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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. 

Badesee in Krakaudorf
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  • Krakau

Swimming lake Krakaudorf

The Krakaudorf bathing lake is a natural bathing lake and is located at around 1170 meters above sea level. For the hot...
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Thalersee_1 | © Harry Schiffer
  • Thal

Thalersee

An idyll right at the gates of the city! Not only peope of Graz love the Thalersee as an excursion destination for the...
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recreationallake Mönichwald_view_Eastern Styria | © Freizeitsee Mönihcwald
  • 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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Schwarzl Freizeitzentrum | © Region Graz - Harry Schiffer
  • Premstätten

Schwarzl Freizeitzentrum

Schwarzlsee, the Graz people’s lake offers a huge range of sports and recreational activities.
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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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  • Grimming-Donnersbachtal

Swimming pond in Irdning

Water, Art & Grimming.
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Podolerteich | © Naturpark Zirbitzkogel-Grebenzen, Mediadome
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  • St. Lambrecht

Podolerteich

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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Hirzmann Stausee_Boot | © Georg Preßler
  • Edelschrott

Buffet "Seeblick zur Ströhbernen Brücke"

Experience nature up close at the Hirzmann reservoir in Edelschrott!
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Badesee Mühlen | © Naturpark Zirbitzkogel-Grebenzen
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  • Mühlen

Swimming lake Mühlen

Into the cool water... An insider tip for swimmers, anglers, nature enthusiasts, families and for camping friends is...
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Freizeitzentrum Gössl, Grundlsee,Seeblick von Gößl | © Steinegger
  • 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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  • Stadl-Predlitz-Turrach

Freizeitanlage Badesee 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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Swimming Lake Passail_Water Playground_Eastern Styria | © Freizeitzentrum Passail
  • Passail

Swimming Lake and recreational facility Passail

There is a lot to experience and discover at the Passailer bathing lake and in the leisure center. The large swimming...
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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