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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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Badewonne Kapfenberg
  • Kapfenberg

BadeWonne Kapfenberg

The Kapfenberg "BadeWonne" offers a bathing experience for young and old.
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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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  • Leoben

Bowling Zenrum Leoben

Fun & games for the whole family with bowling, billiards and a cocktail & sports lounge.
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Fischteich Passail_Eastern Styria | © Tourismusverband Oststeiermark
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  • Passail

Fishing at the Fischteich Passail

The fish pond in Passail is in an absolutely quiet location and offers ideal conditions for all fishing enthusiasts....
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Der Kneipppfad
  • Aflenz

Kneipp- und Vogellehrpfad Aflenz

45-minute circular route with the stations herb garden, forest nature trail information, breathing and stretching...
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Freibad St. Lambrecht | © Marktgemeinde St. Lambrecht
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  • St. Lambrecht

Outdoor pool St. Lambrecht

It offers a family-friendly outdoor pool with a view of the castle park of the Benedictine monastery St. Lambrecht and...
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Hexenpfad-Rachau1-Murtal-Steiermark | © Erlebnisregion Murtal
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  • St. Margarethen b. Knittelfeld

Hexenpfad Rachau

The witch Zwiderwurzn is happy about every visit to her little house. Especially for families with small children the...
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Castle Festenburg_airview_Eastern Styria | © Burg Festenburg
  • St. Lorenzen am Wechsel

Castle Festenburg

Explore the Festenburg and its history.
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Neue Aussichtswarte in Unterlamm | © Gemeinde Unterlamm | Margret Spörk
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  • Unterlamm

Lookout Unterlamm

New landmark with a far-reaching view in the municipality of Unterlamm
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  • Ramsau am Dachstein

Rittisberg Coaster summer toboggan run

Down, into the roundabout ... here one races down rapidly or comfortably with the orange-coloured one- or two-seater,...
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Ice skating at the recreational lake_icestick_Eastern Styria | © Seegasthof Breineder
  • Waldbach-Mönichwald

Ice-skating rink Mönichwald

Take advantage of the 7500m² pure natural ice surface for optimal winter fun, whether for young or old.
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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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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