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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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  • Stadl-Predlitz-Turrach

Ski resort Turracher Höhe

Summer and winter, the Turracher Höhe mountain railroad takes you up to a lofty 2305 m above sea level. Just enjoy the...
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  • Haus im Ennstal-Aich-Gössenberg

Aich Lake Resort

lake with water trampoline, children's playground, beach volleyball, non-swimmer area, . . .
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  • Krakau

Etrachsee

A piece of paradise stretches out at 1,374 meters above sea level: The Etrachsee lies idyllically between the...
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  • Graz

The Slide

The Slide, in Schlossberg hill, is the largest underground slide in the world. RIDE THE SLIDE! A new attraction opened...
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  • Grimming-Donnersbachtal

Swimming pond in Irdning

Water, Art & Grimming.
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  • Stadl-Predlitz-Turrach

Fun Mountain

The wide range of entertainment on offer on the slopes causes jubilation among younger guests and gives Turracher Höhe...
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  • Feistritztal

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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  • Frauental an der Laßnitz

Minigolfanlage im Freibad "Aqua Fun"

Leisure pleasures at the minigolf course in the outdoor pool Aqua Fun.
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Ponyhof
  • Scheifling

Riding at the Ponyhof Schrattenberg

Riding fun for young and old!
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  • Fohnsdorf

Sillweger Aussichtswarte

The Sillweg observation tower is easy to hike from Fohnsdorf and a wonderful place to linger and enjoy.
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  • Pöls-Oberkurzheim

Bio Swimming Lake Pöls-Oberkurzheim

The organic bathing pond is one of the largest in Austria.
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  • Admont

Library & Museum Stift Admont

Fine arts, contemporary art and natural history. Here, not only will you inform yourself about these subjects but you...
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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