Bathing holiday in Salzburg region
After a warm summer day, there's nothing like a swim in the cool, clear water of a mountain lake. Around the lakes of the Salzkammergut you'll find numerous public lidos and swimming spots for swimming near Salzburg. Among the best-known swimming lakes are Wolfgangsee, Fuschlsee and Mondsee, whose clear water ranks among the most beautiful swimming lakes in Austria.
What?
Swimming at the Hintersee and the lakes of the Salzkammergut
Who for?
Guests of Hotel DAS Hintersee
Region?
Salzburger Land, Salzkammergut
Distance to the most beautiful swimming lakes near Salzburg in the Salzkammergut
| Hintersee Lake ~ 5.3 km, approx. 13 minutes |
| Fuschlsee ~ 17.9 km, approx. 20 minutes |
| Wolfgangsee ~ 27.6 km, approx. 29 minutes |
| Mondsee ~ 31.6 km, approx. 29 minutes |
| Attersee ~ 56.2 km, approx. 43 minutes |
Swimming at the Hintersee
Just a few minutes' drive from the hotel, you'll find the private swimming spot right on the Hintersee. Sun loungers under parasols and a raft to swim out to make for a relaxed afternoon by the water.
- Sun loungers & parasols right by the lake
- Raft for swimming
- Just a few minutes' drive from the hotel
Find all the details on the private swimming spot here: Hintersee swimming spot
What does the Fuschlsee in the Salzkammergut offer?
The Fuschlsee has emerald-green, crystal-clear water of drinking water quality. As a nature reserve, boats with combustion engines are prohibited here, keeping the water clean and calm.
In the hight of summer, it reaches a pleasant 20 to 24 °C. Around the lake there are four official main swimming spots as well as several smaller natural access points.
- Fuschlseebad in Fuschl am See: heated outdoor pool, giant slide, SUP rental
- Naturbadestrand Hof: shallow entry, long wooden jetty, great for families
- Badeplätze Wesenauer and Stöllinger on the south shore: quiet, with kiosk
More information at: fuschlsee.salzkammergut.at
Swimming at the Wolfgangsee
Around the Wolfgangsee there are numerous public lidos in Strobl, St. Wolfgang and St. Gilgen. Whether relaxing with a towel and a book by the shore or diving straight into the water. The lake can also be enjoyed with your dog at several swimming spots.
- 11 public lidos around the lake
- Natural beach and sunbathing lawns in Strobl, including a beach volleyball court
- Dog-friendly swimming spots, e.g. Waldbad Fürberg or Badeplatz Franzosenschanze
More information at: www.austria.info
Where can you swim in Lake Mondsee?
Lake Mondsee is one of the warmest lakes in the Salzkammergut. In the height of summer, the water regularly reaches a pleasant 23 to 26 °C, ideal for long afternoons in the water. Add to that its drinking water quality and the scenic backdrop beneath the Drachenwand. Around the lake there are four large public swimming spots, ranging from a large lido to a quiet natural beach.
- Alpenseebad Mondsee, the largest outdoor pool facility in Upper Austria: slides, diving tower and sandy beach
- Naturbadeplätze Schwarzindien and Loibichl: sunbathing lawns, swimming jetty and kiosk
- Naturstrand Plomberg: located right beneath the Drachenwand
More information at: www.austria.info
Swimming at the Attersee
As it reaches depths of up to 171 metres, it warms up somewhat more slowly than other lakes in the region, but still reaches a pleasant 22 to 24 °C in the height of summer. Around the lake there are over 20 public swimming spots, ranging from large lidos to freely accessible natural swimming areas.
- Strandbad Seewalchen and Erlebnisbad Attersee: heated pools and water slides
- Natural swimming spots such as Sprinzensteinpark or Kohlbauernaufsatz: free entry and sunbathing lawns
- Popular among sailors and divers thanks to the clear water and the Rosenwind
More information on Lake Attersee is available at: www.austria.info
"Bergwelt" spa area: Relax after swimming
After a day at the lakes of the Salzkammergut, the hotel DAS Hintersee's 350 m² spa area is open daily from 2:00 pm to 9:00 pm.
- Herbal sauna, Stube sauna and alpine sauna
- Whirlpool and experience showers
- Massages available on request at reception
Find details on the "Bergwelt" spa here: SPA Bergwelt
The Ebner family at DAS Hintersee is happy to receive your obligation-free holiday enquiry at any time. Whether you want to freshen up at the Hintersee lake or in the nearby Wolfgangsee or Fuschlsee lakes, there is more than enough choice during your bathing holiday in the Salzkammergut in the Salzburg region.
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