Swimming fun & water sports on Lake Attersee
A summer as it should be!
Lake Attersee in the Salzkammergut is not only the largest lake in Upper Austria, but also one of the clearest in Europe. In summer, it becomes a paradise for anyone who loves to get their head under water or the sun on their face. Whether you want to swim, relax or have a bit of action - everything is possible here!
With excellent water quality and plenty of bathing spots right by the lake, Lake Attersee is the perfect place for anyone who wants to cool off on hot summer days. Whether you want to chill out in a chic lido, splash around in an idyllic bay with the family or simply dangle your feet in the water - you'll find your own personal paradise here.
The water always stays nice and cool, even when the sun is really blazing. Perfect for families who like to relax or for anyone who wants to swim their laps.
Water sports on Lake Attersee - action-packed or relaxed
Those who like sporty activities will get their money's worth at Lake Attersee! The lake is huge, deep and offers ideal conditions for
- Stand-up paddling (SUP) - for relaxed laps or as a sporting challenge
- Sailing - with schools and hire centres right on site
- Windsurfing & kitesurfing - when the wind is right, it's on!
- Diving - clear water, exciting underwater worlds
- Swimming - from a leisurely freestyle to a marked-out course
For those who are just starting out or would like to hire equipment, there are many local providers who will make it easy for you to get started.
Lake Attersee - your summer destination for sun, water & fun
Lake Attersee is the perfect mix of swimming fun, water sports and stunning scenery. Whether you want to plunge into the waves, enjoy the sun or simply float in the water in peace and quiet - everyone will find their little piece of summer bliss here.
So what are you waiting for? The lake is calling!
Water skiing, tyre driving
Everything to do with boats
Lake Attersee is a popular destination for boaters: whether by motorboat, sailing boat or simply by pedalo. Certain rules must be adhered to in order to take all bathers into consideration.
At the same time, there are numerous services for your boat: Does your sailing boat need a new sail? Do you need someone to set your buoy? Would you like to launch your boat? Do you need a berth? We have summarised all the contact points for you.
Sailing with the Rosenwind
Lake Attersee is not only home to Austria's oldest sailing club, the Union Yacht Club Attersee, but there are yacht and sailing clubs in all the towns around the lake that keep the long tradition of sailing on Lake Attersee active and alive.
Do you want to get your sailing licence? No problem! Our sailing schools are the right place for you. If you get hungry during your sailing trip, simply moor up at one of our restaurants with a public or private jetty and treat yourself to a meal.
Anchor-free protection zones in Lake Attersee
No-anchoring zone, protected monument zone, Nussdorf am Attersee
No-anchoring zone UNESCO World Heritage Site, Litzlberg-Süd
No-anchoring zone UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Abtsdorf, Attersee
No-anchoring zone protected monument area, Seewalchen
The anchor-free zones are marked in red on the detailed map of Lake Attersee.
People have lived in pile-dwelling settlements on the shore since the Neolithic Age. On the shores of Lake Attersee, the prehistoric village ruins in the lake bed have been surprisingly well preserved. Anchoring in these areas destroys the pile dwellings, which are over 6000 years old.
An anchor of any size digs into the ground and the anchor chain abrades the surface of the lake bed. Destruction caused by anchors is clearly evident in the annual inspections of the sites.
In 2016, the BH Vöcklabruck issued an "Ordinance regarding the prevention of dangers to the pile-dwelling stations in the Attersee anchor ban", which prohibits anchoring and dragging chains in these areas.
