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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. Barbara im Mürztal

Burgruine Lichtenegg

The Lichtenegg castle is the landmark of the community of St. Barbara in the Mürz Valley / Wartberg and is open in the...
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  • Rettenegg

Stick sports facility and ice rink Rettenegg

Spend time together on the ice!
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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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  • Murau

Murli Express

A special highlight for our children - fun ride on the Murli Express through the old town of Murau!
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Rottenmannert Teich
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  • Ranten

Rottenmanner Teich - Church tower in the lake

The Rottenmann pond with its church tower in the lake offers the perfect opportunity for a family outing. Here you can...
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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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  • Stainz

Kleines Zugmuseum

The Stainz Bottle Train MuseumOn the basis of images and small utensils such as lanterns, uniforms, suitcases, etc.,...
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  • Zeltweg

Waldlehrpfad Zeltweg

If you would like to take a short round trip along the Mur, whether with children or alone, or if you would like to go...
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  • Deutsch Goritz

Ölmühle Puntigam

As a family business with a long tradition, quality is our top priority.
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  • Eibiswald

Wasserfall Hadernigg

It is a small paradise in the middle of the forest and yet easy to reach. The approx. 10 meter high waterfall at the...
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  • St. Jakob im Walde

Minigolf and powergolf St. Jakob im Walde

There is a miniature golf course in the center of St. Jakob im Walde. You can also play a round of "power golf" in the...
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  • Graz

Botanical Garden

The exotic architectural design of the Botanical Garden greenhouses provides ideal growing conditions for plants from...
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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