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Even in winter it's a beautiful sight, and there are actually people who bathe in the ice...

The Viehofner Lakes in St. Pölten consist of the Großer Viehofner See and the Kleiner Viehofner See, and together form a popular local recreation area. The lakes are connected by a canal and offer a variety of opportunities for recreational activities such as swimming, boating, walking, and cycling. Well-developed cycling and hiking trails run along the shores, offering magnificent views of the water and the surrounding nature. While the Großer Viehofner See invites you to linger with its lawns, swimming areas, and restaurants, the Kleiner Viehofner See, with its reed beds and breeding grounds, is a nature reserve and provides a habitat for numerous bird species. The area thus combines recreation, sports, and nature experiences in the immediate vicinity of the city.

Free swimming, parking is subject to a fee, except in winter

The Ratzersdorfer See in St. Pölten was created in the 1970s as a local recreation area and offers numerous leisure activities. It is an artificially created bathing lake. The sports and leisure facilities include beach volleyball courts, a basketball and football pitch, and a mini golf course. There are restaurants to cater for your physical well-being, and you can take a short break here during your tour. The lake is easily accessible by bike via the Traisental cycle path. Admission is free.

A beautiful sight with reflections

Great view over the lakes to St. Pölten and the mountains.

Located directly on the Traisental cycle path - perfect for swimming. No entrance fee. Beautiful meadows!

This viewing platform is located between the big and small Viehofner lakes and offers a beautiful view from above over the lakes, over St. Pölten and up to the mountains. It is not far from the Traisental cycle path. You can easily push your bike the short stretch to the platform.