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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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IndoorkartSpielberg-Kartbahn1-Murtal-Steiermark | © Indoorkart Spielberg
  • Spielberg

Indoorkart - Spielberg

Fun and action for young and old. On about 3.000 square metres, you will be offered driving fun regardless of the...
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Kürbiskernöl | © Franz Puntigam_2021
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  • Deutsch Goritz

Ölmühle Puntigam

As a family business with a long tradition, quality is our top priority.
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Blick auf den Generationenpark Heimschuh | © Gemeinde Heimschuh
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  • Heimschuh

Generationenpark Heimschuh

In the middle of the nature park Südsteiermark - surrounded by a charming wine and hilly landscape, the community...
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Beachvolleyballplätze Hörbing | © Schilcherland Steiermark
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  • Deutschlandsberg

Beachvolleyballplätze Hörbinger Sportplatz

2 beach volleyball courts on the Sports field Hörbing
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ALmblicklifts_magiccarpet_Eastern Styria | © Gasthof Almblick
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Almblicklifts Strallegg

Enjoy the time on the slopes at the Almblick lifts in Strallegg.
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Hohlfelsen | © Hohlkogel - Hohlfelsen
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  • Wies

Hohlkogel - Hohlfelsen

Along the path, which at the beginning leads through a spectacular stone cave, information boards provide information...
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Labyrinth human_hand_Eastern Styria | © Gemeinde Rettenegg
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  • Rettenegg

Exhibition "Labyrinth Human"

Embark on an expedition through the human body, how it works, nourishes and protects itself. Especially how it develops...
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Burg Rabenstein im Frühling | © René Vidalli
  • Frohnleiten

Rabenstein Castle

The impressive castle high above the Murtal is available as an event center all year round. Art, culture and craft...
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Stubenbergsee_children_area_eastern_styria | © Tourismusverband Oststeiermark
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  • Stubenberg

Stubenberg Lake

Leisure paradise Stubenbergsee
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Mur-Wellen-Murtal-Steiermark | © Anita Fössl
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  • Lobmingtal

Mur River meadows Lobmingtal

You can always find a bench along the Mur and its floodplains to enjoy the tranquillity, flora and fauna of this unique...
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Outdoor adventure pool Birkfeld_attachment_Eastern Styria | © Gemeinde Birkfeld
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  • Birkfeld

Outdoor adventure pool Birkfeld

Great bathing fun awaits you in the outdoor swimming pool in Birkfeld!
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  • Haus im Ennstal-Aich-Gössenberg

Reiterhof Aigner

Horseback riding, horse-drawn sleighs and carriages
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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