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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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  • Edelsbach

Gsellmanns Weltmaschine in Edelsbach bei Feldbach

Franz Gsellmann's world machine is already world-famous by now. Everything turns, everything moves, everything lights...
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  • Mariazell

Erlebniswelt Holzknechtland

Visit the adventure park Holzknechtland and the beaver water on the Mariazell Bürgeralpe
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  • Oberwölz-Lachtal

Wildes Lachtal

The route consists of stations with motor skills elements, balancing routes, a calisthenics station, water station,...
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  • St. Stefan ob Stainz

Keltischer Baumkreis

Here everyone can find the tree that is assigned to their zodiac sign.
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  • 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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  • Zeltweg

Waldlehrpfad Zeltweg

The forest nature trail in Zeltweg is a short and family-friendly hike along the River Mur. It is ideal for a circular...
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  • Oberwölz-Lachtal

Trialpark Oberwölz

Trial experience means: Learning to overcome obstacles off-road and in life. Developing body control, safety and...
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  • Gleisdorf

Wave pool Gleisdorf

The wave pool in the Gleisdorf swimming pool has given the wave pool its name for decades.
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  • Gleisdorf

Archery course Gleisdorf

The archery course in the district of Ungerdorf is an outdoor leisure activity for young and old!
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  • St. Georgen ob Judenburg

Fairytale forest

Welcome to Hansel & Gretel, Mother Hulda, Cinderella and Hans in Luck! Take a walk through the fairytale forest and...
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  • Grundlsee

Fishing at the Lahngangsee

A very special experience for fishermen and their families.
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  • Krakau

Schattensee

The Schattensee is a special kind of natural jewel. It impresses with its pristine, quiet and, above all, romantic...
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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