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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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Spannende Einblicke in die Natur | © Naturpark Zirbitzkogel-Grebenzen
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  • Neumarkt in der Steiermark

Nature reading hike through the Zirbitzkogel-Grebenzen Nature Park

Observe, breathe in, listen to nature and perceive it with all your senses. Trees, flowers, clouds, streams - they all...
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Furtner Teich | © Naturpark Zirbitzkogel-Grebenzen
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  • Neumarkt in der Steiermark

Furtner Teich

The Furtnerteich is not only a bathing and fishing paradise with beautifully manicured lawns and boat rentals, but also...
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  • Gröbminger Land

Zipline Stoderzinken

Live your dream of flying!
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Granitzenbach-Schaumühle-Ansicht-Murtal-Steiermark | © Erlebnisregion Murtal
  • Obdach

Naturdenkmal Granitzenbach und Schaumühle

The Granitzenbach is a natural monument in the Zirbenland. With the many stations on the themed trail, it invites you...
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Aussichtsturm 7 Kirchen-Blick | © Verband der Naturparke Österreich
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  • Neumarkt in der Steiermark

Seven churches lookout tower

Close to the 'Buschenschenke Zeischgl' in Mitterberg is this 14 metre high tower which affords a fantastic view of the...
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Erdefunkstelle Aflenz
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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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Sternwarte von oben | © Astroteam Mariazellerland
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Volkssternwarte Mariazell

Mariazell is famous as a place of pilgrimage and for the beautiful nature of the Mariazell region. But for all those...
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MariaLoretto-Kirche3-Murtal-Steiermark | © Eberhard
  • Gaal

Maria Loretto

The alpine chapel "Maria Loretto" is one of the most popular mountain chapels, since in summer it can be easily...
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Lahngangsee im Herbst | © TVB Ausseerland Salzkammergut_Karl Steinegger
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  • Grundlsee

Fishing at the Lahngangsee

A very special experience for fishermen and their families.
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outdoor pool Strallegg_view_Eastern Styria | © Freibad Strallegg
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  • Strallegg

Outdoor pool Strallegg

The outdoor swimming pool in Strallegg is part of the Joglland sports and leisure arena.
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Almenland_Teichalm lake_Eastern Styria  | © Naturpark Almenland
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  • Fladnitz an der Teichalm

Nature Park Almenland

What a country, the Almenland Nature Park! Lush green meadows and dark green forests above gentle alpine pastures. In...
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Kraftplatz | ©  Fa. Lowa -Herbert Raffalt.
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  • Krakau

Kraftplätze in der Krakau

Discover the places with special quality and recharge your batteries. Varied landscapes with colorful meadows, light...
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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