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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 Schwanberg mit Rutschen | © Christian Freydl
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  • Bad Schwanberg

Freibad Bad Schwanberg

The outdoor pool area in Bad Schwanberg, which covers more than three hectares, offers a wide range of leisure...
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Freizeitannlage Badesee Stadl an der Mur | © Gemeinde Stadl-Predlitz
  • Stadl-Predlitz

Leisure facility bathing lake Stadl

At the southern edge of Stadl/Mur you will find the attractive recreational facility. Here you can swim and bathe to...
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Packer Stausee | © TV Region Graz - Kopp
  • 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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Ödensee | © TVB Ausseerland Salzkammergut-Tom Lamm
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  • 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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Boot fahren am Erlaufsee | © TV Hochsteiermark | Rudy Dellinger
  • Mariazell

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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Podolerteich | © Tourismusverband Murau
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  • St. Lambrecht

Podolerteich Pond

The Podolerteich is hidden in the middle of the forest of the Zirbitzkogel-Grebenzen Nature Park at 1,050 meters above...
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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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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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Röcksee 4 | © Robert Sommerauer
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  • Mureck

Röcksee - Badesee

The Rock Guesthouse, along with the Röcksee lake, which has been owned by the family for decades, continues to be a...
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Gregor_John | © Gregor John
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  • St. Veit in der Südsteiermark

Wakepark Planksee

The Planksee offers a spacious public bathing area with excellent water quality. Here you can enjoy yourself on the...
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  • Schladming-Rohrmoos-Pichl

Leisure park Pichl

An unforgettable summer day
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recreationallake Mönichwald_view_Eastern Styria | © Freizeitsee Mönihcwald
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  • Waldbach-Mönichwald

Recreationallake Mönichwald

The swimming lake in Mönichwald belongs to the "Seegasthof Breineder" and offers guests and visitors a chance to cool...
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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