The 10 Best Bodies of Water in Tirol, Austrian Alps

October 8, 2021 Giuseppe Pratt

Once known as The Land of the Mountains, the 10,000-square-mile province of Tirol is a wonderland of gushing rivers, lush meadows and rugged peaks. Fantastic hiking trails wind along paths through the Zillertal Alps. Famed resort towns confetti the mountainsides, including Kitzbühel, St. Anton, Ischgl and Seefeld, site of some events in the 1964 and 1976 Winter Games. Compact capital Innsbruck is a medieval gem. The Tirolean identity is strong: Expect to see lederhosen and feathered hats.
Restaurants in Tirol

1. Plansee

Plansee Austria http://www.tyrol.tl/en/highlights/nature-and-landscape/lakes/lake-plansee
Excellent
83%
Good
14%
Satisfactory
1%
Poor
1%
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1%
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5.0 based on 137 reviews

Plansee

2. Badesee Mieming

Untermieming 30, Mieming 6414 Austria http://www.badesee-mieming.at/
Excellent
75%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 8 reviews

Badesee Mieming

3. Ehrwalder Almsee

Ehrwald 6632 Austria
Excellent
79%
Good
21%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
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0%
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5.0 based on 14 reviews

Ehrwalder Almsee

4. Stillup Stausee

Speicher Stillup Zillertal, Mayrhofen 6290 Austria https://www.zillertal.at/en/poi/poi/detail/430013720/stillup-stausee.html
Excellent
81%
Good
19%
Satisfactory
0%
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0%
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0%
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5.0 based on 16 reviews

Stillup Stausee

5. Achensee

Maurach, Eben am Achensee 6213 Austria
Excellent
71%
Good
24%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
0%
Terrible
2%
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4.5 based on 646 reviews

Achensee

Reviewed By Hela1 - Windsor, United Kingdom

We came here for a day trip in the summer and loved it - the location is so beautiful, very scenic. We parked in Pertisau and were lucky to find parking along the lake. From there it was a short walk to the boats - you can take a round trip or a one-way trip for a various length of time - we were here with two small children so opted for a 40-minute round trip around the lake and that was perfect. Once you're on the boat you can order ice-cream and coffees etc - this is quite highly priced as you would expect, but it's part of the experience. Absolutely beautiful location and we can't wait to return and spend more time here.

6. Lago Schlegeisspeicher

valle Zillertal, Ginzling 6295 Austria http://www.tirolo.tl/it/natura-e-paesaggio/laghi/lago-schlegeisspeicher.html
Excellent
75%
Good
21%
Satisfactory
1%
Poor
1%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 84 reviews

Lago Schlegeisspeicher

Reviewed By T7361BSjohnc

Great walk along the dam wall. Scary height! A great platform out over the dam. We walked to the end of the reservoir which took almost an hour and a half. Saw some wildlife but that's all. It was quiet. Most people stay near the dam and restaurants. Use the bus from mayrhofen. They are every hour and costs 16 euro which includes a toll. Great journey up the valley. The bus ride is worth the trip alone. They are about every hour.

7. Ahornsee

Stampfanger 5a, Soll 6306 Austria +43 5333 20575 http://www.wilderkaiser.info/de/soell/info/ahornsee-soell.html
Excellent
64%
Good
36%
Satisfactory
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0%
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4.5 based on 11 reviews

Ahornsee

8. Schwarzsee

Schwarzsee, Kitzbuhel 6370 Austria http://www.kitzbuehel.com/en/sports_leisure/excursions/Schwarzsee+Lake_at18672
Excellent
59%
Good
31%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 454 reviews

Schwarzsee

Reviewed By tedm454 - Kitzbuhel, Austria

This peat bottomed lake ist just a pleasant walk from the town Center.It has lovely views and in summer a nice swimming area. One can walk all the way round a distance of about 3 Kilometers mostly on the level with only a couple pf manageable (I‘m 77) steep bits.There are a couple of nice resteraunts and a coffe/snack bar right by the waters edge so you can take a break if you want to.There is adequate parking and everything is very clean. You can also rent a boat if you wish rowing if you‘re active or motor driven electric if you are not..It‘s worth a visit.It‘s very nice in winter too and thepaths are kept clear so one can enjoy a walk

9. Fernsteinsee

Nassereith Austria
Excellent
67%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
0%
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4.5 based on 24 reviews

Fernsteinsee

Reviewed By Moonamuslim

The Fernsteinsee with its crystal clear, blue water is a wonderful lake in the mountains of Tyrol, Austria. The castle hotel with restaurant offers an excellent stay, even for a short meal and a leisurely stroll when you are passing through. There are also campsites and hiking trails around the lake for hikes or walks. You can dive, swim or go boating. You can rent the boats. Swimming - as is often the case with mountain lakes - is only for very hard-boiled people. The water is very cold. A short stop with a meal in the restaurant and a walk is worthwhile. The landscape is picturesque. Even if the highway is heavily used. The Alps in the background, the lake and nature are simply unique. A detour of several kilometers on your trip is definitely worth it.

10. Piburger See

Piburger See, Oetz 6433 Austria https://www.tirol.at/reisefuehrer/natur-gesundheit/badeseen/badegewaesser/a-naturbadesee-piburger-see
Excellent
67%
Good
27%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
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4.5 based on 198 reviews

Piburger See

Reviewed By monikav638 - Rotterdam, The Netherlands

Very nice lake, easy doable hike around the like. Half of the path is very straight, other half is a bit more challenging (as in: not doable for wheelchairs) parking si pretty close to the piburger see too. Make sure you have coins with you - parking is 4 euros and you can only pay with coins at the machine.

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