Holidays by the water: swimming in Tirol

Keeping a cool head in summer is not that difficult in Tirol. There are numerous swimming pools and bodies of water in all holiday regions that invite you to take a dip – from cool mountain lakes to warm bathing lakes with sunny areas to lie down.

The most beautiful bathing lakes

Ten tips for hot days

As summer reaches its peak and the mercury climbs, the Alps are the ideal place for a summer holiday. Here in the heart of the Alps there are many ways to cool off, from a refreshing dip in a mountain lake to a walk through a shady gorge. Here are some of our top tips on where you can best escape the heat in Tirol.

Bathing tips

Swimming lakes for families
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Mountain lakes
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Adventure pools
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Swimming With Dogs
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How does a lake get its colour?

Why is Lake Achensee blue? Or isn't it rather turquoise? And didn't the lake look a little different in spring? A lake scientist explains how lakes get their colors and what they mean.