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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. 

Natural swimming pond Gruber_Pond with jetty_Eastern Styria | © Naturbadeteich Gruber
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  • Pöllau

Natural Bathing Pond Gruber

We offer many leisure activities like our own natural bathing pond (5000 m²).
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Toplitzsee, Grundlsee, Idylle pur | © Schifffahrt Grundlsee/Eisenberger
  • 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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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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recreationallake Mönichwald_view_Eastern Styria | © Freizeitsee Mönihcwald
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  • 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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Natural swimming pond Rettenegg_Pond_Eastern Styria | © Naturbadeteich Rettenegg
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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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Großsteinbach_Lake2_Eastern Styria | © Gemeinde Großsteinbach
  • Großsteinbach

Chess Flower World Leisure Centre

The 3 ha recreational lake with very good water quality invites you to swim, enjoy and relax in Eastern Styria!
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  • Grimming-Donnersbachtal

Swimming pond in Donnersbach

Small and fine.
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Badesee Wildon | © Lisi Maier
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  • Wildon

Wildon bathing lake

The Wildon bathing lake extends over an area of about 10 hectares and lies at the feet of the historic town center....
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Stausee Soboth Luftaufnahme | © Stausee Soboth
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  • Eibiswald

Reservoir Soboth

The fjord-like mountain lake enchants with its picturesque appearance and pleasant water temperatures. Fed by two...
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  • Grimming-Donnersbachtal

Swimming pond in Donnersbachwald

Cool & wet.
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Beim Naturbadesee Gleinstätten den Sommer genießen | © Weinland Camping
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  • Gleinstätten

Natural swimming lake Gleinstätten - Weinland Camping

In the middle of the South Styrian wine country is the natural swimming lake Gleinstätten. 12000m² water surface,...
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Greini`s leisure world_Jump_Eastern Styria | © Tourismusverband Oststeiermark
  • 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