Book accommodation Great fun in the water
Jump into the cool water
Water and swimming fun is also not neglected in the Zillertal Arena! Crystal clear mountain lakes invite you to enjoy and relax. The Durlassboden reservoir in Gerlos and Spruce Lake on the Rosenalm in Zell am Ziller invite you to enjoy swimming as well as a fun boat trip or stand up paddling. Water lovers also get their money’s worth in the outdoor swimming pools in the Zell am Ziller leisure park, in Krimml and in the Kristallbad Wald. Whether you want to splash around in one of the outdoor pools, relax on a pedal boat ride or take an action-packed rafting or canyoning tour – there is something for everyone here.
Spruce Lake on the Rosenalm
Spruce Lake doesn’t only captivate water lovers with all it has to offer. A buggy-friendly circular walk connects the Spruce Tree Castleto the new Spruce Lake. A viewing platform offers a panorama of the surrounding mountains, a boat hire invites you to row on the lake, and the relaxation nooks and swings are just perfect for relaxing. Other highlights such as stand-up paddle hire, diving platforms and the Pixie Cove – a shallow water zone for little ones to splash around in – round off the varied offer. Spruce Lake is the perfect place to improve your wood-lake balance. The food truck also caters for those little pangs of hunger between meals.
Krimml Waterfalls
Experience the largest waterfalls in Europe with their mighty masses of water and impressive roar. With a drop of 380 m, the Krimml waterfalls are the fifth highest waterfalls in the world and are the only natural monument in Austria to have been awarded the European Diploma. A path leads you directly to the waterfalls, where you will feel the refreshing spray and impressive force of the water. In the middle of wonderful mountain scenery, the waterfalls inspire thousands of visitors every year and create unforgettable holiday moments.
The Wasserwelten Krimml are a magnificent, interactive excursion experience. Not far from the largest waterfalls in Europe, they invite you to play, experiment and marvel. They open up the fascinating world of water to visitors and illustrate what a valuable commodity drinking water is.
Durlassboden reservoir
The large Durlassboden high mountain lake is a popular destination during the summer months. You can swim at the sailing & surfing school on the jetty and at the sunbathing area on the left shore of the lake with a playground and barbecue facilities. The water temperatures reach up to 21°C in summer. A special kind of experience at over 1,400 m above sea level!
And sailboats, surfboards and pedal boats can also be hired here. On a circular hike around the Durlassboden reservoir, there are several places to stop for refreshments, including the “Seestüberl”, where fishing day tickets can also be purchased. This lake circuit is also very popular with mountain bikers and rewards every effort with fantastic panoramic views.
