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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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Eastern Styria | © Steirische Apfelstraße
  • Albersdorf Prebuch

Listening pleasure lounger at the Apfelschlössl in Prebuch

Here, where the Apfelstraße reaches its southernmost point, you have a wonderful view far to the east, of the Kulm and...
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  • Frohnleiten

Rabenstein Castle

The impressive castle high above the Murtal is available as an event center all year round. Art, culture and craft...
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  • Neumarkt in der Steiermark

Grasluppteich

Embedded in the gentle hills of Zeutschach, the two Graslupp ponds are a paradise for those who are looking for...
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  • Deutschlandsberg

GamsBad sports & leisure facility

On 4.3 hectares, the leisure and event center "GamsBad" offers variety, relaxation and sports in the midst of the...
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River scool | © TV Thermen- & Vulkanland
  • Halbenrain

RIVER´SCOOL

The RIVER'SCOOL in Donnersdorf is one of a total of 8 RIVER'SCOOLS of the future 5-country biosphere park...
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Horse farm Stockner_Horse ride_Eastern Styria | © Anton Stockner
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  • Fladnitz an der Teichalm

Riding stable Stockner

In addition to the "holiday on the farm", the Stockner family also offers riding lessons and organic horse keeping all...
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Bikepark Flavia Solva | © A. Silberschneider | silberschneider.photography
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  • Wagna

Bikepark Flavia Solva

Together with the Alpine Club Leibnitz, a bike park has been created in the Roman village of Wagna. The spacious bike...
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Toplitzsee, Grundlsee, Idylle pur | © Schifffahrt Grundlsee/Eisenberger
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  • Grundlsee

Toplitzsee

Lake Toplitz is one of the most beautiful and unique lakes in the Salzkammergut - it lies in a deep rocky basin.
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Willkommen im Forstmuseum Silvanum | © Stefan Leitner
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  • Landl

Forstmuseum Silvanum

Großreifling and its Silvanum. What exactly is that, you might ask? It’s an old granary, which was turned into the...
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Aussichtsplattform St. Anna | © Region Murtal
  • Obdach

Aussichtsplattform St. Anna

Enjoy nature and switch off!
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MariaLoretto-Kirche-Murtal-Steiermark | © Grete Pichler
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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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  • 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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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?

Insider's tips

Exciting excursions with the whole family