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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
  • 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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  • Köflach

Fischen in Piberstein

Lake Piberstein in Köflach is an impressive bathing lake in the Lipizzanerheimat region, characterised by its size...
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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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  • Schladming-Rohrmoos-Pichl

Leisure park Pichl

An unforgettable summer day
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  • Gamlitz

Motorikpark Gamlitz und Landschaftsteiche

The motorikpark®  built around the Gamlitz landscape ponds is the largest of its kind in Europe with its 41 stations...
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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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  • Pöls-Oberkurzheim

Bio Swimming Lake Pöls-Oberkurzheim

The organic bathing pond is one of the largest in Austria.
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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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  • 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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  • Großsteinbach

Chess Flower World Leisure Centre

The 3 ha recreational lake with very good water quality invites you to swim, enjoy and relax in Eastern Styria!
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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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  • 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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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