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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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Getreidemühle | © Holzwelt Murau
  • St. Georgen am Kreischberg

Getreidemühle St. Ruprecht

The grain mill is located in St. Ruprecht in the immediate vicinity of the wood museum. "From Grain to Flour" The...
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Kranzelbinder
  • Stadl-Predlitz-Turrach

Mythos Edelstein Kranzelbinder Turracher Höhe

300 m from the "Nocky Flitzer", you can experience Austria's largest gemstone and jewellery world.
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  • Wagna

Kletterpark Bildungshaus Retzhof

The climbing garden in the castle park at Retzhof Castle is unique in Austria. The high ropes course with 28 platforms,...
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  • Graz

Joanneum Quarter

Universalmuseum Joanneum A paradise for culture vultures – the Joanneumsviertel in Graz. This large-scale cultural...
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Die erLEBZELTEREI mit Shop und Besichtigung | © Pirker GmbH Mariazell
  • Mariazell

erLEBZELTEREI Pirker

The traditional craft of Lebkuchen baking comes to life in a unique experience! Experience the traditional art of...
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World in hands_Metal ball_Eastern Styria | © Tourismusverband Oststeiermark
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  • Gleisdorf

Die Welt in unseren Händen

This metal art can be found in front of the Gleisdorf solar stadium.
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  • Bad Schwanberg

Kalachakra Kalapa Center - Garanas

The Dzokden Kalapa Center (formerly Kalachakra Kalapa Center) is located at an altitude of 1,000 meters in the...
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  • Oberwölz-Lachtal

Trialpark Oberwölz

Trial experience means: Learning to overcome obstacles off-road and in life. Developing body control, safety and...
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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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Garden castle_air_view_Eastern Styria | © Gartenschloss Herberstein
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  • Feistritztal

Garden Castle Herberstein

In the imposing castle grounds and the magnificently landscaped gardens, you can immerse yourself in a bygone era. The...
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Rafting
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  • Stadl-Predlitz-Turrach

Rafting tour along the Mur

Here you will experience the highest water adventure in the Murau region! The care is given by state-certified boat...
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  • Gröbminger Land

Zipline Stoderzinken

Live your dream of flying!
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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