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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. 

Boy on the jetty with snorkelling equipment | © Region Graz - Mias Photoart
  • 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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  • Grimming-Donnersbachtal

Lake Putterer

Warmest alpine moor lake in Styria.
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  • Gaal

Swimming pond Gaal

The 3.000 m² swimming pond with drinking water quality is a popular meeting place for locals and guests alike.
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Entspannen am Schattensee | © Tourismusverband Murau
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  • Krakau

Schattensee

The Schattensee is a special kind of natural jewel. It impresses with its pristine, quiet and, above all, romantic...
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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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Dive into the Pinggau bathing lake | © Oststeiermark Tourismus
  • Pinggau

Swimming lake Pinggau

Swimming fun for young and old!
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recreationallake Mönichwald_view_Eastern Styria | © Freizeitsee Mönihcwald
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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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  • 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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  • 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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Leopoldsteinersee
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  • Eisenerz

Leopoldsteinersee

Leopoldsteiner See a hidden and pristine gem, poses a stunning sight embedded in the impressive foothills of...
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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