Fun adventures for kids & families

Grand adventures for the littlest explorers.

Holidays in the Ybbstal Alps offer a great time for the whole family.

Not only adults get their money's worth with the numerous excursion destinations, events as well as winter, hiking and cycling opportunities in the Ybbstal Alps. Even the little explorers can experience, try out and learn a lot in the region while having fun is the main priority.

Unforgettable outdoor experiences

No matter whether it's outdoor action on the bike, refreshing nature experiences or interesting hikes in the region. In spring and summer, numerous adventures await the little explorers and of course the whole family.

Anyone who likes to race around on their bike can let off steam in the Königsberg Bike Park in Hollenstein/Ybbs. Or enjoy the breathtaking nature with the family along the Ybbstal cycle path and cool off and splash around at the many water accesses.
If you don't have your own bike, you'll find what you're looking for at the ANKA bike rental in Lunz am See. In addition to adult e-bikes, there are also e-bikes for kids or bike trailers to rent. On the pump track route in Lunz am See behind the middle school, you have to overcome obstacles on your bike and prove your skills on the course.

If you prefer to take a leisurely hike through nature, you can visit the "Hochmoor Leckermoos" or the interesting "Eulenweg" in Göstling/Ybbs. In Lackenhof, some magical forest creatures are waiting for curious explorers on the "Geschichtenweg". On the "Ybbsuferweg" in Waidhofen/Ybbs, a natural idyll is combined with a charming city flair.

Excursions & museums

Whether it's (winter-) outdoor action for little sports fans or historical and cultural things lovingly and interactively prepared for kids - across the Ybbstal Alps there are numerous opportunities to plan a family holiday. A lot of which also make for perfect bad weather alternatives.

Do you want to get to know the origins of Waidhofen and especially the history of children's toys? Then you will find what you are looking for when you visit the 5-Elements-Museum in Waidhofen/Ybbs. Are you interested in the last remnants of the primeval forest in the Alps and want to fly a lap with the Ural owl? Then off you go to the "Haus der Wildnis" exhibition in Lunz am See. Anyone who explores the world of iron in the FeRRUM Ybbsitz is provided with enough knowledge to prove their skills themselves.

All this and many other experiences are waiting to be explored. All family-friendly excursion destinations can be found below.