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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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Landwirtschaftsmuseum Schloss Stainz | © UMJ, N. Lackner
  • Stainz

Universalmuseum Joanneum - Landwirtschaftsmuseum Schloss Stainz

The past, present and future of rural work are presented in an exciting way based on historical objects and current...
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The small world of large castles  | © Bardeau GmbH
  • Riegersburg

The small world of large castles

The castle show, housed in the historic building of the Meierhof zu Kornberg Castle, lets you immerse yourself in a...
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Bootstour auf der Mur | © LE Bootshaus
  • Leoben

LE Bootshaus

The "Mur" river lures you to many great water sports experiences and we make them possible for you. At the LE-Bootshaus...
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Indoor pool Breitenau_Indoor_Eastern Styria | © Gemeinde Breitenau
  • Breitenau am Hochlantsch

Indoor Pool Breitenau

The indoor pool with solarium and sauna is located in the center of Breitenau am Hochlantsch and is open to guests and...
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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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Aerial view  | © Thermenresort Loipersdorf
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  • Bad Loipersdorf

Thermal Spa Resort Loipersdorf

Fun and relaxation are not contradictory here and make for a holiday experience unlike any other.
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IMG_9905 | © TVB Oberwölz-Lachtal
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  • Oberwölz-Lachtal

Freizeitzentrum Oberwölz

SUMMER-SUN-BATHING FUN In the heated swimming pool with water slide, diving tower, children's pool and spacious...
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Naturjuwel Hörfeld-Moor | © Jaqueline Jakobitsch
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  • Mühlen

Hörfeld Moor

The Hörfeld Moor nature reserve is a wetland of international importance. Located between Mühlen and Hüttenberg, it...
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hARTberg walk_Phekt_Oststeiermark | © Tourimusverband Oststeiermark
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  • Hartberg

hARTberg walk - Phekt

Experience unique spray art in the East Styrian town of Hartberg!
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Felber chocolate_salesroom_Eastern Styria | © Felber Schokoladen
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  • Birkfeld

Chocolatemanufactory Felber shop

Chocolate creations from Birkfeld - individual and regional!
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Spitzmühle in Leutschach | © Stephan Friesinger | Spitzmühle
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  • Leutschach an der Weinstraße

Spitzmühle

The entry point to the Heiligengeistklamm gorge in Schlossberg is the Spitzmühle, a show water mill rebuilt according...
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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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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