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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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Flambergerhof Bauernhof erleben | © Flambergerhof
  • St. Nikolai im Sausal

Flamberger Hof

There is truly much to discover at the Flambergerhof of the Klein family. The organic farm offers an experience for the...
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Riding stable Mandl_Children with horse_Eastern Styria | © Elisabeth Mandl
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  • Passail

Riding stable Mandl

The Mandl riding stable is located in Tober near Passail and offers riding lessons and training for young horses. Horse...
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Holzwerkstatt Zloam | © Narzissendorf Zloam
  • Grundlsee

Wood and creative workshop Zloam

Our wood and creative workshop invites children and adults to work with wood and other natural materials.
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Schloss Murau | © Wolfgang Wieland
  • Murau

Castle Murau

The castle above Murau stands out as a landmark. Murau would not have become what it is today without the formative...
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Barefoot Park Wenigzell_Station bark_Eastern Styria | © Barfußpark Wenigzell
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  • Wenigzell

Barefoot Park Wenigzell

Out of the shoes - Into the 1st Barefoot Park of Austria
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Höhlenerlebnis in Johnsbach | © Stefan Leitner
  • Admont

Odelsteinhöhle

Johnsbach and its cave As soon as the headlamps are on, the tour through the cave may begin. Add to that some good...
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Alpaka | © Sabath
  • Mariazell

Alex's Alpakaranch

Visit the alpaca ranch at Josefsberg and get to know these smart and sensitive animals.
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Narzissendorf Zloam, Grundlsee, Trail | © Narzissendorf Zloam
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  • Grundlsee

Austrian trail zloam

Exciting knowledge an amazing facts on the new Austria Trail in the Narzissendorf Zloam
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  • Grimming-Donnersbachtal

Swimming pond in Irdning

Water, Art & Grimming.
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Cinderrella in the Theater Arena Thalberg | © Kulturverein "Die Thalburger"
  • Dechantskirchen

Thalburg Theater Arena

Outdoor theater for children and adults
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Joglland arena_view_Eastern Styria | © Joglland Arena
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  • Strallegg

Joglland arena

The Joglland Arena in Strallegg combines various sports options: football, tennis, swimming, beach volleyball and a...
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Waldschule | © Waldschule Knittelfeld
  • Knittelfeld

Waldschule Knittelfeld

Joyful, fun, experimental and active learning. Forest outings for schools, kindergardens, families & private groups.
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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