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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. 

Weirerteich | © Tourismusverband Murau
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  • St. Lambrecht

Weirerteich Pond

The Weirerteich is ideal for cooling off on hot summer days. Bathing jetty and sunbathing lawn are available!
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  • Unzmarkt-Frauenburg

Recreational Area Unzmarkt

The Unzmarkt-Frauenburg leisure park offers fun, sport, relaxation and enjoyment in a healthy natural environment with...
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Vogelperspektive | © Tourismusverband Murau
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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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Boot fahren am Erlaufsee | © TV Hochsteiermark | Rudy Dellinger
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Lake Erlauf

Natural treasure lake Erlaufsee827m above the sea level, 3 km away from Mariazell the lake Erlaufsee is located on...
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  • Stubenberg

Stubenberg Lake

Leisure paradise Stubenbergsee
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  • Deutschlandsberg

GamsBad sports & leisure facility

On 4.3 hectares, the leisure and event center "GamsBad" offers variety, relaxation and sports in the midst of the...
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Beliebter Badesee in Lassing | © Thomas Sattler
  • Lassing

Badesee Lassing

Holiday - here I am! It's summer, it's hot - how much would you give for a dip in the cool water and a fruity ice...
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Beim Naturbadesee Gleinstätten den Sommer genießen | © Weinland Camping
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  • Gleinstätten

Natural swimming lake Gleinstätten - Weinland Camping

In the middle of the South Styrian wine country is the natural swimming lake Gleinstätten. 12000m² water surface,...
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Seerosenbad Kirchberg an der Raab

A leisure center with an outdoor pool was created in Kirchberg an der Raab. The chemical-free bathing facility consists...
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Badespaß in Landl | © Christian Scheucher
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Bathing lake Landl

In a place where Austria's temperature records are beaten year after year in summer, there must surely be a good place...
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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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Altausseer See with church | © Drohnenfotos.at-Andreas Tischler
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  • Altaussee

Lake Altaussee

Lake Altaussee is one of the most scenic lakes in the Salzkammergut. It is located at the foot of Loser Mountain in a...
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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