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Looking for the perfect spot to cool off this summer? Check out these amazing lakes in Styria, ideal for a swim and just a short drive or accessible by public transport from Graz! 🚗💧

Pibersteinersee – Located 40 min northwest of Graaz. Accessible by car. Limited public transport; car recommended. The Pibstersteinersee will be opened with a beach party on June 23rd, offering plenty of fun, action, and excitement from 10 am to 6 pm!

Schwarzlsee – Located 15 min south of Graz. Accessible by car, exit Graz-Seiersberg. Public transport options include bus routes from Graz Hauptbahnhof.


Well Welt Kumberg – Located 25 min northeast of Graz. Take A2/E59 and B72. Public buses also connect Graz to Kumberg.


Seerosenbad – Located 38 min southeast of Graz. Accessible by car. Public transport options available from Graz.


Stubenbergsee – Located 50 min northeast of Graz. Accessible by car. Public buses run from Graz to Stubenberg.

Bad Weihermühle – Located 25 min northeast of Graz. Accessible by car. Public transport options available from Graz.


Grundlsee – Located 2h10 northwest of Graz.Accessible by car. Limited public transport; car recommended for flexibility. (Not really recommended to swim, but possible)


Teichalmsee – Located 1h north of Graz. Accessible by car. Public buses run from Graz to Teichalm. (Not really recommended to swim, but possible)


Bodensee (Schladming) – Located 2h20 northwest of Graz. Accessible by car. Limited public transport; car recommended. (Not really recommended to swim, but possible)


Leopoldsteinersee – Located 1h30 north of Graz. Accessible by car. Limited public transport; car recommended. (Not really recommended to swim, but possible)


Altausseer See – Located 2h20 northwest of Graz. Accessible by car. Limited public transport; car recommended.(Not really recommended to swim, but possible)

Extra tip: in the neighboring state of Styria, in Carinthia

Wörthersee – Located 1h30 southwest of Graz (in Carinthia). az. Accessible by car. Regular trains also connect Graz to Klagenfurt, then bus to Wörthersee.

Before planning your visit, always check for the latest directions and travel updates on transportation apps and websites.

🌅 Enjoy the summer with a refreshing swim and beautiful scenery!

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