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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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SillwegerAussichtswarte-Murtal-Steiermark | © Erlebnisregion Murtal
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  • Fohnsdorf

Sillweger Aussichtswarte

The Sillweg observation tower is easy to hike from Fohnsdorf and a wonderful place to linger and enjoy.
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Castle Trautenfels | © Daniela Casari
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  • Bad Mitterndorf

Trautenfels Castle, Universalmuseum Joanneum

The special exhibition Man, World and Thing. A Region's Story opens up a dialogue between regionally specific themes...
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Bike Area

The bike area on the Planai is available to all beginners. Whether 3 of the 99 years, the Bike Area lets you learn...
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Außenansicht Museum Murtal
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  • Judenburg

Museum Murtal

Discover the archaeology of the Murtal region!
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Golfclub Murau Kreischberg
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  • St. Georgen am Kreischberg

Golfclub Murau-Kreischberg

The 18-hole course between the beer town of Murau and the World Cup mountain is known for its attractive design. Of...
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Holzspiezeug aus Bad Gams | © Schilcherland Steiermark
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Holzwaren Berger

Lovingly produced wooden toys - natural, made from different types of wood, specially made for children.
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Schlossbad Burgau | © Sandra Brünner
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  • Burgau

Schlossbad Burgau

Right next to the castle in Burgau is the Schlossbad Burgau with a natural pond. Already a long period the lido in...
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Ski-Waldheimat Hauereck_lift_Eastern Styria | © SKi-Waldheimat Hauereck
  • St. Kathrein am Hauenstein

Ski - Waldheimat Hauereck

The Ski-Waldheimat Hauereck in St. Kathrein am Hauenstein is a snow-sure ski area for demanding winter sports...
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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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Wasserfall | © Naturpark Zirbitzkogel-Grebenzen
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  • Neumarkt in der Steiermark

Graggerschlucht und Kaskadenwasserfall

The "bionic island" is the starting point for a hike through the wildly romantic gorge "Graggerschlucht". There is a...
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Freibad | © Marktgemeindeamt Gnas
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Freibad Gnas

In an idyllic location in Burgfried at the entrance to the village coming from Bad Gleichenberg, the swimming pool is...
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Freizeitanlage St. Peter am Ottersbach

The market town of St. Peter am Ottersbach offers not only an appealing townscape but also a recreational facility that...
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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