--- title: Natural ice surface Offensee url: "https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/430016249/natural-ice-surface-offensee.html" description: "The Offensee is a nature reserve at the foot of the ‘Totes Gebirge’ mountain range. For a few weeks in the year, the water surface freezes and creates a natural ice surface. If the ice is deemed strong enough, you can go for a walk, ice skate or play curling. The left side of the lake is widely used for this because the shore area is somewhat flatter there, especially in the front area just behind the reed belt. Do always be careful when you step on the ice as there are numerous springs that create air pockets which can soften the ice in some places and make it thinner. The natural ice surface usually forms sometime between mid-January and mid-February.Please note: Parking fees apply when using the parking spaces at Offensee.Fee-based times:Daily from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.Minimum fee €1.00/60 min.; each additional hour €1.00/60 min.; daily rate €8.00No charge for stays of less than 30 minutes!Motorhomes are not permitted to park between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. (there are two motorhome parking spaces available in Ebensee).The ticket machine nearby the toilets at Offensee (left side of the lake) accepts both cash and cashless payments. The ticket machine at the former Offensee restaurant (right side) only accepts cashless payments. In addition to these payment options, payment via Easypark is also possible. The parking ticket must be displayed visibly in the windscreen.If you have any questions, please contact our traffic wardens at strassenaufsicht@ebensee.ooe.gv.at" date: 2017-02-22 modified: 2026-03-18 --- # Natural ice surface Offensee Natural ice surface Offensee ============================== Ebensee, Oberösterreich, Österreich ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/215998/3852FF4F2E3030A3F6D59154540BA2E88493D1337389BB907A0AD96B27167C35/zugefrorener-offensee-mit-eibenberg-im-hintergrund.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/215999/C000B2B14B00A47AFC8016BC0BC1D59956CEBCDD5A913FCAD6848CCC8FBBA8C4/offensee-im-winter.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/216000/909A219C869EE9753921DE1AA53F692A2980BDEC64201BC78F5D2B5C54FA6253/offensee-im-winter2.jpg) © Open copyright © Tourismusbüro Ebensee Close copyright [ ![zugefrorener Offensee mit Eibenberg im Hintergrund](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/215998/3852FF4F2E3030A3F6D59154540BA2E88493D1337389BB907A0AD96B27167C35/zugefrorener-offensee-mit-eibenberg-im-hintergrund.jpg "© Tourismusbüro Ebensee") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/215998/3852FF4F2E3030A3F6D59154540BA2E88493D1337389BB907A0AD96B27167C35/zugefrorener-offensee-mit-eibenberg-im-hintergrund.jpg) © Open copyright © Tourismusbüro Ebensee Close copyright [ ![Offensee im Winter](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/215999/C000B2B14B00A47AFC8016BC0BC1D59956CEBCDD5A913FCAD6848CCC8FBBA8C4/offensee-im-winter.jpg "© Tourismusbüro Ebensee") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/215999/C000B2B14B00A47AFC8016BC0BC1D59956CEBCDD5A913FCAD6848CCC8FBBA8C4/offensee-im-winter.jpg) © Open copyright © Tourismusbüro Ebensee Close copyright [ ![Offensee im Winter2](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/216000/909A219C869EE9753921DE1AA53F692A2980BDEC64201BC78F5D2B5C54FA6253/offensee-im-winter2.jpg "© Tourismusbüro Ebensee") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/216000/909A219C869EE9753921DE1AA53F692A2980BDEC64201BC78F5D2B5C54FA6253/offensee-im-winter2.jpg) © Open copyright © Fotoklub Ebensee, Vilsecker Close copyright [ ![Offensee im Winter3](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/216001/6842E18779DBE2402E4C2BBF9B86854BF4CE4DE9D0FACA12A7B5D601B60A1B61/offensee-im-winter3.jpg "© Fotoklub Ebensee, Vilsecker") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/216001/6842E18779DBE2402E4C2BBF9B86854BF4CE4DE9D0FACA12A7B5D601B60A1B61/offensee-im-winter3.jpg) © Open copyright © Gerhard Spengler Close copyright [ ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/354749/D2BF01BD76BCDFD2F4B1042ADE8F4EB0DA2726A9F77F2B12A5677EDCE0A5C49B/zugefrorener-offensee.jpg "© Gerhard Spengler") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/354749/D2BF01BD76BCDFD2F4B1042ADE8F4EB0DA2726A9F77F2B12A5677EDCE0A5C49B/zugefrorener-offensee.jpg) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 13 km südöstlich von Ebensee 4802 Ebensee [ open in Google Maps ](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=13%20km%20s%C3%BCd%C3%B6stlich%20von%20Ebensee%2C%204802%20Ebensee "Link will open in a new window") [ Open in Apple Maps ](https://maps.apple.com/place?address=13%20km%20s%C3%BCd%C3%B6stlich%20von%20Ebensee%2C%204802%20Ebensee "Link will open in a new window") ![](https://static.ecmaps.de/staticmap.jpg?experience=webarchitektur-meta&lat=47.7566155752246&lon=13.8351702702637&width=991&height=450&project=ttg-basemap&zoom=2000&server=meta.tourdata.at) There is no natural ice available. As an alternative, there is an ice rink in Gmunden (17 km away). **skating space / Curling alley** Report dated: 18.03.2026 In operation: no The Offensee is a nature reserve at the foot of the ‘Totes Gebirge’ mountain range. For a few weeks in the year, the water surface freezes and creates a natural ice surface. If the ice is deemed strong enough, you can go for a walk, ice skate or play curling. The left side of the lake is widely used for this because the shore area is somewhat flatter there, especially in the front area just behind the reed belt. Do always be careful when you step on the ice as there are numerous springs that create air pockets which can soften the ice in some places and make it thinner. The natural ice surface usually forms sometime between mid-January and mid-February. Please note: Parking fees apply when using the parking spaces at Offensee. Fee-based times: Daily from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Minimum fee €1.00/60 min.; each additional hour €1.00/60 min.; daily rate €8.00 No charge for stays of less than 30 minutes! Motorhomes are not permitted to park between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. (there are two motorhome parking spaces available in Ebensee). The ticket machine nearby the toilets at Offensee (left side of the lake) accepts both cash and cashless payments. The ticket machine at the former Offensee restaurant (right side) only accepts cashless payments. In addition to these payment options, payment via Easypark is also possible. The parking ticket must be displayed visibly in the windscreen. If you have any questions, please contact our traffic wardens at [ Contact ](#ttgCollapseKontakt) ---------------------------------- **Natural ice surface Offensee** 13 km südöstlich von Ebensee 4802 Ebensee Phone [ +43 6133 8016 ](tel:+4361338016) Fax machine +43 6133 8016870 E-Mail [ebensee@traunsee-almtal.at](#mailto) Web [www.traunsee-almtal.at/ebensee](http://www.traunsee-almtal.at/ebensee "New window") http://www.traunsee-almtal.at/ebensee --- **Contact person** Naturschutzgebiet Offensee 13 km südöstlich von Ebensee 4802 Ebensee Phone [ +43 6133 8016 ](tel:+4361338016) Fax machine +43 6133 8016870 E-Mail [ebensee@traunsee-almtal.at](#mailto) Web [www.traunsee-almtal.at/ebensee](http://www.traunsee-almtal.at/ebensee "New window") --- **We speak the following languages** German [ Opening hours ](#ttgCollapseOeffnungszeiten) ------------------------------------------------ Sometimes there is ice usually from Mid January till beginning February. [ Arrival ](#ttgCollapseAnreise) ---------------------------------- **Parking**- Parking space: 100 - Parking area for disabled: 2 **Parking fees**Parking fees from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. are displayed on the parking meter. Further information can be found on the Ebensee market town website at www.ebensee.at/Gebuehrenpflichtiges\_Parken [ Ice report ](#ttgCollapseEisbericht) ---------------------------------------- **Ice report**Report dated: 18.03.2026 In operation: no at your own risk: no [ Sports ](#ttgCollapseSportarten) ------------------------------------ - Ice skating - Curling [ Suitability ](#ttgCollapseEignung) -------------------------------------- **Season**- Winter [ Accessibility ](#ttgCollapseBarrierefreiheit) ------------------------------------------------- Please get in touch for more information. 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