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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 Murau | © Tourismusverband Murau
  • 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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  • 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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FreizeitanlageMöderbrugg-Anlage-Murtal-Steiermark | © Freizeitanlage Möderbrugg
  • Pölstal

Recrational Area Möderbrugg

Swimming fun in the Pölstal
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  • Premstätten

Schwarzl Leisure Centre

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

Recreational Area Unzmarkt

The Unzmarkt-Frauenburg leisure park offers fun, sport, relaxation and enjoyment in a healthy natural environment with...
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  • Rettenegg

Natural bathing pond Rettenegg

Enjoy yourself at the natural bathing pond in Rettenegg on hot summer days!
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  • 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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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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  • 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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Freizeitzentrum Gössl, Grundlsee, Bathing | © Steinegger
  • Grundlsee

Lake Grundlsee

The Grundlsee is the largest lake in Styria and a popular natural and excursion destination in the Ausseerland –...
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Altausseer See with village and Loser | © TVB Ausseerland Salzkammergut-Katrin Kerschbaumer
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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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  • 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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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