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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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  • Aflenz

Panoramaplattform auf der Aflenzer Bürgeralm

The panorama platform is located below the summit cross and can be reached in 5-10 minutes on foot from the mountain...
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Der Auerhahn in der Rettenwandhöhle | © Fritz Bayerl
  • Kapfenberg

Rettenwandhöhle Kapfenberg

A magical realm underground! In the electrically illuminated stalactite cave with an expanded visitor path, you can...
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Zugbrücke auf der Riegersburg | © Thermen- & Vulkanland, Harald Eisenberger
  • Kapfenstein

Die Schlösserstraße

Due to its evolved historical development, southeastern Austria is one of the regions richest in castles and palaces....
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  • Stainach-Pürgg

Alpakaland

At the foot of the Grimming
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  • Feldbach

Nostalgiewelt Posch

Experience the beginnings of technology and marvel at a wide variety of classic cars from the last 120 years, including...
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Skilift Schneidhofer_skiing_Eastern Styria | © Tourismusverband Oststeiermark
  • Fischbach

Skilift Schneidhofer in Fischbach

Up the mountain and down with skis!
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Start des Wanderweges
  • Thörl

WasserWanderWunderWeg beim Bodenbauer

The walking circuit, which is suitable for prams, starts right in front of the Bodenbauer Alpine Hotel.
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Hinterbrühl_Pöllau_Eastern Styria | © Helmut Schweighofer
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  • Pöllau

Educational Trail: NaturKRAFTpark

Expand the awareness of your senses - in the Nature Park Pöllau Valley you can find a funfair for the soul, a fitness...
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  • Rohrbach an der Lafnitz

Observation tower in GERA Park

The observation tower, 20 meters high and made of larch and spruce wood, offers a unique view of the East Styrian...
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  • Gaal

Maria Loretto

The alpine chapel "Maria Loretto" is one of the most popular mountain chapels, since in summer it can be easily...
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Keltendorf am Badesee | © Naturpark Zirbitzkogel-Grebenzen
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  • Mühlen

Adventure mile by the lake

The sunny Mühlner Badesee is located at the foot of the Zirbitzkogel. A walk around the Mühlner Badesee promises fun...
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  • Eisenerz

Adventure Erzberg

Amidst the Eisenerzer Alps lies the famous Erzberg, its 40 opencast floors overlooking the historical center of...
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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