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The Top 20 Lakes in Lower Austria

Looking to visit the best lakes in Lower Austria? After all, there’s nothing better than the serenity of the lakeshore — or a quick dip when the weather’s warm. So, browse our list of Lower Austria’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!

Last updated: November 12, 2025

Greifenstein Danube Oxbow

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Very nice for swimming and relaxing - just enjoy nature.

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Silver Lake, Kritzendorf

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Beautiful place with a guesthouse! Was there today (Tuesday) around 1 p.m. Not a soul on the way. :-)

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Wienerwaldsee Dam

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The Wienerwaldsee dam is a structure that creates a shallow reservoir in the Vienna Woods. The lake is located 20 km west of Vienna and serves as a flood retention …

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Old Danube Oxbow at Schönau, Donau-Auen National Park

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There is something to see in every season: swans, gray and great egrets and even cranes have been coming to this wonderful backwater of the Danube for several years.

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Erlaufsee

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Beautiful lake, in which, when the weather is clear, the surrounding mountain peaks and wooden huts built on the shore are reflected. Perfect to stop for a moment and enjoy the sun and unique landscape.

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Danube Oxbow Loop

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This circular route is not without good reason very popular. It is a highlight in every season. For walking, hiking or running. In spring you can hike through a sea …

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Laxenburg Castle Park

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The Laxenburg Palace Park with its huge park landscape, the Old Palace, the Blue Courtyard and the romantic Franzensburg is considered one of the most important monuments of historical garden …

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Lake Lunz

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This is pure alpine idyll. Nestled between low mountains and surrounded by the lushest meadows imaginable, this lake is perfect for a swim in the summer. The small town of …

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Würnitz Forest Pond

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Idyllic Platzerl to relax and dangle with the soul.

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Great Viehofner Lake

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Together with Lake Ratzersdorf, the Viehofen lakes form the St. Pölten lake experience. Despite their proximity to the state capital, you feel like you are in the middle of nature …

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Doblhoff Pond

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The Doblhoffteich is located in the urban area of Baden in the Doblhoffpark and has a water surface of 0.65 ha. You can rent boats here, use the cafe or …

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The Top 20 Lakes in Lower Austria

Greifenstein Danube Oxbow

Silver Lake, Kritzendorf

Wienerwaldsee Dam

Old Danube Oxbow at Schönau, Donau-Auen National Park

Erlaufsee

Danube Oxbow Loop

Laxenburg Castle Park

Lake Lunz

Würnitz Forest Pond

Great Viehofner Lake

Doblhoff Pond

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