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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. 

Salza Stausee | © TVB Ausseerland Salzkammergut | Hermann Rastl
  • Bad Mitterndorf

Salza Reservoir

Feel the unique atmosphere at this place!
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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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  • Ramsau am Dachstein

Ramsau Beach

The amusement park "Ramsau Beach" has gradually been transformed into an island of well-being. Here everyone can enjoy...
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Naturbadeteich Oberhaag | © Naturbadeteich Oberhaag
  • Oberhaag

Naturbadeteich Oberhaag

It is a pleasure to relax in the shade of the trees or just let the sun caress you. Water, from time immemorial the...
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  • Grimming-Donnersbachtal

Swimming pond in Irdning

Water, Art & Grimming.
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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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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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  • Schladming-Rohrmoos-Pichl

Leisure park Pichl

An unforgettable summer day
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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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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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Furtner Teich
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  • Neumarkt in der Steiermark

Großer Furtner Teich

The Furtner pond has been very popular for decades, whether with fishermen, bathing enthusiasts or nature lovers.
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Freizeitzentrum Gössl, Grundlsee, Baden | © Freizeitzentrum Gössl
  • 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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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