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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. 

Naturbadeteich Oberhaag | © Naturbadeteich Oberhaag
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  • Oberhaag

Naturbadeteich Oberhaag

It is a pleasure to relax in the shade of the trees or just let the sun caress you. Water, from time immemorial the...
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  • Haus im Ennstal-Aich-Gössenberg

Aich Lake Resort

lake with water trampoline, children's playground, beach volleyball, non-swimmer area, . . .
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  • Hirschegg-Pack

Packer Stausee

A local recreation area, close to the Modriach motorway exit in Edelschrott. In addition to various sports...
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  • Ratten

Recreationallake Ratten

The swimming lake is a few minutes' walk from the center of Ratten and invites you to relax and have fun.
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Bootsverleih Allerlei, Grundlsee,Seeblick von Gößl | © Steinegger
  • Grundlsee

Boat rental Allerlei

Directly on the beach in Gössl, next to the restaurant Rostigen Anker is the boat rental. A warm welcome!
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  • Leibnitz

Sulmbad Zum Steinernen Wehr

The Sulmbad Zur Steinernen Wehr, opened in 1929 and thus the oldest river bath in Styria, is still considered an...
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Reservoir Soboth

The fjord-like mountain lake enchants with its picturesque appearance and pleasant water temperatures. Fed by two...
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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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  • Grimming-Donnersbachtal

Lake Putterer

Warmest alpine moor lake in Styria.
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Funklsee
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  • Oberwölz-Lachtal

Funklsee

Funklsee - a place to pause.
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Freizeitzentrum Trabochersee

The lake is a popular local recreation area in both summer and winter and offers fun for the whole family.
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Leopoldsteinersee
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Leopoldsteinersee

Leopoldsteiner See a hidden and pristine gem, poses a stunning sight embedded in the impressive foothills of...
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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