Bathing Lakes in Upper Austria

Lake Attersee
The turquoise-colored Lake Attersee, measuring almost 47 km² in size, is internationally famed for its excellent sailing conditions. Particularly the constant “Rosenwind” (Rose wind) guarantees exceptional sailing and surfing fun, but diving along the lakeshore and waterskiing are also popular sports at this warm lake.
Facilities: bathing areas, cruise lines, boat rental, sailing and surfing courses, boat docks, camping grounds, hotels
Further Information: www.attersee.at

Lake Hallstatt
Because of its ideal position at the center of the 76 Salzkammergut lakes and its cleanliness, Lake Hallstatt is particularly suited for the following water sports: swimming, fishing, canoeing, rafting, and diving. At 508m above sea level, this 125m deep lake has one of the largest fish populations and supports all kinds of diving sports.
Facilities: bathing areas, nude beaches, cruise lines, canoeing, kayaking, boat rental, camping grounds, hotels
Further Information: www.dachstein-salzkammergut.at

Irrsee / Zellersee
Irrsee or Zellersee, as it is also known, is delightfully located in the scenic Salzkammergut region. In the summer this 5km long and 27°C warm lake offers recreation for swimmers, sunbathers and fishers.
Facilities: bathing beaches, fishing, campsites, hotels
Further Information: www.oberoesterreich.at

Lake Mondsee
The 12km long Lake Mondsee is known as Upper Austria’s warmest lake, with water temperatures reaching up to 26°C in July and August. So it’s no wonder that this lake at the foot of the impressive Drachenwand mountain should attract a lot of sun bathers and water nymphs. Watersports are also a big attraction, with a choice of sailing, waterskiing, wind surfing, and diving.
Facilities: bathing areas, boat docks, cruise lines, boat rental, sailing and surfing courses, waterskiing, camping grounds, hotels
Further Information: www.mondsee.at

The Oberinnviertler Lakes (Holzöstersee, Höllerersee, Heratingersee)
The Oberinnviertler Lakes lie in the midst of a lovely pre-alpine landscape, between the incomparable Ibmer moor, green meadows, shadowy woods, and cultivated fields. Three lakes that invite you to bathe from May onwards, 350 million square meters of woodland, Europe’s biggest upland moor, and unique natural reserves and bird sanctuaries.
Facilities: bathing areas, boat rental, sailing classes, camping grounds, hotels
Further Information: www.oberoesterreich.at

Lake Traunsee
Framed by the gently rolling pre-alpine hills and the first outliers of the rugged Kalkalpen alps, Lake Traunsee, Austria’s third-biggest lake, has something to offer for every taste. Swimmers can find free-of-charge bathing areas, as well as fee-based bathing resorts with solar-heated open air swimming pools. Watersports enthusiasts can enjoy sailing, surfing, waterskiing, rowing and diving.
Facilities: bathing areas, cruise lines, boat rental, sailing and surfing classes, waterskiing, boat docks, camping grounds, hotels
Further Information: www.traunsee.at

Lake Wolfgangsee
A multi-faceted array of watersports awaits visitors to Lake Wolfgangsee, one of the warmest lakes in the Salzkammergut, situated in the provinces of Upper Austria and Salzburg. Sailors and surfers especially appreciate the constant fair weather wind. St. Wolfgang is the main holiday destination at the Upper Austrian part of the lake.
Facilities: bathing areas, cruise lines, boat docks, boat rental, waterskiing, sailing and surfing classes
Further Information: www.wolfgangsee.at