Swimming at Lake Pillersee
Summer Natural mountain lake with a beach in the Pillerseetal valley
Brixental and Kitzbühel Alps
St. Ulrich am Pillersee
Village on the emerald Pillersee, for walking, swimming and winter fun
St. Ulrich am Pillersee lies at roughly 835 m in the heart of the Pillerseetal, right on the Pillersee. The Loferer Steinberge and the Buchensteinwand form the backdrop, a fine setting for a relaxed day out.
The lake is the centre of village life. Its shores offer a playground, Kneipp facilities, boat hire, stand-up paddling and fishing, and in warm weather you can swim there. The water does not get very warm in summer, so a short dip is the realistic option. Thanks to its lakeside position and the many short routes, the village also suits anyone who does not want to walk far or who travels with young children.
Trails around the lake suit every level, from an easy stroll to a mountain hike in the Loferer Steinberge. In winter you can cross-country ski and enjoy winter walks, and the Buchensteinwand and Steinplatte ski areas are a short drive away. The parish church, built in the late fifteenth century, is worth a look. If you want a longer day, you could combine the village with a visit to Fieberbrunn or Waidring, which both lie in the same valley.
- Drive from Niederauapprox. 55 min.
- RegionBrixental and Kitzbühel Alps
- Best forFamilies and quiet-seekers who enjoy lakes and walking.
What to see and do
- Pillersee with a playground, Kneipp facilities, boat hire, stand-up paddling and fishing.
- Walking routes around the lake and in the Loferer Steinberge.
- The Jakobskreuz on the Buchensteinwand, billed as the world's largest accessible summit cross.
- The Alpensportbad, an indoor pool with wellness facilities, handy on a rainy day.
- Cross-country skiing and winter walks around the lake in winter.
From Niederau
About 55 minutes by car from Niederau, roughly via Wörgl, St. Johann in Tirol and the B164. Check the current route before setting off.
Always check times, prices and opening dates with the provider beforehand; they can change.
Things to do in and around here
Frequently asked questions
Can you swim in the Pillersee?
Yes, the lake is used for swimming. According to sources, the temperature stays below about 18 degrees in summer, so it is fresh.
Is there anything to do in bad weather?
The Alpensportbad in the village is an indoor pool with wellness facilities. Check opening times beforehand.
More places in Brixental and Kitzbühel Alps
Fieberbrunn
Largest village in the Pillerseetal, with a ski area and Timoks Wilder Welt
St. Jakob in Haus
Smallest municipality in the Pillerseetal, sunny and quiet, with Familienland
Waidring
Village at the foot of the Steinplatte with Triassic Park and a ski area
Reith bei Kitzbühel
Quiet village close to Kitzbühel, with the Schwarzsee for swimming
Kelchsau
A quiet side valley near Hopfgarten with old log farmhouses and an alpine chapel
St. Johann in Tirol
A lively market town with Baroque houses, a climbing forest and many outings
Jochberg
A mountain village between Kitzbühel and Pass Thurn with an old copper mine
Aurach bei Kitzbühel
A quiet municipality with a wildlife park and hiking in the Kitzbühel south hills
Useful guides
Day trips from Niederau: 7 outings with route and programme
Innsbruck, Kitzbühel, Kufstein, Achensee, Zillertal and more, with drive times and day plans.
Getting to Niederau: by car, train, plane and on the spot
Everything about the trip to the Wildschönau and getting around the valley, from motorway to ski bus.
When to visit Niederau: month by month
From ski season to autumn colours: what is open and how busy it gets, period by period.
Stay in Niederau Partner
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. Personal recommendation, no payment involved.
To Hotel Wastlhof · Wildschönau tourist office · More about staying in Niederau