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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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  • Stainach-Pürgg

Alpakaland

At the foot of the Grimming
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  • Feldbach

1. Österreichisches Vulkanmuseum

Why "volcano country" at all? This question is explored in detail in Austria's first volcano museum.
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  • St. Lambrecht

Riding at the Schilcherhof

The Schilcherhof in St. Blasen offers a comfortable home for 20 horses of various breeds. Whether you are a beginner or...
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  • Leoben

Stift Göss

Göss Abbey is the oldest monastery in Styria with architectural and artistic treasures.
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  • Neumarkt in der Steiermark

Naturpark Märchenrätselwald

Fun and games for children and the young at heart. In the middle of the Zirbitzkogel-Grebenzen Nature Park, the family...
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Skigebiet Modriach - Winkel

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  • Bad Loipersdorf

Mini golf course

Situated directly next to the Thermenstadl Heurigen.
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  • Eisenerz

VitalBad Eisenerz

Immerse yourself in a water world where you can forget the stress of everyday life.
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  • St. Ruprecht an der Raab

hohenkogl alpacas

At the foot of the Hohenkogl lies the small hobby farm, which is run with a lot of love and diligence and is a meeting...
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  • Weiz

Ice rink Weiz

With a length of 75 meters, a width of 43 meters (ice surface 1,750 m2) and a height of 11 meters, the hall is a...
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  • Frauental an der Laßnitz

Sportkegelbahn Sportcafe Venezia

Bowling round fancy? Here you can hold a bowling evening with friedns and awaken the sporting spirit.
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Burgruine Hohenwang

The Hohenwang castle is a popular destination for the whole family all year round.
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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?

Insider's tips

Exciting excursions with the whole family