--- title: The most beautiful, hidden bathing lakes and river baths url: "https://www.upperaustria.com/en/activities/water-sports/bathing-in-upper-austria/the-most-beautiful-hidden-bathing-lakes-and-river-baths.html" description: "Here we reveal 16 insider tips for the cosiest spots in Upper Austria for swimming and cooling off: Whether it's a crystal-clear mountain lake, a fresh river bath or a hidden pond - summer bathing fun is guaranteed here." image: "https://www.upperaustria.com/fileadmin/user_upload/upperaustria/Logo_upperuastria_RGB_300x300px_Websites.png" date: 2024-10-31 modified: 2024-10-31 --- # The most beautiful, hidden bathing lakes and river baths The 16 most beautiful, hidden bathing lakes and river baths =========================================================== Everyone knows the big lakes in Upper Austria. But where are the cosy spots in Upper Austria for swimming and cooling off? Here we reveal 16 insider tips for summer bathing fun - from crystal-clear mountain lakes and fresh river baths to hidden ponds. [ ![](https://www.upperaustria.com/fileadmin/_processed_/0/9/csm_Baden-Langbathsee-1_3s_1bc452eb9c.jpg "Photo: Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH./Robert Maybach: Bathing in the lake in the Salzkammergut region in Upper Austria") 1. Vorderer and Hinterer Langbathsee, Ebensee The two lakes are nature reserves and natural jewels with a fantastic mountain panorama. ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/activities/water-sports/bathing-in-upper-austria/the-most-beautiful-hidden-bathing-lakes-and-river-baths/oesterreich-poi/detail/430002680/nature-reserve-lakes-langbathseen.html) Open copyright © Photo: Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH./Robert Maybach: Bathing in the lake in the Salzkammergut region in Upper Austria Close copyright [ ![Der Naturbadesee Resilacke im Mühlviertel umgeben von Wald und Granitsteinen.](https://www.upperaustria.com/fileadmin/_processed_/d/e/csm_MuehlviertelSommerResilackeEntspannungbadenNatur_OberoesterreichTourismusGmbHRobertMaybach_037658e593.jpg "Foto Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH/Robert Maybach: Ein Ort der Erholung und Entspannung - das Naturbad Resilacke im Mühlviertel") 2. Resilacke, Kleinzell In a former granite quarry. ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/activities/water-sports/bathing-in-upper-austria/the-most-beautiful-hidden-bathing-lakes-and-river-baths/oesterreich-poi/detail/430002242/resilacke-natural-pool-rock-pool.html) Open copyright © Foto Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH/Robert Maybach: Ein Ort der Erholung und Entspannung - das Naturbad Resilacke im Mühlviertel Close copyright [ ![Vier Badegäste fahren in einem Tretboot am türkisfarbenen Gleinkersee. Im Hintergrund Berge und Wald.](https://www.upperaustria.com/fileadmin/_processed_/c/c/csm_PyhrnPrielTretbootWasserspassGleinkersee_PyhrnPrielTourismusGmbHFlorianLierzer_d77363bb9e.jpg "Foto Pyhrn-Priel Tourismus GmbH/Florian Lierzer: Wasserspaß am Gleinkersee, Urlaubsregion Pyhrn-Priel") 3. Gleinkersee, Roßleithen A natural jewel, surrounded by mountains and forests. ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/activities/water-sports/bathing-in-upper-austria/the-most-beautiful-hidden-bathing-lakes-and-river-baths/oesterreich-poi/detail/430001523/lake-gleinkersee-a-natural-juwel.html) Open copyright © Foto Pyhrn-Priel Tourismus GmbH/Florian Lierzer: Wasserspaß am Gleinkersee, Urlaubsregion Pyhrn-Priel Close copyright [ ![View of the beach from a traditional wooden boat ](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAJCAQAAACRI2S5AAAAEElEQVR42mNkIAAYRxWAAQAG9gAKqv6+AwAAAABJRU5ErkJggg== "© Copyright: Andrea Schwarzlmüller") 4. Winkl, Obertraun Beautiful natural bathing area on Lake Hallstättersee. ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/activities/water-sports/bathing-in-upper-austria/the-most-beautiful-hidden-bathing-lakes-and-river-baths/oesterreich-poi/detail/200116/winkl-outdoor-pool.html) Open copyright © Copyright: Andrea Schwarzlmüller Close copyright [ ![Rosenhof natural bathing pond](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAJCAQAAACRI2S5AAAAEElEQVR42mNkIAAYRxWAAQAG9gAKqv6+AwAAAABJRU5ErkJggg== "© Copyright: Gemeinde Sandl") 5. Rosenhof pond, Sandl Hidden in the greenery. ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/activities/water-sports/bathing-in-upper-austria/the-most-beautiful-hidden-bathing-lakes-and-river-baths/oesterreich-poi/detail/430000443/natural-pond.html) Open copyright © Copyright: Gemeinde Sandl Close copyright [ ![Heratingersee bei Eggelsberg](https://www.upperaustria.com/fileadmin/_processed_/7/7/csm_Heratinger-See-BILD_0620_de05229da7.jpg "Foto: Oberösterreich Tourismus: Heratingersee bei Eggelsberg") 6. Heratingersee, Eggelsberg The protected lake is located in a moorland area and is one of the warmest bathing lakes in Austria. ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/activities/water-sports/bathing-in-upper-austria/the-most-beautiful-hidden-bathing-lakes-and-river-baths/oesterreich-poi/detail/200538/ibmer-heratingersee-strandbad.html) Open copyright © Foto: Oberösterreich Tourismus: Heratingersee bei Eggelsberg Close copyright [ ![Bilck auf den Rubnerteich am Morgen](https://www.upperaustria.com/fileadmin/_processed_/2/b/csm_MuehlviertelLiebenauTannermoorRubnerteichSteg_OberoesterreichTourismusGmbHMartinFickert_5dd50b9448.jpg "Foto Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH/Martin Fickert: Blick auf den Rubnerteich am Morgen") 7. Rubener pond, Liebenau Hidden natural moor bathing lake next to the Tanner Moor, with tiny bays and cosy spots. ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/activities/water-sports/bathing-in-upper-austria/the-most-beautiful-hidden-bathing-lakes-and-river-baths/oesterreich-poi/detail/430015221/rubner-teich-beim-tannermoor.html) Open copyright © Foto Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH/Martin Fickert: Blick auf den Rubnerteich am Morgen Close copyright [ ![Offensee Luftaufnahme](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAJCAQAAACRI2S5AAAAEElEQVR42mNkIAAYRxWAAQAG9gAKqv6+AwAAAABJRU5ErkJggg== "© Copyright: Ferienregion Traunsee") 8. Offensee, Ebensee Idyllic mountain lake at the foot of the Totes Gebirge. ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/activities/water-sports/bathing-in-upper-austria/the-most-beautiful-hidden-bathing-lakes-and-river-baths/oesterreich-poi/detail/430002703/european-nature-reserve-lake-offensee.html) Open copyright © Copyright: Ferienregion Traunsee Close copyright [ ![Rodltal with Waldbad in Gramastetten: A picturesque scene with a watercourse flowing over rocks and forming a small waterfall. The banks are surrounded by greenery with trees and bushes. A bridge crosses the watercourse and a wooden building can be seen in the background.](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAJCAQAAACRI2S5AAAAEElEQVR42mNkIAAYRxWAAQAG9gAKqv6+AwAAAABJRU5ErkJggg== "Rodlbad") 9. Rodl-Waldbad, Gramastetten River bath with dam and sluice gate. ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/activities/water-sports/bathing-in-upper-austria/the-most-beautiful-hidden-bathing-lakes-and-river-baths/oesterreich-poi/detail/200229/rodltal-valley-waldbad-pond.html) [ ![The idyllic Höllerersee lake with bathing jetty and trees](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAJCAQAAACRI2S5AAAAEElEQVR42mNkIAAYRxWAAQAG9gAKqv6+AwAAAABJRU5ErkJggg== "© Copyright: Vianovis") 10. Höllerersee, Haigermoos In a wooded hollow, one of the warmest lakes. ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/activities/water-sports/bathing-in-upper-austria/the-most-beautiful-hidden-bathing-lakes-and-river-baths/oesterreich-poi/detail/170004/hoellerersee-strandbad.html) Open copyright © Copyright: Vianovis Close copyright [ ![Klausteich\nPanorama_120x45](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAJCAQAAACRI2S5AAAAEElEQVR42mNkIAAYRxWAAQAG9gAKqv6+AwAAAABJRU5ErkJggg== "© Copyright: FotoGrafik bruno haneder") 11. Klausteich, St. Georgen/Walde Romantic pond, not accessible by car. ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/activities/water-sports/bathing-in-upper-austria/the-most-beautiful-hidden-bathing-lakes-and-river-baths/oesterreich-poi/detail/200464/klausteich-pond.html) Open copyright © Copyright: FotoGrafik bruno haneder Close copyright [ ![Ein Mädchen in hellblauem Badeanzug plantscht fröhlich im Gosausee. Es springt gerade mit hochgestreckten Armen im Wasser, rundherum spritzt Wasser hoch. Im Hintergrund unscharf der Dachstein, Waldhänge und Felswände. Wenige Wolken am Himmel, Sonnenschein.](https://www.upperaustria.com/fileadmin/_processed_/8/2/csm_DachsteinSalzammergutGosauseePlantschenKind_OberoesterreichTourismusGmbHStefanMayerhofer_69cc24ffb8.jpg "Foto Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbHStefan Mayerhofer Erfrischender Badespaß im Gosausee, Salzkammergut") 12. Gosausee, Gosau Swimming with a glacier view! This protected mountain lake offers refreshment in high summer. ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/activities/water-sports/bathing-in-upper-austria/the-most-beautiful-hidden-bathing-lakes-and-river-baths/oesterreich-poi/detail/201041/lake-gosau.html) Open copyright © Foto Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbHStefan Mayerhofer Erfrischender Badespaß im Gosausee, Salzkammergut Close copyright [ ![Weikerlsee Linz_c_Lilium Pictures (4)](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAJCAQAAACRI2S5AAAAEElEQVR42mNkIAAYRxWAAQAG9gAKqv6+AwAAAABJRU5ErkJggg== "Weikerlsee Linz_c_Lilium Pictures (4)") 13. Weikerlsee, Linz With bridge, viewing platform and nudist area. ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/activities/water-sports/bathing-in-upper-austria/the-most-beautiful-hidden-bathing-lakes-and-river-baths/oesterreich-poi/detail/201757/weikerlsee.html) [ ![Kranzling am Morgen](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAJCAQAAACRI2S5AAAAEElEQVR42mNkIAAYRxWAAQAG9gAKqv6+AwAAAABJRU5ErkJggg== "© Copyright: Marktgemeindeamt Haslach an der Mühl") 14. River bath Kranzling, Haslach Natural bath on the Große Mühl. ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/activities/water-sports/bathing-in-upper-austria/the-most-beautiful-hidden-bathing-lakes-and-river-baths/oesterreich-poi/detail/430000826/recreational-center.html) Open copyright © Copyright: Marktgemeindeamt Haslach an der Mühl Close copyright [ ![Erlebnis Natur-Waldbad Perg in Perg: An idyllic landscape with a wooden building surrounded by a well-tended garden area with lawns, trees and a river. The architecture of the building has a traditional feel, while the surrounding area has a park-like, natural character.](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAJCAQAAACRI2S5AAAAEElEQVR42mNkIAAYRxWAAQAG9gAKqv6+AwAAAABJRU5ErkJggg== "© Copyright: Boris Mitterlehner") 15. Forest bath, Perg With Kneipp facility, beach volleyball,... ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/activities/water-sports/bathing-in-upper-austria/the-most-beautiful-hidden-bathing-lakes-and-river-baths/oesterreich-poi/detail/430004225/perg-natural-forest-pool-experience.html) Open copyright © Copyright: Boris Mitterlehner Close copyright [ ![Fuerberg Waldbad](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAJCAQAAACRI2S5AAAAEElEQVR42mNkIAAYRxWAAQAG9gAKqv6+AwAAAABJRU5ErkJggg== "© Copyright: TVB") 16. Forest bath Fürberg, Wolfgangsee Idyllic bathing spot and cliff jumping into the lake. ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/activities/water-sports/bathing-in-upper-austria/the-most-beautiful-hidden-bathing-lakes-and-river-baths/oesterreich-poi/detail/202743/beach-fuerberg.html) Open copyright © Copyright: TVB Close copyright Further information ------------------- Here you can find more information about swimming in Upper Austria that might interest you: [Outdoor pools and swimming lakes](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/activities/water-sports/bathing-in-upper-austria.html) [Water temperatures ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/activities/water-sports/bathing-in-upper-austria/water-temperature.html) [Spas in Upper Austria](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/activities/health-and-wellness.html)