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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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Aerial view of Festenburg Castle | © Burg Festenburg
  • St. Lorenzen am Wechsel

Castle Festenburg

Explore the Festenburg and its history.
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Joglland Ose_time for two_Eastern Styria | © Tourismusverband Oststeiermark
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  • Wenigzell

Joglland Oase

The "Joglland Oase" in Wenigzell is an indoor pool with a sauna area and other wellness options such as massages or a...
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KutschenDeutinger-Kutschfahrt-Murtal-Steiermark | © Norikerhof Deutinger
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  • Spielberg

Kutschenfahrten Norikerhof Deutinger

A carriage ride is a suitable surprise for many occasions! Enjoy a ride into the blue!
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Observation tower on the Friedberg adventure hill | © Stadtgemeinde Friedberg
  • Friedberg

Adventure hill Friedberg

Recreational experience for the whole family!
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Furtner Teich | © Naturpark Zirbitzkogel-Grebenzen
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  • Neumarkt in der Steiermark

Furtner Teich

The Furtnerteich is not only a bathing and fishing paradise with beautifully manicured lawns and boat rentals, but also...
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  • Bad Mitterndorf

Boulderbox Bad Mitterndorf

The climbing box in Bad Mitterndorf offers climbing and bouldering on an area of 150 m².
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Outdoor pool Gasen_Pool_Eastern Styria | © Tourismusverband Oststeiermark
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  • Gasen

Outdoor Pool Gasen

The municipality of Gasen's outdoor swimming pool is located in the center of the village. There is a heated outdoor...
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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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Bewegungs- und Motorikpark | © Stadtgemeinde Feldbach
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  • Feldbach

Bewegungs- und Motorikpark Feldbach

The Climbing Parkour, Workout Parkour and Free Running Parkour is a unique exercise facility designed for physical...
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Stanzer Sonnenweg | © (c) fotodesign by Marcus Auer
  • Stanz

Stanzer Sonnenweg

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House of the apple_house view_Eastern Styria | © Tourismusverband Oststeiermark
  • Puch bei Weiz

Apple House - Museum

Since 1990, the Styrian fruit-growing museum, the "Apple House", has been located on our property. This was brought...
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Swimming pool Pernegg_Pool_Eastern Styria | © Gemeinde Pernegg
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  • Pernegg

Outdoor Pool Pernegg

The outdoor pool of the municipality of Pernegg an der Mur is located in the center of Kirchdorf. There is a heated...
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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