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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. 

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Tiebersee | © (c) Region Graz - studio draussen
  • Frohnleiten

Tieber Leisure Centre

Once a gravel pit, today this up-to-date recreation centre has opportunities for sport, a camp site with fixed pitches,...
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Biobadeteich-Pöls-Ansicht1-Murtal-Steiermark | © Gemeinde Pöls-Oberkurzheim
  • Pöls-Oberkurzheim

Bio Swimming Lake Pöls-Oberkurzheim

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

Natural swimming pond Fischbach

The natural swimming pond in Fischbach is perfect for a refreshing dip on warm summer days!
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Freizeitanlage-Zechner-Anlage1-Murtal-Steiermark | © Freizeitanlage Zechner
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  • Kobenz

Recrational Area Zechner

The Zechner Teich in Kobenz is the right place to cool off quickly on hot days or to spend a wonderful day at the beach.
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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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Salza Stausee, Bad Mitterndorf, Frühling | © Daniela Casari
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  • Bad Mitterndorf

Salza Reservoir

Feel the unique atmosphere at this place!
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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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Freibad Murau | © Tourismusverband Murau
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  • Murau

Natural outdoor pool Murau

The outdoor swimming pool located in the Schanzenkessel of Murau is very spacious with over 50,000 m² and invites you...
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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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Toplitzsee lake, Grundlsee, Beautiful view | © Schifffahrt Grundlsee/Eisenberger
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  • Grundlsee

Toplitzsee

The Toplitzsee near Gößl in the Ausseerland is a secluded mountain lake in the Totes Gebirge Nature Reserve. It is...
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Badesee Weißenbach | © Stadt Liezen
  • Liezen

Badesee Weißenbach

In the southern part of the Weißenbach bei Liezen municipality, with a beautiful view of the Weißenbacher Wände,...
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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