Swimming in the Salzkammergut
The most beautiful bathing places and lidos in the region
What could be nicer on a hot summer day than swimming in the cool water at a beautiful lake? The Salzkammergut is known for its many different lakes that invite you to take a dip.
Numerous lakes, many bathing places and great lidos are at your disposal in the Salzkammergut and in the region around Bad Goisern. Swim with your children in one of the lido pools, take a dip after a challenging mountain bike tour or go for a spontaneous swim when you pass a suitable spot on the lake while racing your bike. The choice is entirely up to you. Whether you want to enjoy the sun at a quiet bathing spot, take your dog for a swim or spend a fun day with the kids at a lido - there is something for everyone when it comes to swimming in the Salzkammergut. A true paradise for every water sports fan!
To make your choice a little easier, we have put together a small list of the most beautiful bathing spots in the area for you. Have a look at it:
Bathing places
Hallstättersee, Wolfgangsee, Mondsee, ... the list is almost endless. And all these lakes are perfect for swimming.
Bathing spot "Bathing island Hallstatt" | 10,1 km | by car: 15 min | by bike: 30 min
Address: Bathing island Hallstatt; A-4830 Hallstatt
The bathing area "Bathing island Hallstatt" is located in the municipality of Hallstatt in the district of Lahn. This is a public bathing facility that is particularly suitable for families with children. There is a beautiful sunbathing lawn, shaded areas and shallow access to the lake, including a sandy bay specially built for small children. The natural beach also has a children's playground.
Bathing spot "Winkl" | 12,6 km | by car: 20 min | by bike: 40 min
Address: Winkl natural bathing beach; Winkl; 4831 Obertraun
The "Winkl" swimming pool is a natural bathing area in Winkl in Obertraun. It has a sunny lawn and shady trees. The natural pool is divided by barriers into three bathing areas, a normal bathing area, a nudist bathing area and a dog bathing area.
Bathing spot "Wasswiese" | 27,5 km | by car: 25 min | by bike: 1 h 30 min
Address: Natural beach Wasswiese; Gschwendt 275; A-5350 Strobl
The natural beach "Wasswiese" is located in Strobl and is a public bathing place with a sunbathing lawn and a paved bathing jetty. Numerous trees provide enough shade on hot summer days and the shallow entrance is ideally suited for children and older people. The natural beach also has a small children's playground and its own kiosk with snacks and ice cream.
Bathing spot "Felmayerbad" | 25,1 km | by car: 25 min | by bike: 1 h 15 min
Address: Sunbathing lawn Felmayerbad; Seestraße 8; A-5350 Strobl
The natural swimming pool "Felmayerbad" is located in Strobl. It is a public bathing area with a sunny sunbathing lawn, shady trees, but without a paved bathing jetty. On the other hand, the shallow entrance is ideal for children and older people. The "Felmayerbad" also has two beach volleyball courts, a children's playground and a beach kiosk.
Bathing spot "Loibichl" | 44,8 km | by car: 45 min | by bike: 2 h 20 min
Address: Bathing spot Loibichl; A-5311 Innerschwand at lake Mondsee
The natural beach "Loibichl" is located in the municipality of Loibichl am Mondsee and is a larger public bathing facility. There is a beautiful lawn for sunbathing, numerous shaded areas and a paved bathing jetty. The shallow entrance is ideally suited for children and older people, and there is also a sandy bay specially built for small children. The natural beach has a floating raft anchored in the lake. Catering is provided by the adjacent "Seestüberl".
Bathing spot "Schwarzindien" | 48,5 km | by car: 45 min | by bike: 2 h 30 min
Address: Schwarzindien; A-5310 St. Lorenz at lake Mondsee
The "Schwarzindien" natural swimming pool is located in the municipality of "Schwarzindien" on Lake Mondsee. This is a public bathing area with a sunny lawn and shady trees. The natural bathing area also has a paved bathing jetty and a small beach kiosk.
