Top things to do with kids in Stubai, Austria

Planning a family trip to the Stubai Valley in Austria? We visited Stubai with our young children and found it to be one of the most family-friendly mountain destinations we’ve experienced.

From mountain playgrounds and easy family hikes to the Treehouse Trail, Serles Water World and the Mieders Alpine Coaster, there are so many things to do in Stubai with kids — particularly if, like us, you want the incredible Alpine scenery without giving up the fun stuff for little ones.

In this guide, I’ve shared the best things we did with our kids in the Stubai Valley, including which activities worked particularly well with young children and how the Stubai Super Card can help keep the cost of a family holiday down.

7 of the Best Things to Do in Stubai With Kids

These were our favourite family-friendly activities during our trip to the Stubai Valley:

• Serlespark Water World – water play, rafts and mountain views

• Mieders Alpine Coaster – a 2.8km downhill alpine coaster that children can ride from age 2 with an adult

• Stubai Treehouse Trail – an easy, pram-friendly family walk with seven themed treehouses along the route

• Klaus Äuele Kids Park – a brilliant outdoor adventure playground with climbing, ropes and water play

• Mammoth Adventure Play Area at Stubai Glacier – a giant mammoth-shaped play area that the kids can climb inside

• Disc Trail – a 1.5km downhill trail where kids roll a wooden disc through tracks and games along the route

• StuBay Freizeitcenter – indoor and outdoor swimming pools, slides and a children’s play area

Serlespark Water World

Serlespark Water World was a brilliant place to spend a few hours with young kids. Set around several small mountain lakes at the top of the Serlesbahn cable car in Mieders, it combines incredible Alpine views with loads of opportunities for children to play.

Our kids particularly loved the water play area, where there are channels, a wild water course and a clever pine-cone system that lets children experiment with floating and moving water. There are also rafts you can use on the lake, so it’s the kind of place where you can easily spend much longer than you originally planned.

It worked particularly well for us because the children could play while we still got to enjoy being up in the mountains — exactly the sort of family-friendly Alpine day we love.

Mieders Alpine Coaster

The Mieders Alpine Coaster was easily one of the most exciting things we did in Stubai. The 2.8km track winds all the way down the mountain, and because you control the speed of your own coaster, you can make the ride as fast — or as gentle — as you want.

When we visited, our 2-year-old was able to ride with an adult, but our 9-month-old was too young, so we took turns riding while one of us stayed with the baby. If you’re visiting Stubai with a toddler, it’s definitely one to add to your list — our 2-year-old absolutely loved being able to join in.

The combination of the mountain setting and the ridiculously fun ride down made this one of the most memorable activities of our trip.

Stubai Treehouse Trail

The Stubai Treehouse Trail was one of our favourite easy walks with young kids. We used a carrier for our 9-month-old, while our 2-year-old could explore along the way, but the route itself is also pram-friendly.

Along the trail there are seven different themed treehouses for children to explore, which turns the walk into an adventure rather than simply trying to persuade little legs to keep going! We picked up a map at the ticket office and collected a stamp at each treehouse along the way. Once completed, the kids could hand it back in for a small surprise.

If you’re looking for an easy family walk in Stubai that keeps young children entertained along the way, this is a great one to add to your itinerary.

Klaus Äuele Kids Park

Klaus Äuele Kids Park is a brilliant outdoor adventure playground for young children, surrounded by the mountains of the Stubai Valley. There’s loads to keep kids busy, including climbing walls, a rope jungle, a low ropes course, swings, a slackline and a water-play area.

With a 2-year-old and a 9-month-old, we particularly liked having somewhere our toddler could properly play and explore while we enjoyed the mountain setting. It’s a great option for breaking up a day of sightseeing or walking, especially if you’re travelling around Stubai with younger children who need some time just to play.

It’s also another good example of what we loved about Stubai — so many of the attractions are designed to make being in the mountains fun for young children too.

Mammoth Adventure Play Area, Stubai Glacier

Even a trip up to the Stubai Glacier has something for younger kids. The Mammoth Adventure Play Area is built inside a huge wooden mammoth, with different ways for children to climb up through its legs and into the play area inside.

Once inside, there are games including Connect Four, before the best bit — coming back out by sliding down the mammoth’s trunk!

Our 2-year-old was able to enjoy the play area, and it was a really fun addition to a day exploring the Stubai Glacier. It’s another reason we found Stubai so good with young children: even high up in the mountains, there was something specifically designed to make the experience exciting for them too.

Disc Trail

The Disc Trail is such a clever way of getting young kids excited about a walk. The 1.5km route heads downhill, with a raised wooden track running alongside parts of the trail. Kids take a wooden disc with them and send it racing along the different tracks as they walk.

There are also games and challenges involving the disc along the route, so there’s always something encouraging little ones to keep moving rather than constantly asking how much further there is to go!

We picked up a wooden disc from the valley station before starting the trail and returned it afterwards. We thought this was a fantastic way to turn a family hike into an activity in its own right, particularly with a 2-year-old who might not otherwise have been quite so enthusiastic about simply going for a walk.

StuBay Freizeitcenter

StuBay Freizeitcenter was a great change of pace from all the mountain adventures, particularly when travelling with such young children. There are both indoor and outdoor swimming areas, so it’s also a useful option to have in mind if the weather isn’t ideal.

Inside, there’s a 25m sports pool, an adventure pool, children’s pool, whirlpool and two adventure slides. Outside, there are more pools, a children’s area, a wide triple slide, plenty of space to relax and a playground.

With a 2-year-old and a 9-month-old, having somewhere we could simply swim and play made a nice contrast to our days spent walking and exploring the mountains.

When we visited, entry to StuBay was included as part of the Stubai Super Card. As inclusions can change, I’d recommend checking the current Stubai Super Card benefits before your trip.

Is the Stubai Super Card Worth It for Families?

One of the things that made our trip to Stubai particularly good value was the Stubai Super Card. We received it as part of our accommodation, and it gave us access to a number of attractions and activities around the valley.

When we visited, benefits included mountain lifts and family attractions, as well as entry to StuBay Freizeitcenter and a ride on the Mieders Alpine Coaster. With so many of our days involving cable cars and mountain activities, we got plenty of use from it during our stay.

If you’re choosing where to stay in Stubai with kids, it’s definitely worth checking whether your accommodation includes the Stubai Super Card and comparing the current benefits with the activities you’re planning. The exact inclusions can change, so check the latest details before travelling.