When the sun heats up in the summer, one of the best places to be at that time is the realm of fish and frogs. The crystal-clear natural bathing lakes of Tyrol and South Tyrol are mostly fed by natural alpine springs and are a guarantee for refreshing cooling. In addition, there are also specially designed ponds that are perfect for families with children. So everyone can find their optimal spot by the water.
Kaltern as seen from Penegal
View from the ridge of Lachenspitze over Lache and Traualpsee down to Vilsalpsee - Photo: Wikipedia-User: ANKAWÜ - GFDL
Plansee in Tyrol - Foto: Karl Winkler (Wikimedia) - CC BY-SA 3.0
Piburger See - Foto: Haeferl (wikimedia) - CC BY-SA 3.0
Völser Weiher - Foto: Ladislav Luppa - CC BY-SA 3.0
Fennberger See - Foto: Georg Weis - CC BY-SA 3.0
Refreshing mountain lakes in the lap of nature
Admittedly, the cold mountain lakes, which often originate from the glaciers, require some effort to overcome. Even in summer, their temperatures are far from those in the bathtub. But a mountain hike can sometimes be quite exhausting, and then a jump into the icy natural pool quickly activates a whole army of life spirits. Surrounded by breathtaking mountain panoramas, amidst green nature, with the quality of drinking water – anyone who rests in this way has definitely refilled their energy reserves until the next stage.
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The warmer and family-friendly alternative
But not every bathing pleasure has to start with goosebumps. The regional variety of lakes in Tyrol and South Tyrol also includes pleasantly warm ponds. Many of them are not too deep and therefore ideal for splashing children. Some of them reach a temperature of up to 27 degrees in the summer – much to the delight of those of us who are particularly sensitive to cold.
Some lakes also have good healing powers thanks to their high moor content in the water. So you can also bathe here to stay physically healthy. Not to mention the positive emotional effect that water in general has on us humans. The blue sky above, the fragrant, green mountain meadows, the peaceful rustling of the reeds – all of this makes a bathing holiday in which you can escape from the dry, hot everyday life.
Riding waves of adrenaline
But there are also those who combine water with sports and action. In this area too, the lakes in both regions are well equipped for their visitors. A wide range of entertainment creates a lot of attractiveness for surfers, water skiers, rowers, paddle boat captains, and canoeists.
Even the recent trend of blobbing, which involves a huge air mattress, a high jump, and a lot of flying fun, is cultivated at some lakes. Little sailors and water nymphs will surely embrace the water slides, the water trampolines, and the many other play equipment that have been specially adapted for the cool water. This target group will also be thrilled by the lake landscape in Tyrol and South Tyrol.
It is a diverse offering that the local lakes offer to their visitors. But when it comes to defining the goal, there is only one answer: your satisfaction.
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