• 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.

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

    Outdoor and indoor pool Neunkirchen

    Am Erholungszentrum 8, 2620 Neunkirchen
  • A cyclist jumps on a pump track while spectators with green helmets look on.
    ©Stadtgemeinde Neunkirchen

    Pumptrack Neunkirchen

    Am Erholungszentrum 8, 2620 Neunkirchen
  • Three children swinging on a large outdoor swing surrounded by trees.
    ©Bergbahnen Semmering Hirschenkogel GmbH

    Hirschi-Playground am 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
  • Cable car in the mountains with views of wooded slopes and valleys.
    ©Scharfegger's Raxalpen Resort

    Rax cable car

    Dr. Ewald Bing-Straße 3, 2651 Reichenau an der Rax
  • Exterior view of the Neunkirchen Museum with Austrian flag and information sign.
    ©Vanessa Staudenhirz

    Städtisches Museum Neunkirchen

    Stockhammergasse 13, 2620 Neunkirchen
  • Red toy locomotive outdoors next to a tree and a wooden bench.
    ©TVB Semmering-Rax-Schneeberg

    Playground Breitenstein

    Untere Bahnstraße, 2673 Breitenstein
  • Payerbach outdoor pool with swimmers and surrounding landscape.
    ©Marktgemeinde Payerbach

    Freibad Payerbach

    Dr. Coumont Straße 4, 2650 Payerbach
  • Children in ski equipment pose with a snowman on a ski slope.
    ©Josef Latzelsperger

    Skiing fun at the Happy Lift at the top of the pass

    Bundesstraße 2c, 2680 Semmering-Kurort
  • People tubing on a river in a green, wooded setting.
    ©Georg Bergthaler

    Wildnis Zentrum Nasswald

    Graben 60, 2661 Graben
©© 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.

to the radio play

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.