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Holidays by the water

Bathing lakes in Styria

Crystal-clear and refreshing lakes with a surface that reflects the mountains, a variety of activities and accommodation options from wellness hotels to holiday flats and campsites right by the lake ... In Styria, guests and visitors can spend wonderful holidays by and in the water.

Discover Styria's lakes and ponds

More than swimming

At the lakes in the green heart of Austria, it is not only a day of swimming that awakens holiday feelings in guests of all ages:

  • Lake Altaussee is probably one of the most beautiful lakes in Austria. During a circular hike, you can always pause and admire Loser and its surrounding mountain landscape. 
  • Lake Grundlsee offers a wide range of activities: from rowing or sailing amidst the beautiful mountain world of the "Totes Gebirge" range to exploring the depths of the lake on a dive. The possibilities around the element of water are manifold and diverse.
  • Both Lake Altaussee and Lake Grundlsee are also great locations for a boat trip. 

Breathtaking scenic views of the lakes are best enjoyed on a long walk. Passionate hikers can immerse themselves in a landscape full of natural treasures on the way to the mountain lakes of Styria. What's more, a well-deserved break at the lakes in mountainous terrain is both relaxing and refreshing. 

Freibad Murau | © TVB Region Murau
  • Murau

Natural outdoor pool Murau

The outdoor pool, located in Murau's Schanzenkessel, is very generously dimensioned with over 50,000m² and invites you...
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The Ödensee | © TVB Ausseerland Salzkammergut/Karl Grieshofer
  • Bad Mitterndorf

Ödensee

The Ödensee, with a surface area of 20 hectares, is one of the smaller lakes in the Salzkammergut. It is however, a...
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  • Gratwein-Straßengel

Weihermühle Natural Bath

At Bad Weihermühle in Gratwein-Strassengel, with 15,000m² of water and 27,000m² of meadow for a lie-down, there’s...
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Natural swimming pond Rettenegg_Pond_Eastern Styria | © Naturbadeteich Rettenegg
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  • Rettenegg

Natural bathing pond Rettenegg

Enjoy yourself at the natural bathing pond in Rettenegg on hot summer days!
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Freizeitsee Zenz | © FVV Tragöß St. Katharein
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  • Tragöß - Sankt Katharein

Freizeitsee Zenz

At the foot of the Trenchtling lies the 5-hectare, family-friendly leisure and bathing lake Zenz, which invites you to...
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  • St. Lambrecht

Weirerteich

The Weirerteich is ideal for cooling off on hot summer days. Bathing jetty and sunbathing lawn are available. Around...
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  • Grimming-Donnersbachtal

Swimming pond in Donnersbach

Small and fine.
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Badesee in Krakaudorf
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  • Krakau

Swimming lake Krakaudorf

The Krakaudorf bathing lake is a natural bathing lake and is located at around 1170 meters above sea level. For the hot...
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Grasluppteich
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  • Neumarkt in der Steiermark

Grasluppteich

Embedded in the gentle hills of Zeutschach, the two Graslupp ponds are a paradise for those who are looking for...
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Freizeitzentrum Gössl, Grundlsee,Seeblick von Gößl | © Steinegger
  • Grundlsee

Leisure center Gößl

Located directly on the lake, with a magnificent view over the Grundlsee, is the leisure center in Gößl.
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  • Wald am Schoberpass

Freizeitsee Wald am Schoberpass

In Wald am Schoberpass you will experience bathing fun in a natural bathing lake.
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  • Grimming-Donnersbachtal

Swimming pond in Irdning

Water, Art & Grimming.
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Camping: close to the water

While camping by the lake, holidaymakers feel even closer to nature and the water. But mind you, the early bird catches the worm – and secures a pitch in a prime location right by the lake. As soon as you've parked your camper or set up your tent, the fun begins. Whether you want to go for a swim or relax and unwind while fishing: At and in the lakes of Styria, everyone can indulge in their favourite activity.

OUTDOOR POOLS AND ADVENTURE POOLS

Pack your swimming gear, put on your sunglasses, and off you go to the water. But it's not just bathing lakes that offer refreshment in Styria - outdoor pools and adventure pools also await day trippers. In the green heart of Austria, all roads lead to the water.

SuMMER- AND GENUSSCARD

Bathing fun included! The Summercard and the Genusscard are your holiday plus in Styria: In the Schladming-Dachstein region and in the south and east of Styria, visitors with the respective benefit card enjoy free admission to select bathing lakes – for even more fun in the water.

Refreshing adventures in Styria

It is not only the crystal-clear lakes in Styria that are perfect for cooling off.

More activities for summertime visitors