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Swimming and water fun around Niederau · Summer

Schwarzsee Kitzbühel

Warm moor lake with an open-air lido near Kitzbühel

The Schwarzsee lies a few kilometres from Kitzbühel and is a moor lake. The water is brownish and not crystal clear, but warms up remarkably in summer: it is regarded as one of the warmest moor lakes in Tyrol, with temperatures up to around 27 degrees. On average the water temperature is around 22 degrees.

The open-air lido at the lake has water slides, a diving tower, a children's pool, a playground and beach volleyball and football pitches. During the summer season it is open daily during the day, with a reduced afternoon rate for late arrivals. There are also a few beaches around the lake. A visit fits well with an afternoon in Kitzbühel.

Place: Kitzbühel

  • AgeAll ages
  • DurationHalf day
  • CostAdmission charged; check current prices
  • DistanceAbout 45 min by car
  • SeasonSummer
  • LocationKitzbühel

Tips

  • The water is peaty and not crystal clear; that is normal.
  • Combine with a visit to Kitzbühel town centre.
  • Check the lido's opening hours beforehand.

Practical

From Niederau it is about 45 minutes by car to Kitzbühel; the lake lies a few kilometres outside town.

Always check times, prices and opening dates with the provider beforehand; they can change.

Frequently asked questions

What kind of lake is the Schwarzsee?

A moor lake with brownish, less clear water that can reach around 27 degrees in summer.

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Hotel Wastlhof, partner of Niederau.nl, is a family-run hotel with an indoor and an outdoor pool, wellness and its own riding stables, right in the village. For more places to stay and information you can also contact the Wildschönau tourist office.

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