Floor-to-ceiling windows, private balconies and sunny terraces offer stunning views of the surrounding mountain landscape at Entners am See on the shores of Lake Achensee. Our favourite place is the private jetty with its infinity pool.
High and mighty towers the Hotel Schloss Fernsteinsee above the lake of the same name – one of the most beautiful lakes in Tirol. Visitors can relax on the sunny lawn, hire a paddle boat or rowing boat and even receive a free diving license if they stay at least 2 days.
The rooms, suits and jetty house make the Alpenhotel Kitzbühel by the Schwarzsee lake a perfect accommodation by the water. Further highlights include hotel’s own private swimming area, its lakeside sauna and infinity pool.
Located directly next to the Isar river in the heart of the Karwendel Nature Park lies the Isarlodge Wiesenhof. Its ten rooms, all of which have either a balcony or a terrace, offer direct views of the turquoise water in the Isar rushing by.
Total peace and quiet is what guests can look forward to at the Hotel Fischer am See on the shores of the Heiterwanger See. Activities on offer include rowing, building a campfire or simply chilling out on the large terrace overlooking the lake. Or how about a trip on one of the sightseeing boats that criss-cross the lake?
The Stillupperhaus offers traditional accommodation at 1,200 metres above sea level in the Zillertal Valley. Thanks to its location by the Stillupper Stausee reservoir it is a fine starting point from which to explore this idyllic region.
The four-star Hotel LechZeit offers a mixture of nature, fine food and peace and quiet in stylish surroundings. Located near the Lech river, it invites guests to recharge their batteries at one of the last remaining wild river landscapes in Europe. There is also a large spa area, the LechSpa, offering fine views of the surrounding landscape.
Located in what many call the most beautiful end of a valley anywhere in the Eastern Alps, the Venedigerhaus Innergschlöss enjoys a wonderful setting in the heart of the Hohe Tauern National Park. The Gschlössbach river is right outside the front door. Cosy rooms and good regional food come as standard.
Panorama rooftop spa, state-of-the-art rooms, a private jetty for hotel guests – stylish and exclusive are the best way to describe the Seehotel Einwaller. Oh, and the views of Lake Achensee, the Karwendel Mountains and the Rofan Mountains are sensational.
Aimed at the young and the young-at-heart, the Familienresort Buchau lies directly on the shores of Lake Achensee and offers a range of highlights for all interests and age groups, both on the water and within the resort itself.
Wherever you are in the adults only Hotel Haldensee in the Tannheimer Tal Valley, the chances are you will be able to see the lake. Fine views are offered in the rooms and in the restaurant as well as in the spa area with its infinity pool that appears to melt into the Haldensee.
The Parkhotel enjoys a beautiful location next to the Tristacher See, surrounded by the craggy peaks of the Lienz Dolomites. Get up early for a refreshing swim as the sun rises from behind the mountains and head out onto the lake on one of the rowing boats for a unique sunset experience. What a feeling!
The new Walchsee Lakeside in the Walchsee Aktivresort offers exclusive suites with private access to the lake and unique panoramic views. Don’t forget to book a table at the Lakes Restaurant to enjoy the sun going down from the sunny lakeside terrace.
Fresh air, clean water, lush meadows – nature is the star at the Seehotel Brunner on the shores of the Walchsee lake. Enjoy some wonderful views from your room, the Sky Spa and the lakeside swimming area with private access for hotel guests.
Straight from the hotel into Lake Achensee – the Seehotel St. Hubertus with its private access to the lake means brave bathers can take on this challenge before breakfast. The hotel also has a separate bathing area for dogs and is just 200 metres from the hotel.
There are numerous lakes and bodies of water in all of Tirol's holiday regions that invite you to swim and enjoy a variety of water activities. From cool mountain lakes to warm bathing lakes with sunbathing areas and leisure facilities, there is something to suit every taste. The "Sea of Tirol", Lake Achensee, is the largest lake in Tirol and offers a wealth of leisure activities from swimming to kitesurfing and sailing. But smaller lakes such as Haldensee in the Tannheimer Tal, Heiterwanger See in the Tiroler Zugspitz Arena, Walchsee in the Kaiserwinkl region and Schwarzsee near Kitzbühel also invite you to swim, relax and enjoy. You can even fish or dive at selected lakes in Tirol.
If an accommodation is not naturally located directly next to a lake, many hotels take things into their own hands and simply build a swimming pool. Here you will find a list of the best hotels mit pool. Here you will find a list of Tirol’s best swimming lakes. Last but not least, here are some places where hardy souls can jump into a mountain lake.
From idyllic lakes such as the Achensee, Haldensee, Heiterwanger See, Tristacher See and Walchsee to charming rivers and brooks like the Gschlössbach, the Isar and the Lech, Tirol is home to many accommodation options by the water. Many have private access to the lake, cosy rooms, a spa area with lakeside views and a restaurant with a sunny terrace. From exclusive design hotels to traditional farmsteads, they all have one thing in common – their charming waterside location.
Tirol has around 90 campsites offering comfortable and in some cases award-winning facilities for those who enjoy holidying in a mobile home, caravan or tent. Some of these campsites are located next to a lake, river or brook, including the Ferienparadies Natterer See, the Campingplatz Seeblick Toni by the Reintaler See, the Alpen- Caravanpark Achensee, the Campingplatz Schwarzsee and the Campingplatz Seewiese by the Tristacher See. Here you will find a list of the best campsites in Tirol.
