--- title: Swimming in Bad Ischl and the Salzkammergut url: "https://badischl.salzkammergut.at/en/activities/swimming-in-bad-ischl-and-the-salzkammergut.html" image: "https://badischl.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/user_upload/badischl/000Canto-Imports/Bad_Ischl_Logo_80__gro%E2%94%9C%C6%92.jpg" date: 2019-08-29 modified: 2024-06-07 --- # Swimming in Bad Ischl and the Salzkammergut Swimming in Bad Ischl and the Salzkammergut =========================================== There are over 70 lakes in the Salzkammergut. From Lake Attersee to Lake Wolfgangsee and Lake Gosausee, it is a paradise for water lovers. Bad Ischl is located in the centre of the region and is therefore the ideal starting point for excursions to the surrounding bathing lakes. Bad Ischl itself is home to the Parkbad. It offers bathing fun for young and old. In the cold season or when the weather is not quite so nice, there is the EurothermenResort in Bad Ischl. [ ![Parkbad Bad Ischl, view in the direction of the Kaiservilla](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAJCAQAAACRI2S5AAAAEElEQVR42mNkIAAYRxWAAQAG9gAKqv6+AwAAAABJRU5ErkJggg== "© Copyright: (c) Leitner Daniel") Parkbad Bad Ischl ](https://badischl.salzkammergut.at/en/activities/swimming-in-bad-ischl-and-the-salzkammergut/oesterreich-poi/detail/203221/bad-ischl-outdoor-swimming-pool.html) © Open copyright © Copyright: (c) Leitner Daniel Close copyright The water park in Bad Ischl --------------------------- The former private swimming pool of Empress Elisabeth is located below the Kaiservilla. From May to August, visitors have the opportunity to use the sports pool, the diving towers or the adventure pool with slide and current channel. There is a baby pool for very young visitors. There is also a beach volleyball court, a children's playground and a chill-out area. ### Further thermal spa offers In addition to the indoor and outdoor pools, the thermal spa also has a large sauna world with several sauna chambers. A whirlpool and spacious relaxation areas are also available to guests. [ ![Hotel Royal****S with Salzkammergut-Therme Lazy River](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAJCAQAAACRI2S5AAAAEElEQVR42mNkIAAYRxWAAQAG9gAKqv6+AwAAAABJRU5ErkJggg== "© Copyright: EurothermenResorts") EurothermenResort Bad Ischl ](https://badischl.salzkammergut.at/en/activities/swimming-in-bad-ischl-and-the-salzkammergut/oesterreich-poi/detail/430004578/eurothermenresort-bad-ischl-salzkammergut-thermal-spa.html) © Open copyright © Copyright: EurothermenResorts Close copyright Swimming lakes in the Salzkammergut ----------------------------------- © Open copyright © Copyright: WTG Close copyright ![Wolfgangsee in St. Wolfgang in the Salzkammergut: The picture shows a young couple standing on a wooden jetty by a lake, looking at the picturesque landscape with mountains and an excursion boat in the background. The surroundings convey a peaceful and relaxing atmosphere.](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAJCAQAAACRI2S5AAAAEElEQVR42mNkIAAYRxWAAQAG9gAKqv6+AwAAAABJRU5ErkJggg== "© Copyright: WTG") Wolfgangsee Your 12,82 square kilometers wirde source of vitality with drinking water qualitiy, situated in the heart of the Salzkammergut. … [ Learn more ](https://badischl.salzkammergut.at/en/activities/swimming-in-bad-ischl-and-the-salzkammergut/oesterreich-poi/detail/200845/wolfgangsee.html) © Open copyright © Copyright: Viorel Munteanu Close copyright ![Lake Hallstatt](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAJCAQAAACRI2S5AAAAEElEQVR42mNkIAAYRxWAAQAG9gAKqv6+AwAAAABJRU5ErkJggg== "© Copyright: Viorel Munteanu") Lake Hallstatt The three villages of Bad Goisern am Hallstättersee, Hallstatt and Obertraun share the tranquil and mystical Lake Hallstatt. … [ Learn more ](https://badischl.salzkammergut.at/en/activities/swimming-in-bad-ischl-and-the-salzkammergut/oesterreich-poi/detail/430017381/lake-hallstatt.html) © Open copyright © Copyright: Brainpark.Traunsee Close copyright ![Gmunden am Traunsee](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAJCAQAAACRI2S5AAAAEElEQVR42mNkIAAYRxWAAQAG9gAKqv6+AwAAAABJRU5ErkJggg== "© Copyright: Brainpark.Traunsee") lake Traun [ Learn more ](https://badischl.salzkammergut.at/en/activities/swimming-in-bad-ischl-and-the-salzkammergut/oesterreich-poi/detail/430002906/lake-traun.html) © Open copyright © Copyright: TVB Mondsee-Irrsee Close copyright ![The beautiful blue Mondsee with some sailing boats in the harbor and the village of the same name in the