All articles related to Lakes

23.08.2012 - 26.08.2012

Pink Lake Festival

Not the usual big-city backdrop, no parades for the titillation of curious onlookers, but rather an international get-together for gays, lesbians and everyone in between, including friends of the community, in a beautiful town amidst magical countryside at Lake Wörthersee.

Excursions

The best routes and excursions for your Austrian trip, through magnificent mountain passes, past spectacular lakes and through beautiful old towns. Here the journey itself is the reward!

Weddings in Vorarlberg

In Vorarlberg you can exchange vows alongside a glass of champagne in the Pfänder panoramic cable car, before embarking on a voyage of discovery of the Lake Constance region.

Weddings in Upper Austria

In Upper Austria it's all about getting married on water. Charter your very own wedding boat and cruise the picture perfect Lake Traunsee or Lake Attersee. Corny? Yes, but we love it!

Weddings in Carinthia

Carinthia is also known as Austria's Riviera. It is blissfully warm in summer, with plenty of beautiful lakes and resorts that cater for romantic waterside weddings. Or try something a bit more adventurous and make a true entrance at your ceremony by paraglider!

Tirol

Tirol sits in the west of Austria bordering to the North, Germany and to the South, Italy. It is in the heart of the Alps. From gentle alpine strolls to more extreme mountain treks including the well known Eagle's walk across the length of Tirol. Join a guided walk organised by your tour operator or local high alpine guide or simply grab your hiking boots, your map and go explore!

St. Wolfgang at Lake Wolfgang

St. Wolfgang lies in a charming setting on the banks of Lake Wolfgang. The village centre has an ancient pilgrimage church and frescoed old buildings, as well as the 'White Horse Inn' made famous by the Operetta of the same name. Whether you are looking for a relaxing time cruising the crystal clear waters of a mountain lake, a fantastic base to walk around the mountains, or a centre with great excursions, St. Wolfgang has everything!

Carinthian summer

Discover a Mediterranean climate on the shores of Lake Wörthersee warmed by natural springs to a balmy 21°C

Where Opposites Attract

See “André Chénier” at the 2012 Bregenz Festival, with 2 nights’ accommodation, welcome drink, ticket for the opera and Bodensee-Vorarlberg Leisure Card.

Swimming & Water Sports

Despite being a land-locked country, there is certainly no shortage of lakes in Austria to make a splash in. Take a refreshing dip or have a go at diving, sailing or one of the other water sports on offer. In Austria you can always be sure that the water is so good you could even drink it!

Round Trips Austria

Immerse yourself into the pulsating lifestyle of Austria's cities. Discover the mighty moutain summits, the far ranging fields, the crystal-clear waters. Enjoy the delicious specialities of each region. Compile your personal round trip of Austria here.

Bregenzer Festspiele

Bregenz is different. An opera festival with two stages: a traditional opera house, home to less-known operas, and an open-air lakeside stage, where productions are held in the most spectacular fashion.

The Styrian Trump Card

With the Styria Golf Card you are invited to “tee” time on 23 diverse and exciting courses between alpine panoramas and luscious vineyards in the Green Heart of Austria.

Bathing Lakes in Carinthia

Carinthia is not known as Austria's Riviera without reason. This South Eastern corner of Austria is blissfully warm in summer, providing excellent swimming and tanning oppurtunties at its many beautiful lakes.

Bathing Lakes in Tirol

The Heart of the Alps, where some 10,000 clean springs bubble up to the surface, offers a wonderful combination of majestic mountains and glittering lakes which are up to 27°C warm.

Bregenz

Vorarlberg’s capital is delightfully located at Lake Constance, Central Europe’s third largest lake, and offers a dense cultural programme coupled with a wide range of outdoor activities.

Eisenstadt

Despite being Austria’s smallest provincial capital, this former seat of the Esterhazy noble family range, home to some 13,000 inhabitants, has plenty to offer its guests.

Bathing Lakes in SalzburgerLand

185 lakes adorn the landscape across the Salzkammergut region, through mountain valleys and on mountain tops. SalzburgerLand's lakes all have one thing in common: the extraordinary quality of their water.

Bathing Lakes in Burgenland

Often overshadowed by better known destinations, Burgenland is decidedly different. There are no high mountains here and very little snow, but 300 days of annual sunshine with a very mild climate.

Bathing Lakes in Styria

These sky blue lakes are large enough for boat trips, although the warm shores are never far away. Relax and enjoy the summer in Styria, the Green Heart of Austria.

Bathing Lakes in Upper Austria

Alongside the "Salzkammergutweg" the most famous Upper Austrian lakes and warm thermal springs of drinking water quality line up like beautiful pearls on a string, surrounded by a stunning mountain backdrop.

Bathing Lakes in Vorarlberg

Take in an opera on Lake Constance, or kick back on the sandy shores and allow the gentle waves of one of Vorarlberg's lesser known aqua beauties to trickle over your toes.

Bathing Lakes in Vienna

Vienna is known around the world as the city on the Danube, but it is also home to wetlands, streams, ponds and lakes. In short, there are plenty of opportunities to take a dip when visiting the capital.

Bathing Lakes in Lower Austria

Several lakes serve as backdrop for regional festivals in Lower Austria. Take Lunzer See, for example, which hosts the annual "Wellenklänge". Or the Herrensee and its "Schrammel.Klang.Festival".