• Der Waldseilgarten am Hirschenkogel Semmering bietet Spaß für alle.
    ©© Semmering Hirschenkogel

Excursion destinations for the whole family

Experiences with children in the Semmering-Rax region at a glance

If you are travelling with children, you want excursions that are varied and easily accessible. In the Semmering-Rax region, families will find mountain adventures with the cable car, water adventures, animal encounters and nature to touch. Ideal for a holiday or a trip during the summer holidays.

  • Farm with yellow silo and tractor trailer in front of a green meadow.
    ©Ramswirt

    Ramswirt: Schaubetrieb - schwerstes Zuchttier

    Rams 40, 2880 Kirchberg am Wechsel
  • Minigolf course in Payerbach with trees and mountains in the background.
    ©Marktgemeinde Payerbach

    Miniature Golf Payerbach

    Dr. Coumont Straße, 2650 Payerbach
  • A girl feeds sheep in the petting zoo at the Flackl-Wirt.
    ©Flackl - Wirt GmbH & Co KG

    Streichelzoo Gasthaus Flackl

    Hinterleiten 12, 2651 Reichenau an der Rax
  • Two people ride mountain carts on a gravel road, surrounded by trees and blue sky.
    ©Semmering Hirschenkogel

    Mountain Carts Semmering

    Carolusstraße 3, 2680 Semmering-Kurort
  • A train driver in uniform stands smiling in the doorway of a historic train.
    ©Österreich Werbung/Stefan Strasser

    Höllentalbahn museum railroad

    Baurat Schneider Straße 7, 2650 Payerbach
  • Entrance to the Herlinde gallery with mining sign and 'Glück Auf' lettering.
    ©Schaubergwerk Grillenberg

    Schaubergwerk Grillenberg

    Bergwerkstraße 1, 2650 Payerbach
  • Person in climbing park on platform between trees.
    ©Semmering-Hirschenkogel

    Waldseilgarten Hirschenkogel Semmering

    Carolusstraße 3, 2680 Semmering-Kurort
  • Four alpacas in a meadow with blossoming trees in the background.
    ©Raxalpakas - Fam. Siwatz

    Erlebnis Raxalpakas

    Grünsting 19a, 2651 Reichenau an der Rax
  • Mountain biker jumping in the Semmering bike park, cable car and forest in the background.
    ©Semmering

    Bike park Semmering

    Carolusstrasse 3, 2680 Semmering-Kurort
  • Three children swinging on a large outdoor swing surrounded by trees.
    ©Bergbahnen Semmering Hirschenkogel GmbH

    Hirschi-Playground am Semmering

    Carolusstraße 3, 2680 Semmering-Kurort
Zwei Kinder stehen Hand in Hand auf einem Berggipfel und blicken in die weite, atemberaubende Landschaft. Die goldenen Strahlen der Sonne tauchen die Umgebung in ein warmes Licht und schaffen eine magische Atmosphäre. Hier, in den Wiener Alpen, wird der Sommer in den Bergen zum unvergesslichen Erlebnis.
©© Niederösterreich Werbung/Robert Herbst

Family time on the Rax

The Rax is also an ideal destination for families with children. The Rax cable car takes you up to the high plateau in just eight minutes. From there, a hike takes around 40 minutes to the Ottohaus - perfect for anyone looking for a real mountain experience with children. Back carriers for small children can also be hired at the mountain inn. If you want to make the journey to Hirschwang extra special, take the historic carriages of the Höllentalbahn railway - a little trip back in time included.

As a companion for children who are already hiking themselves, there is a free app with radio play stories "Radio play adventures in nature" and puzzles to accompany the Rax hike.

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Cooling off guaranteed: Swimming, rafting, marvelling

When the temperatures rise, there are plenty of opportunities to enjoy refreshing moments in the region: The outdoor pools in Payerbach, Edlach, Neunkirchen and Gloggnitz entice visitors with slides, play areas, shady spots and spacious sunbathing lawns.

For all those who love adventure, Wild Nasswald is the right place: rafting and tubing tours on the Schwarzau with experienced guides.

The Grillenberg show mine offers a completely different form of cooling off: the temperature underground is a pleasant 8 °C - ideal for taking a deep breath. Guided tours take place every Saturday or by appointment from May to October - exciting and educational at the same time.

  • Payerbach outdoor pool with swimmers and surrounding landscape.
    ©Marktgemeinde Payerbach

    Freibad Payerbach

  • With its charming architecture and tranquil atmosphere, the Alpenstrandbad Edlach invites you to linger. Surrounded by lush greenery and the majestic backdrop of the Vienna Alps, this place is a perfect destination for those seeking relaxation and nature lovers.
    ©Niederösterreich Werbung/Mara Hohla Herunterladen

    Strandbad Edlach

  • Outdoor pool with climbing wall, surrounded by trees.
    ©Stadtgemeinde Neunkirchen

    Outdoor and indoor pool Neunkirchen

  • An outdoor pool with several pools, water slides and lots of people on a sunny day.
    ©Wiener Alpen, Foto: Franz Zwickl

    Outdoor pool Gloggnitz

  • People tubing on a river in a green, wooded setting.
    ©Georg Bergthaler

    Wildnis Zentrum Nasswald

  • Entrance to the Herlinde gallery with mining sign and 'Glück Auf' lettering.
    ©Schaubergwerk Grillenberg

    Schaubergwerk Grillenberg

Adventure on the Semmering

A day trip to the Hirschenkogel in Semmering offers everything families need: The cable car takes you comfortably to the top, where a forest ropes course, the Hirschi playground and, for children aged 8 and over, the Semmering Bike Park await. Those who like it fast can take the mountain cart back down to the valley.

Nature experience for little adventurers

The Falkenstein Nature Park near Schwarzau im Gebirge offers a real nature experience for children. A playground, an animal enclosure and a pond with feeding facilities add variety to the day.