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Swimming Pools and Lakes

The Most Beautiful Lakes for Families

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Whether you want to swim, cool off, or sunbathe—visit our stunning lakes and swimming pools and simply relax and unwind during your vacation in Tyrol.

  • The Most Beautiful Lakes for Swimming in Tyrol

    A summer vacation without the ocean? But with plenty of refreshing swimming lakes! Tyrol has so many gorgeous swimming lakes that we can’t help but rave about them:

    • For the Active – Schlitters Natural Swimming Lake: Perfect for families, with an adventure playground right on the Zillertal Bike Path
    • The Warm One – Reintaler See: Water up to 25 degrees, sunshine well into the evening, and an idyllic peninsula right in the middle of the lake—pure summer vibes!
    • The Action-Packed One – Aufenfeld Swimming Lake: In Aschau, with an adventure park and plenty of excitement for all ages.
    • The High-Altitude Option – Durlassboden Reservoir: Fresh spring water at a cool 21 degrees – perfect for stand-up paddleboarding and a refreshing break at 1,400 meters.
    • The Largest – Achensee: Turquoise-blue water, breathtaking mountain scenery – it’s not called “the sea of Tyrol” for nothing!
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Swimming Pools and Lakes for Swimming in the Zillertal

On a hot summer day during a family vacation in Tyrol, there’s nothing better than taking a dip in the cool water. The Badewelt Stumm is one of the most beautiful outdoor pools in the Zillertal and a real highlight for families on summer vacation. Just a stone’s throw from our nature hotel, the pool offers ideal conditions for both toddlers and teenagers. Slides and a children’s pool provide plenty of fun, while the beautifully landscaped natural swimming pond with a diving tower offers wonderful refreshment on hot days.

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The Zillertal is home to numerous outdoor pools and swimming lakes—perfect for active swimmers, sunbathers, and families. Here’s a selection of the region’s most beautiful outdoor pools:

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Achensee in Tyrol

Lake Achensee is the largest lake in Tyrol and a paradise for water sports enthusiasts and those seeking relaxation. The Buchau swimming beach on the southern shore is particularly popular for swimming—an ideal spot for all water lovers. But Lake Achensee offers far more than just swimming fun—here are some highlights for your active vacation at Lake Achensee:

  • For romantics: Explore the lake on the Achensee Schifffahrt ferries and enjoy breathtaking views from the water.
  • For adrenaline junkies: Lake Achensee is a true water sports paradise! Perfect wind conditions make it ideal for surfers, kitesurfers, and divers.
  • For explorers: Whether stand-up paddleboarding (SUP), pedal boating, or kayaking—there are countless ways to explore the lake on your own.

Tip for cycling vacationers: An e-bike or road bike tour to Lake Achensee is one of the most beautiful routes for cycling enthusiasts in Tyrol—perfect for guests at our bike hotel in the Zillertal.

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Stand-Up Paddling (SUP) – a cool summer activity

What once began as a trendy sport is now one of the most popular recreational activities during summer vacations at the lake: stand-up paddleboarding (SUP). Whether alone or with the whole family—on a special board, similar to a large surfboard—you glide effortlessly across the water with a lightweight paddle. Here are the best SUP spots in Tyrol:

SUP at the Durlassboden Reservoir. With its spring-fed water, the Durlassboden Reservoir offers a refreshing summer highlight for young and old alike. The breathtaking backdrop of the Tyrolean mountains makes paddling here an unforgettable experience.

Stand-Up Paddleboarding on Lake Achensee. Lake Achensee, Tyrol’s largest lake, is a true paradise for stand-up paddleboarders. With its vast expanse of water, idyllic coves, and impressive mountain panoramas, it offers ideal conditions for an unforgettable adventure on the water. Several SUP rental stations around Lake Achensee ensure that even beginners can get started right away.

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Zillertal Activcard - Your All-in-One Ticket for Your Summer Vacation

Experience the Zillertal, the most active valley in the world, with the Zillertal Activcard—your key to unforgettable mountain adventures, breathtaking natural highlights, culinary delights, and endless family fun! The Zillertal Activcard is available for 3, 6, 9, or 12 consecutive days—perfect for your personalized summer vacation in the Zillertal:

  • One free round-trip ride daily on one of ten modern summer mountain railways—the perfect start to hikes and adventures.
  • Free admission to all six outdoor swimming pools—a refreshing swimming experience every day.
  • Free use of most public transportation in the Zillertal (excluding the steam train).
  • The Zillertal Activcard is also valid on the Hintertux Glacier—up to the Sommerbergalm at 2,100 m.
  • At least a 10% discount at many participating partners in the region.

Family bonus during summer vacation: When purchasing two adult tickets (parents), all children born in 2010 or later receive a ticket free of charge (ID required).

