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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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  • St. Kathrein am Hauenstein

Minigolf St. Kathrein am Hauenstein

The mini golf course in St. Kathrein am Hauenstein is close to the outdoor swimming pool.
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hARTberg walk - Amanita Muscaria

Experience unique spray art in the East Styrian town of Hartberg!
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Children's playground leisure center Gößl

At the leisure center Grundlsee directly at the lake there is a wonderful playground with a beautiful view.
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Degi´s Erlebnis-REICH

In their own so-called "Adventure Land", camp members are introduced to officially approved stations with fun and...
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Au adventure trail

Experience the variety and comprehensive range of leisure activities on offer in the Mur Auen in the municipalities of...
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  • Ramsau am Dachstein

Dachsteinbad

Swimming Paradise, Gym & Sauna Oasis
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Erlebnis Permakulturhof Ellersbacher

Take a look behind the scenes of permaculture In various workshops and guided tours you will get insights and knowledge...
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Ice rink Schladming

A 200 meter long skating rink + extra loop are waiting for you!
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Burgruine Frauenburg

Unzmarkt-Frauenburg is the westernmost of the three Murg communities and is a historic market town nestled at the foot...
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Bienenlehrpfad Langenwang

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Museumstramway Mariazell

Museum tramway Mariazell - ErlaufseeA trip on the museum tramway from Mariazell station to Erlaufsee is an experience...
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Lipizzanergestüt Piber

Piber Stud Farm is the cradle of the world-famous Lipizzaner stallions of the Spanish Riding School in Vienna.
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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.

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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