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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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  • Naturpark Sölktäler

Outdoor pool in St. Nikolai-Mössna

Nature Park Sölktäler
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  • Seckau

Weiermoar pond

The natural pond at the foot of the Seckau Alps is a very special place for people seeking peace and quiet and nature...
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3-D Bogenparcours Zloam | © Narzissendorf Zloam, www.zloam.at
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  • Grundlsee

3D Arch Parcour Zloam

Archery on the 3D archery course is an unforgettable experience for the whole family.
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  • Fladnitz an der Teichalm

Nature Park Almenland

What a country, the Almenland Nature Park! Lush green meadows and dark green forests above gentle alpine pastures. In...
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  • Eisenerz

Krippenmuseum

The museum takes visitors into a world where the miracle of Christ's birth is made visible. Wrapped in the scent of...
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Durchgang Pfeilburg am Festungsweg Fürstenfeld | © Uwe Reinecker
  • Fürstenfeld

Fürstenfeld Fortress Trail

"Time travel through the thermal capital" Discover the former fortress town of Fürstenfeld with medieval buildings,...
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Leopoldsteinersee
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  • Eisenerz

Leopoldsteinersee

Leopoldsteiner See a hidden and pristine gem, poses a stunning sight embedded in the impressive foothills of...
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Wieserhof

The Wieserhof is situated in a quiet side ditch of Rothenthurm/St. Peter ob Judenburg in our beautiful Murtal.
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  • Gasen

Alpaca Mountain Farm Stelzer

At the mountain farm on the Sonnleitberg, everything revolves around the cuddly alpacas. Here you can go on an alpaca...
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  • Wagna

Kletterpark Bildungshaus Retzhof

The climbing garden in the castle park at Retzhof Castle is unique in Austria. The high ropes course with 28 platforms,...
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  • St. Kathrein am Hauenstein

"Kraftspendebad" St. Kathrein am Hauenstein

Pure nature with everything that goes with it - the outdoor swimming pool in St. Kathrein am Hauenstein!
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  • Weiz

Energy adventure pool

The adventure pool in Weiz is a popular destination on hot summer days.
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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