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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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Energy adventure pool Weiz_Springboard_Eastern Styria | © Tourismusverband Oststeiermark
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  • Weiz

Energy adventure pool

The adventure pool in Weiz is a popular destination on hot summer days.
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VRCafe-Innenbereich-Murtal-Steiermark | © Hickster GmbH
  • Spielberg

VR Cafe Spielberg

The ultimate gaming experience - Are you ready for the new dimension of gaming?
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Community Encounter_Skulpture_Eastern Styria | © Tourismusverband Oststeiermark
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  • Gleisdorf

Skulptur "Gemeinschaft Begegnung"

The viewer should be encouraged by the work of art to explore the essence of existence.
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hARTberg walk - Rise Above

Experience unique spray art in the East Styrian town of Hartberg!
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Prachtvolles Schloss Stainz | © Schilcherland Steiermark
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Castle Stainz

Stainz Castle sits enthroned in the heart of Styria
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  • Gamlitz

Wasserturm Weinleiten

The path of water is exciting and impressive at the same time. Visit the Weinleiten water tower in Gamlitz and learn...
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Ice skating rink_Entrance_Eastern Styria | © Stadtgemeinde Gleisdorf_Tourismusverband Oststeiermark
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Artificial Ice Skating Rink Gleisdorf

GL#EIS#DORF – Gleisdorf becomes an ice#village
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Freibad Stainz (Derzeit Umbau)

Outdoor swimming pool Stainz Has a diving tower 3m and 1m, as well as a floating giant squid. With attached beach...
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Blick in die Wasserlochklamm | © Stefan Leitner
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Palfauer Wasserlochklamm

Wasserklochklamm GorgeNear Palfau you can find the Wasserloch Mystery. Go on a hike through the gorge with its...
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Natural swimming pond Rettenegg_Pond_Eastern Styria | © Naturbadeteich Rettenegg
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Natural bathing pond Rettenegg

Enjoy yourself at the natural bathing pond in Rettenegg on hot summer days!
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Almerlebnispark_High-Rope-Course_Eastern Styria | © AlmErlebnispark Teichalm
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  • Fladnitz an der Teichalm

AlmErlebnispark Teichalm

Climbing and exercise fun for adults and children on the Teichalm! Experience an active day in the alpine adventure...
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Indoor swimming pool Murau

The indoor pool in Murau offers relaxation and fun while swimming and bathing for adults and children on over 2,000 m²...
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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