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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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hARTberg walk_Seher_3_Oststeiermark | © SEHER
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  • Hartberg

hARTberg walk - SEHER

Experience unique spray art in the East Styrian town of Hartberg!
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Maßenburg | © www.erzberg-leoben.at
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  • Leoben

Ruine Massenburg

At the Massenburg ruins enjoy a fantastic view of Leoben through the lookout.
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Schloffer_Eastern Styria | © Steirische Apfelstraße
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Listening pleasure lounger at Schloffer's apple pavilion

Enjoy not only the view, but also the entertaining stories with which Puch storyteller Marion Wiesler will whisk you...
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Bergbaumuseum-Außenansicht1-Murtal-Steiermark | © Bergbaumuseum
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  • Fohnsdorf

Bergbaumuseum Fohnsdorf

The 300-year-old mining tradition characterizes the town of Fohnsdorf in the Murtal region.
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Kräutergarten | © TV Thermen- & Vulkanland
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Kräutergarten Schloss Halbenrain

It was created in 1988 following the decree of Charlemagne (Caitulare de villis).
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ice rink Puchegg_stick rink_Eastern Styria | © ESV Koglhof
  • Vorau

Ice-skating rink Puchegg

Into the skates ready and go.
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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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Freizeitanlage-Zechner-Anlage1-Murtal-Steiermark | © Freizeitanlage Zechner
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  • Kobenz

Recrational Area Zechner

The Zechner Teich in Kobenz is the right place to cool off quickly on hot days or to spend a wonderful day at the beach.
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Bergsteigerfriedhof Johnsbach | © Christian Scheucher
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Bergsteigerfriedhof

Johnsbach. A small church stands alone near the edge of the forest. Surrounding it is one of the area’s most well...
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Freizeitzentrum Trabochersee

The lake is a popular local recreation area in both summer and winter and offers fun for the whole family.
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  • Ehrenhausen an der Weinstraße

Aussichtswarte am Platschberg / Razgledni stolp na Plačkem vrhu

The lookout point on the Slovenian-Styrian borderland. Called Plac, Platsch, Kungota or Placki vrh. The viewing...
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Raab Kanutouren - Weites Land Abenteuerclub | © Verein Weites Land Abenteuerclub
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Raab Kanutouren - Weites Land Abenteuerclub

Added value in every respect: recreation, experience, experience. Together in community and good regional food on 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