Top 20 Lakes around Braunau

The Braunau am Inn district offers several excellent bathing lakes. Heratinger See (also known as Ibmer See) is renowned as one of Austria's warmest bathing lakes with excellent water quality. Höllerersee is another beautiful option, sheltered by forests, contributing to its pleasant water temperature and good water quality. For a quieter experience, Wildenau Lake is a recognized bathing lake.

Several lakes cater well to families. Wildenau Lake is a great choice, offering ample sunbathing and shaded areas, a children's playground, and a beach volleyball court, along with a snack bar. Heratinger See also has a lido with a beach volleyball court. Additionally, highlights like Bettenauer Pond and Roosetaaler Pond are noted as family-friendly.

Yes, the lakes offer various walking and hiking opportunities. Around Heratinger See, there's a marked hiking trail leading to the adjacent Ibmer Moor nature trail, and a barefoot path. Bettenauer Pond is described as beautiful for a walk, and Mooswanger Weiher features a comfortable path along its edge. For more extensive routes, you can explore cycling and MTB trails in the wider Braunau area, such as the "Roosetaaler Pond – Weberei Pond, Wängi loop" for easy cycling, or the "Chranzeberg singletrack – Mooswanger Weiher loop" for mountain biking. Find more routes at Cycling around Braunau or MTB Trails around Braunau.

The lakes in the Braunau am Inn district are set within diverse natural landscapes. Heratinger See is nestled within the idyllic Ibmer Moor, a nature reserve. Höllerersee is surrounded by forests, offering a tranquil, sheltered environment. Many lakes, like Roosetaaler Pond, are situated directly on rivers or within forest settings, providing opportunities to observe local wildlife, such as ducks or even beavers at Mooswanger Weiher.

Yes, Höllerersee is known for its diverse fish population, including pike, zander, catfish, and lake trout, making it an attractive spot for anglers.

When temperatures drop sufficiently, Höllerersee becomes suitable for ice skating and ice stock sports. While not in the Braunau district, the Istighofer Weiher (located in Switzerland) is also mentioned as being used for ice skating when frozen.

Facilities vary by lake. Heratinger See has a lido on its northern shore. Wildenau Lake offers a children's playground, beach volleyball court, and a small snack bar. Some highlights, like Istighofer Weiher, even feature a bathing place with a fireplace and a hut for rent.

Yes, Wildenau Lake is conveniently located directly on the Roman bike path, making it an excellent stop for cyclists. You can also find numerous cycling routes in the region, including those that pass by lakes, such as the "Roosetaaler Pond – Webereiweiher Nature Reserve loop" for gravel biking. More cycling options are available in the Cycling around Braunau guide.

Visitors appreciate the peaceful atmosphere and natural beauty. For instance, Roosetaaler Pond is praised for its very nice paths and the calm atmosphere, especially early in the morning. Similarly, Weberei Pond, Wängi is noted for its fantastically beautiful atmosphere in the morning, with cozy benches to watch ducks.

Yes, Höllerersee, despite its relatively small surface area, is quite deep, reaching about 21 meters. This depth creates unique limnological characteristics, making it an interesting natural feature.

Yes, both Heratinger See and Höllerersee are recognized as nature reserves, highlighting their ecological importance and preserved natural beauty.

The lakes offer different experiences throughout the year. For swimming and water activities, the warmer months are ideal, especially for lakes like Heratinger See and Höllerersee. In winter, when temperatures are low enough, Höllerersee transforms into a spot for ice skating and ice stock sports. Early mornings are often recommended for a peaceful atmosphere and beautiful views at spots like Roosetaaler Pond and Weberei Pond, Wängi.