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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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Münster Neuberg_03 | © Naturpark Mürzer Oberland
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Neuberg Minster and Abbey

Magnificent Gothic building and jewel of the upper Mürz Valley with an imposing hall church. The Gothic cloister, the...
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Garden castle_air_view_Eastern Styria | © Gartenschloss Herberstein
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Garden Castle Herberstein

In the imposing castle grounds and the magnificently landscaped gardens, you can immerse yourself in a bygone era. The...
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rider´s paradise Ponyhof_horses_Eastern Styria | © Der Ponyhof Familienhotel und Reiterparadies
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Rider´s paradise Ponyhof

A riding experience for the whole family, from beginners to advanced riders, awaits you at the Ponyhof riding paradise...
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Alpakas Bratschitz | © Alpakas Bratschitz
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Alpakas Bratschitz in Feldbach

Alpacas have found their home with the Bratschitz family in Oedt near Feldbach. You are very welcome to visit the...
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Maßenburg | © www.erzberg-leoben.at
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Ruine Massenburg

At the Massenburg ruins enjoy a fantastic view of Leoben through the lookout.
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Climbing Tower in Aich

9 m high climbing tower in Aich with 12 routes and levels of difficulty from 4 to 7. Use only permitted with climbing...
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Burg Strechau | © Thomas Sattler
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Burg Strechau

If Strechau Castle were a knight, it would sit right next to the king at the round table. The second largest castle in...
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hARTberg walk - Aim

Experience unique spray art in the East Styrian town of Hartberg!
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Günstner Wasserfall | © Holzwelt Murau
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Günster Wasserfall

"Joyfully thundering I plunge to the valley. And greet you all many thousand times": This quotation from Joseph von...
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Seerosenbad Kirchberg | © Gemeinde Kirchberg an der Raab
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Seerosenbad Kirchberg an der Raab

A leisure center with an outdoor pool was created in Kirchberg an der Raab. The chemical-free bathing facility consists...
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Großsteinbach_Lake2_Eastern Styria | © Gemeinde Großsteinbach
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Chess Flower World Leisure Centre

The 3 ha recreational lake with very good water quality invites you to swim, enjoy and relax in Eastern Styria!
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Barefoot Park Wenigzell_Station bark_Eastern Styria | © Barfußpark Wenigzell
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Barefoot Park Wenigzell

Out of the shoes - Into the 1st Barefoot Park of Austria
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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