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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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ZeckiLand - Spielplatz mit Motorikelementen | © Zecki's Hütte
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  • Neumarkt in der Steiermark

Zecki´s hut and Zecki land

Ideal family excursion destination for small and large guests!
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Familienfreibad-Ansicht1-Murtal-Steiermark | © Erlebnisregion Murtal
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  • Lobmingtal

Family outdoor swimming pool Kleinlobming

The heated outdoor pool is inviting - the beautiful green area and special features like our splash shower provide a...
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Freibad Mitterbach | © weinfranz.at
  • Mariazell

Freibad Mitterbach

In the solar-heated alpine pool in Mitterbach am Erlaufsee in the Ötscher-Tormäuer Nature Park, families can enjoy...
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Schwarzpappel in Oberlamm | © Wolfgang Wieser
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  • Unterlamm

Black poplar

A special natural monument is one of the largest and mightiest black poplars in Austria.
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funergy park_playground_Eastern Styria | © Tourismusverband Oststeiermark
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  • Weiz

funergy park

Learning and energy playground in the middle of the city!
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Idylle pur am Toplitzsee | © Schifffahrt Grundlsee/Eisenberger
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  • Grundlsee

Fishing on Lake Toplitzsee

The fishing license for the Toplitzsee you can get directly in the fishing lodge at the Toplitzsee during opening...
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Aussichtspavillon-Rachau- Murtal-Steiermark | © Anita Fössl
  • St. Margarethen b. Knittelfeld

Aussichtspavillon Rachau

Lookout pavilion in Rachau with a magnificent view of the village center.
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Freibad-Södingberg_Eingang | © Johann Hiden
  • Geistthal-Södingberg

Södingberg outdoor pool

An idyllic location and a manageable water area are particularly popular with families with small children who are just...
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Badesee Weißenbach | © Stadt Liezen
  • Liezen

Badesee Weißenbach

In the southern part of the Weißenbach bei Liezen municipality, with a beautiful view of the Weißenbacher Wände,...
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Swimming Lake Passail_Water Playground_Eastern Styria | © Freizeitzentrum Passail
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  • Passail

Swimming Lake and recreational facility Passail

There is a lot to experience and discover at the Passailer bathing lake and in the leisure center. The large swimming...
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Bogenparcours Siebernegg | © Bogenparcours Siebernegg
  • Eibiswald

Bogenparcours Siebernegg

Just leave the daily grind behind at the feel-good farm in Siebernegg. With a wide range of leisure activities from...
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Außenbecken der Parktherme Bad Radkersburg | © Parktherme Bad Radkersburg
  • Bad Radkersburg

Parktherme

The Parktherme Water Worlds are a unique spa experience that touches all the senses.
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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