Beach baths
Parents with children know exactly what it's like - boredom when children go swimming. To make sure this doesn't happen, we have listed the best lidos in the region below, where slides, diving towers and the like make a day at the beach a success for the whole family.
Untersee Lakeside Bathing Area at Lake Hallstatt | 2 km | by car: 5 min | by bike: 5 min
Address: Untersee Lakeside Bathing Area; 4823 Bad Goisern at Lake Hallstatt
The "Untersee" lido is located in St. Gilgen and offers children and young people everything you could wish for when swimming. The sunny sunbathing lawns and shady spots are perfect for a day at the lake. The shallow entrance is ideally suited for small children. The lido has a children's slide, a 3-metre diving board, a floating raft and a beach volleyball court. Guests also have access to the lido building with changing rooms, toilets and showers, as well as the lido restaurant.
Beach resort "St. Gilgen" on Lake Wolfgangsee | 35,5 km | by car: 35 min | by bike: 1 h 50 min
Address: Beach resort Sankt Gilgen; Mondseestraße 12; 5340 St. Gilgen
The "St. Gilgen" lido is located in the municipality of St. Gilgen on Lake Wolfgang. This lido is more suitable for families with smaller children and has sunny sunbathing areas, a large jetty, a slide for small children and a small diving board. Catering is provided by the lido restaurant. The shallow entrance is particularly suitable for small children, and a separate area with fine gravel keeps young children entertained. Toilets, showers and changing rooms are available for guests in the adjacent lido building.
Beach resort "Alpenseebad" at Lake Mondsee | 49,8 km | by car: 45 min | by bike: 2 h 35 min
Address: Alpenseebad Mondsee; Seebadstraße 3; 5310 Mondsee
The lido "Alpenseebad" is located in the municipality of Mondsee. This lido is suitable for both small and large children. It has a spacious area, many sunny sunbathing areas, many shady places and a large jetty. Particularly exciting are the two large slides, the diving tower with 1-metre, 3-metre and 5-metre boards, the floating island and the inflatable bathing islands for climbing, jumping and sliding. There is also a separate toddler area with a baby pool, a slide for toddlers, a large sand area and a separate non-swimmer area. The shallow entry is particularly suitable for children and older people. Entertainment away from the pool is provided by 3 beach volleyball courts and a children's playground. The lido kiosk provides refreshments. Changing rooms, showers and toilets are located in several places throughout the lido.
Dog bathing areas nearby
As promised, we also list some dog bathing areas in the region for your holiday with your dog.
Dog bathing area at Lake Hallstatt | 12,1 km | by car: 15 min | by bike: 40 min
Address: Parking space "Landbettler"; L547; 4831 Obertraun
The dog bathing area is located in the immediate vicinity of the "Landbettler" car park on Lake Hallstatt. The bathing area has its own dog toilet.
Dog bathing area at Lake Hallstatt | 12,6 km | by car: 20 min | by bike: 40 min
Address: Natural bathing beach Winkl; Winkl; 4831 Obertraun
The dog bathing area at Lake Hallstatt is located in the "Winkl" natural swimming pool. Here you can swim together with your dog. You also have your own dog toilet at your disposal here.
Dog bathing area at Lake Mondseee | 44,7 km | by car: 40 min | by bike: 2 h 20 min
Address: Free lake access Plomberg; Plomberg; 5310 St. Lorenz at Lake Mondsee
At Mondsee, bathing with dogs is permitted in the Plomberg district at the free lake accesses between Plomberg and Scharfling. Please note that bathing with dogs is not permitted at the public bathing area in the municipality of Plomberg.
Perfectly located hotel in the middle of the most beautiful bathing areas and lidos in the Salzkammergut region
Are you ready for a swim during your summer holiday in Bad Goisern? Then send Landhotel Agathawirt your non-binding enquiry and look forward to exploring the lakes in the region while swimming. Or book conveniently online. We look forward to seeing you.
