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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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Eisenbahnmuseum-Außen-Murtal-Steiermark | © Tourismusverband Murtal
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  • Knittelfeld

Eisenbahnmuseum Knittelfeld

This unique museum tells about the history of the railroad, but also about the social life of the railwayman.
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Rodelspaß in Admont | © Ernst Kren
  • Admont

Bichlbacher Rodelbahn

It glows and sparkles When some merge with their stove bench in winter, others prefer to merge with their toboggan....
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Schifffahrt, Altaussee, solar ship with fishes | © Viola Lechner
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  • Altaussee

With the sun over the Altaussee Lake - Boat Trip Altaussee

With the sun across Lake Altaussee - Austria's first solar boat!
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Imkerei und Bauernladen Rauch | © Imkerei und Bauernladen Rauch
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  • Feldbach

Imkerei und Bauernladen Rauch

Honey makes life sweet! Experience diversity of varieties in the farm store: Forest, chestnut, lime blossom, flower,...
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Erzbergbahn | © Erzbergbahn
  • Vordernberg

Erzbergbahn

Opened in September 1891 as a rack railroad and operated as such with steam locomotives until 1978, the Erzbergbahn is...
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  • Graz

Kletterwald Graz Hilmteich

The adventure park in the middle of Graz
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Alpaka Familien Ausflug Südsteiermark | © TV Schilcherland Steiermark
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  • Frauental an der Laßnitz

Alpakaranch Frauental

From hobby to passionI discovered my passion for alpacas in 2012. Alpacas have a calm and peaceful character. The calm...
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Showcase gallery_Shopping window_Eastern Styria | © Tourismusverband Oststeiermark
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  • Gleisdorf

Schaufenstergalerie

In August 2013, Alexander Rainer and Helmut Rabel opened a window gallery at Bürgergasse 2.
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  • Fürstenfeld

Guided tour of Fürstenfeld

Immerse yourself in the eventful history of the former border town of Fürstenfeld, discover unexpected things and...
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Aussichtsturm 7 Kirchen-Blick | © Verband der Naturparke Österreich
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  • Neumarkt in der Steiermark

Seven churches lookout tower

Close to the 'Buschenschenke Zeischgl' in Mitterberg is this 14 metre high tower which affords a fantastic view of the...
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Ausseerland Salzkammergut - Panoramastrasse Loser | © TVB Ausseerland-Salzkammergut/Tom Lamm
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  • Altaussee

Loser Panoramic Road Altaussee

The nine kilometer long panorama road leads to a perfect base for numerous hikes into the heart if the Tote Gebirge...
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Drachenhöhle_View_Eastern Styria | © Gemeinde Pernegg/Mur
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Drachenhöhle Mixnitz

The dragon's cave is a prehistorically important place. Particularly known for its variety of bats and for the legends...
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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