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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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Retention basin_Ford view_Eastern Styria
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  • Gleisdorf

Kunst im Rückhaltebecken

The retention basin in Labuch, which was built in 2008/2009, received an artistic component with a bronze sculpture.
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Murli Express | © Mediadome
  • 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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Ponyhof
  • Scheifling

Ponyhof Schrattenberg

Riding fun for young and old!
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Oil Mill Fandler_Houseview_Eastern Styria | © Ölmühle Fandler
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  • Pöllau

Oil Mill Fandler

Visit the oil mill in the Nature Park Pöllau Valley.
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Alpaka | © Knappenhof Eichberg | Pommer
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  • Leutschach an der Weinstraße

Alpakas Knappenhof

You can also take the wonderful alpaca products home with you.
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Joglland arena_view_Eastern Styria | © Joglland Arena
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  • Strallegg

Joglland arena

The Joglland Arena in Strallegg combines various sports options: football, tennis, swimming, beach volleyball and a...
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Durchgang Pfeilburg am Festungsweg Fürstenfeld | © Uwe Reinecker
  • Fürstenfeld

Fürstenfeld Fortress Trail

"Time travel through the thermal capital" Discover the former fortress town of Fürstenfeld with medieval buildings,...
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Steinkugelmühle | © Stefan Leitner
  • Landl

Steinkugelmühle

Stone & Co In the stone ball mill at the exit of the Nothklamm gorge, there is virtually always a stone at work -...
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Murtalbahn | © Murtalbahn
  • Murau

Murtal Steam Train

In historic wagons, you travel through the Upper Mur Valley, along the green Mur, through picturesque mountain scenery,...
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Aerial view  | © Thermenresort Loipersdorf
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  • Bad Loipersdorf

Thermal Spa Resort Loipersdorf

Fun and relaxation are not contradictory here and make for a holiday experience unlike any other.
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Narzissendorf Zloam, Grundlsee, Natureislaufplatz
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The Sportarena Zloam - Sports - Games and sports equipment rental

When the weather is suitable, the Zloam tennis court becomes a natural ice paradise on 1600 m2.
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Schloss Aichberg_Luftaufnahme_Oststeiermark | © Tourismusverband Oststeiermark
  • Rohrbach an der Lafnitz

Aichberg Castle

Between Vorau and the East Styrian river Lafnitz you will find Aichberg Castle, which was once part of a medieval ring...
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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?

Insider's tips

Exciting excursions with the whole family