rohrmoos-Pichl

Ice rink Schladming

A 200 meter long skating rink + extra loop are waiting for you!
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  • Kirchbach-Zerlach

Tatanka Bisonzucht

The North American bison was nearly wiped out by American settlers in the past....
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  • Breitenau am Hochlantsch

Franz-Scheikl-Climbing Trail

The Franz Scheikl Climbing Trail is a trail created and maintained by the Naturfreunde Breitenau under the...
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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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  • St. Kathrein am Hauenstein

"Kraftspendebad" St. Kathrein am Hauenstein

Pure nature with everything that goes with it - the outdoor swimming pool in St. Kathrein am Hauenstein!
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  • Grundlsee

Boat rental Allerlei

Directly on the beach in Gössl, next to the restaurant Rostigen Anker is the boat rental. A warm welcome!
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  • Hartberg

hARTberg walk - Beaty and the Beast

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