background.](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAJCAQAAACRI2S5AAAAEElEQVR42mNkIAAYRxWAAQAG9gAKqv6+AwAAAABJRU5ErkJggg== "© Copyright: TVB Mondsee-Irrsee") Mondsee lake Hardly any other holiday region offers as much variety as the habitat around Mondsee and Irrsee. [ Learn more ](https://badischl.salzkammergut.at/en/activities/swimming-in-bad-ischl-and-the-salzkammergut/oesterreich-poi/detail/202458/mondsee-lake.html) © Open copyright © Copyright: TVB Attersee-Attergau Close copyright ![Attersee in Attersee am Attersee: The picture shows a young couple standing happily on a jetty and smiling at the camera. The woman is wearing a black bikini, while the man is bare-chested. The landscape in the background is idyllic: a lake surrounded by mountain ranges and a clear atmosphere.](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAJCAQAAACRI2S5AAAAEElEQVR42mNkIAAYRxWAAQAG9gAKqv6+AwAAAABJRU5ErkJggg== "© Copyright: TVB Attersee-Attergau") Attersee Attersee - activities on and in the water : diving, sailing, swimming and much more [ Learn more ](https://badischl.salzkammergut.at/en/activities/swimming-in-bad-ischl-and-the-salzkammergut/oesterreich-poi/detail/201543/attersee.html) © Open copyright © Urheber: TVB Ausseerland Salzkammergut_Katrin Kerschbaumer Copyright: TVB Ausseerland Salzkammergut_Katrin Kerschbaumer Close copyright ![A picturesque lake surrounded by mountains and a small village. The landscape is green and inviting, ideal for relaxation in nature.](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAJCAQAAACRI2S5AAAAEElEQVR42mNkIAAYRxWAAQAG9gAKqv6+AwAAAABJRU5ErkJggg== "© Urheber: TVB Ausseerland Salzkammergut_Katrin Kerschbaumer Copyright: TVB Ausseerland Salzkammergut_Katrin Kerschbaumer") Lake Altaussee Lake Altaussee is one of the most scenic lakes in the Salzkammergut. It is located at the foot of Loser Mountain in a fantastic mountain landscape. … [ Learn more ](https://badischl.salzkammergut.at/en/activities/swimming-in-bad-ischl-and-the-salzkammergut/oesterreich-poi/detail/200044/lake-altaussee.html) © Open copyright © Copyright: (c)SKYBLUE SALZBURG Close copyright ![A picturesque lake surrounded by gentle hills and mountains. The water shimmers in a clear blue under the sunny sky.](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAJCAQAAACRI2S5AAAAEElEQVR42mNkIAAYRxWAAQAG9gAKqv6+AwAAAABJRU5ErkJggg== "© Copyright: (c)SKYBLUE SALZBURG") Lake Fuschl The gate to the Salzkammergut. [ Learn more ](https://badischl.salzkammergut.at/en/activities/swimming-in-bad-ischl-and-the-salzkammergut/oesterreich-poi/detail/430010119/lake-fuschl.html) © Open copyright © Urheber: Bettina Scheck Copyright: Bettina Scheck Close copyright ![A calm lake surrounded by mountains and trees. The sky is clear and blue, and the water reflects the beautiful scenery.](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAJCAQAAACRI2S5AAAAEElEQVR42mNkIAAYRxWAAQAG9gAKqv6+AwAAAABJRU5ErkJggg== "© Urheber: Bettina Scheck Copyright: Bettina Scheck") Grundlsee The Grundlsee is the largest lake in Styria and a popular natural and excursion destination in the Ausseerland – known for its clear water, stunning mountain… [ Learn more ](https://badischl.salzkammergut.at/en/activities/swimming-in-bad-ischl-and-the-salzkammergut/oesterreich-poi/detail/201761/grundlsee.html) © Open copyright © Copyright: RudiKainPhotografie Close copyright ![A wooden fountain on the shore of a tranquil mountain lake with a view of reflecting water and high mountains. Forests and rock faces frame the tranquil landscape under a clear sky.

](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAJCAQAAACRI2S5AAAAEElEQVR42mNkIAAYRxWAAQAG9gAKqv6+AwAAAABJRU5ErkJggg== "© Copyright: RudiKainPhotografie") Lake Gosau The Lake Gosau is a small mountain lake, embedded in beautiful nature with a view of the Dachstein! [ Learn more ](https://badischl.salzkammergut.at/en/activities/swimming-in-bad-ischl-and-the-salzkammergut/oesterreich-poi/detail/201041/lake-gosau.html) © Open copyright © Copyright: Rothner Tatjana Close copyright ![lake with reed, footbridge, crooked tree, mountains, \n](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAJCAQAAACRI2S5AAAAEElEQVR42mNkIAAYRxWAAQAG9gAKqv6+AwAAAABJRU5ErkJggg== "© Copyright: Rothner Tatjana") Irrsee Lake The Irrsee - the warmest bathing lake in the Salzkammergut [ Learn more ](https://badischl.salzkammergut.at/en/activities/swimming-in-bad-ischl-and-the-salzkammergut/oesterreich-poi/detail/201538/irrsee-lake.html) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.