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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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Nature world Styria_House_Eastern Styria  | © Naturwelten Steiermark
  • Pernegg

Nature worlds Styria

Education center, meeting point & nature experience... and that in the middle of the green heart of Austria:...
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  • St. Peter Kbg.

Horse-drawn sleigh & carriage rides Putzenbacher

The Putzenbacher family will take you through the beautiful natural landscape in St. Peter am Kammersberg and show you...
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  • St. Ruprecht an der Raab

Foucault pendulum

In the center of the village - right next to the park - is the Foucault pendulum. It is unique of its kind because it...
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Keltendorf am Badesee | © Naturpark Zirbitzkogel-Grebenzen
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  • Mühlen

Adventure mile by the lake

The sunny Mühlner Badesee is located at the foot of the Zirbitzkogel. A walk around the Mühlner Badesee promises fun...
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  • Gröbminger Land

Adventure Park Gröbming

Climbing at the biggest park in Austria
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  • Tauplitz

Tauplitz Swimming Pool

The 500 m² swimming pool has an average temperature of 24°C. There's a 13 meters long slide for children, and a...
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  • Halbenrain

Double TT Ranch

We offer pure western feeling to all riders!  
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Stadtralley Fürstenfeld - Hauptplatz | © Tourismusverband Thermen- Vulkanland
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  • Fürstenfeld

City rally for children

Hi! Nice that you are in Fürstenfeld! This city rally will help you get to know the city better. Explore 13 downtown...
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  • Altaussee

Loser Panoramic Road Altaussee

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  • St. Ruprecht an der Raab

Bee trail

What is the Queen's job? How much honey does a bee colony produce per year? What does a bee's resume and home look...
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World in hands_Metal ball_Eastern Styria | © Tourismusverband Oststeiermark
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  • Gleisdorf

Mahnmal Rathaus Gleisdorf

The first initiative to erect a memorial came from Wolfgang Seereiter in 2005, “The Future Needs Remembrance...
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  • Liezen

Badesee Weißenbach

In the southern part of the Weißenbach bei Liezen municipality, with a beautiful view of the Weißenbacher Wände,...
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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