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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. 

Pibersteiner See_Wassersport | © Stadtgemeinde Köflach
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Fischen in Piberstein

Lake Piberstein in Köflach is an impressive bathing lake in the Lipizzanerheimat region, characterised by its size and...
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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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  • Murau

Natural outdoor pool Murau

The outdoor pool, located in Murau's Schanzenkessel, is very generously dimensioned with over 50,000m² and invites you...
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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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  • Grundlsee

Lake Grundlsee

Lake Grundlsee is set in the wonderful mountain landscape of the Toten Gebirge and invites to activities in an intact...
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  • Grundlsee

Toplitzsee

Lake Toplitz is one of the most beautiful and unique lakes in the Salzkammergut - it lies in a deep rocky basin.
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  • Schladming-Rohrmoos-Pichl

Leisure park Pichl

An unforgettable summer day
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  • 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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Stubenberg Lake

Leisure paradise Stubenbergsee
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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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  • Stainz

Recreational facility Rauch-Farm

In the leisure complex you will find 2 clay tennis courts, a wonderful idyllic natural swimming pond, extensive play...
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  • Greinbach

Greinis leisure world

Greini's leisure world welcomes you - natural bathing lake and leisure facility for sun worshipers in the middle of the...
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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