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What swimming pools and lakes are there in the Zillertal around Kaltenbach?

The Zillertal offers the perfect setting for a family summer vacation—with a wide selection of swimming pools and natural swimming lakes near Kaltenbach.

Just a few minutes from the hotel lies the Stumm Outdoor Water Park—a spacious, family-friendly facility with a magnificent view of the Zillertal mountains. For children, the water park with its slides, diving platforms, and wading pools is the absolute highlight.

Nature lovers and swimmers will enjoy the natural swimming lake in Schlitters or the idyllic swimming pond in Aschau—crystal-clear water, large sunbathing lawns, and plenty of space for relaxation and swimming fun.

And best of all: With the Zillertal Activcard, admission to many swimming pools and recreational facilities in the Zillertal is free or heavily discounted—ideal for families who want to experience Tyrol in the summer in an active yet relaxed way.

Where can families with children in the Zillertal enjoy water fun with slides and play areas?

Water slides are simply part of the perfect vacation for kids—and in the Zillertal, water lovers of all ages will have a blast. The Erlebnistherme Zillertal in Fügen is especially popular—just a few minutes’ drive from our hotel, Das Kaltenbach.

Here, families can enjoy action-packed water slides, cool tube slides, a wave pool, and spacious swimming and adventure areas—ideal for a fun-filled day in the Zillertal, even when the weather isn’t great.

For babies and toddlers, the water park offers a lovingly designed children’s area with a baby pool and warm water—perfect for their first splashing adventures. And best of all: Our hotel is fully equipped for vacations with babies or toddlers—with free baby gear (crib, high chair, changing table, etc.), plenty of space in the apartments, and a safe, peaceful setting surrounded by nature.

This makes water fun in the Zillertal a true family highlight—relaxed, flexible, and child-friendly.

What to do in the Zillertal when the weather is bad—where can you still go swimming or relax?

Even when it rains, no one in the Zillertal has to miss out on swimming fun or relaxation. If you prefer comfort, choose a hotel with a year-round heated pool—like our Sky Pool at Hotel Das Kaltenbach, which, with a pleasant water temperature of 32 °C, ensures relaxing moments of well-being even on gray days.

In the afternoons, children are also welcome to use the Sky Sauna made of Swiss stone pine—a special experience when the rain is pouring outside and soothing warmth and comfort await inside. If you’re traveling with kids and looking for even more action, the nearby Erlebnistherme Zillertal in Fügen offers the perfect bad-weather program: water slides, a wave pool, a tube slide, and a kids’ area with a baby pool guarantee plenty of fun—no matter the weather.

This way, even a rainy day in the Zillertal becomes a true vacation day—relaxing, weather-independent, and full of possibilities for families.

Which lakes in the Zillertal are suitable for stand-up paddleboarding, swimming, or triathlon training?

Swimming against a backdrop of mountain panoramas is simply part of a summer vacation in the Zillertal. The region offers numerous opportunities for stand-up paddleboarding, lake swimming, and active endurance training—perfect for athletes, leisure seekers, and nature lovers.

Whether it’s the Fichtensee in the Zillertal Arena, the Durlassboden Reservoir near Gerlos, or the natural swimming lakes at the bottom of the valley—they all boast excellent water quality, sunbathing areas, and breathtaking views.

Just about 30 minutes from our hotel, Das Kaltenbach, lies the Achensee—Tyrol’s largest lake and a top spot for SUP, swimming, and athletic activities against a spectacular backdrop.

A special highlight: Your host Stephan, a certified Tyrolean mountain guide, knows the most beautiful hidden mountain lakes in the Zillertal—off the beaten path. Join him on a guided hike to these true secret spots and cool off in the crystal-clear mountain water—an experience you’ll never forget. Active. Natural. Unforgettable. That’s what summer in the Zillertal looks like.

What makes Das Kaltenbach the ideal place to stay for a beach vacation in the Zillertal?

Our hotel, Das Kaltenbach, is the perfect choice for a swimming vacation in the Zillertal—especially for families and active leisure seekers. As a 4-star family hotel with a year-round heated pool and a large sun terrace, it offers ideal conditions for relaxing days by the water right on the premises.

All around, there are numerous natural swimming lakes and outdoor pools—such as the popular Fichtensee, the swimming lake in Schlitters, the Stumm Adventure Pool, or the nearby Achensee, Tyrol’s largest lake, which is only about 30 minutes away and offers ideal conditions for swimming, SUP, and water sports.

Thanks to its central location in the Zillertal, Das Kaltenbach is also the ideal starting point for combining a swimming vacation with an active vacation—whether hiking, biking, or exploring mountain lakes.

Summer. Water. Mountains. Das Kaltenbach combines everything that makes for the perfect summer vacation in Tyrol.

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