--- title: Watersports at Lake Hallstatt, Lake Gosau url: "https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/en/things-to-do/summer/watersports.html" description: Experience the varied possibilities of water sports in the Lakes and Rivers at Dachstein Salzkammergut image: "https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/user_upload/dachstein-salzkammergut/Logos/Dachstein_Logo_80__gro%E2%94%9C%C6%92.jpg" date: 2019-03-11 modified: 2024-09-17 --- # Watersports at Lake Hallstatt, Lake Gosau Our crystal clear lakes await you! ---------------------------------- The Salzkammergut is famous for its water diversity. **More than 70 lakes** make the landscapes so unique and endearing, numerous rivers and streams glide through the villages and towns. In our region Dachstein Salzkammergut, the **river Traun** accompanies you from Obertraun to Bad Goisern, the **mystical Lake Hallstatt** welcomes you and the **Lake Koppenwinkel** in Obertraun enchants you, the reflection of the Dachstein in the **crystal clear Lake Gosau** fascinates you, the beauty of the **Upper Lake Gosau** and the **naturalness of the "Gosaulacke"** impresses you, the **Gosaubach** follows you through the Gosau valley and the **Waldbachstrub in the Echerntal** awaits you in Hallstatt. Our two largest lakes, **Lake Hallstatt and Lake Gosau**, are suitable for all kinds of water fun both in summer and winter - from ice diving to stand-up paddling to leisurely swimming. The water **temperatures rise up to 24 degrees** in summer and offer ideal conditions for refreshment on hot summer days. Not to forget that the **public bathing areas and lidos are free of charge** and the water is of **drinking water quality**! Current water temperatures: [**Lake Hallstatt**](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/430017381/lake-hallstatt/ "The current water temperature and more infos about Lake Hallstatt") & [**Lake Gosau**](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/201041/lake-gosau/ "The current water temperature and more infos about Lake Gosau") Dive into the water landscape of the Dachstein Salzkammergut! ------------------------------------------------------------- Lakes. Adventure. Water fun --------------------------- [ ![King Dachstein Trail photoshooting with a view on Lake Hallstatt](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/7/9/csm_King-Dachstein-Trail-Blick-auf-Hallstaettersee-mit-Wald-Foto-the.adventure.bakery-Philipp-Reiter_a3121743d1.jpg "King Dachstein Trail view on Lake Hallstatt (Photo: the.adventure.bakery I Philipp Reiter)") Lake Hallstatt ](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/en/visitor-information/our-lakes/lake-hallstatt.html) © Open copyright © King Dachstein Trail view on Lake Hallstatt (Photo: the.adventure.bakery I Philipp Reiter) Close copyright [ ![From the Lake Gosau you have an wonderful view on the Dachstein. (photo: RudiKainPhotografie)](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/7/f/csm_Gosausee-Blumen-Foto-RudiKainPhotografie_3b3f1868ef.jpg "Lake Gosau with the Dachstein (photo: RudiKainPhotografie)") The Gosau lakes ](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/en/visitor-information/our-lakes/lake-gosau.html) © Open copyright © Lake Gosau with the Dachstein (photo: RudiKainPhotografie) Close copyright [ ![Sunny view to the public bath beach in Obertraun in the holiday region Dachstein Salzkammergut.(photo: Sven Posch / www.viewnect.com)](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/c/e/csm_Strandbad-Obertraun-Foto-360perspektiven_cc3b6653d3.jpg "View to the public bath beach in Obertraun (photo: Sven Posch / www.viewnect.com)") Bathing & swimming ](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/en/things-to-do/summer/watersports/artikel/detail/978/public-bathing-beach-lake-hallstatt-lake-gosau.html) © Open copyright © View to the public bath beach in Obertraun (photo: Sven Posch / www.viewnect.com) Close copyright [ ![Diving in Lake Gosau.](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/8/0/csm_tauchen__e16899b811.png "Diving in the Dachstein Salzkammergut (Photo: Canva)") Diving ](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/en/things-to-do/summer/watersports/artikel/detail/3003/diving-lake-hallstatt-lake-gosau.html) © Open copyright © Diving in the Dachstein Salzkammergut (Photo: Canva) Close copyright [ ![A boat with a fisher on Lake Hallstatt in the holiday region Dachstein Salzkammergut. (Photo: Viorel Munteanu)](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/7/5/csm_Fischen-Hallstaettersee-Foto-Viorel-Munteanu_d03acacc9c.jpg "Fishing on Lake Hallstatt (Photo: Viorel Munteanu)") Fishing ](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/en/things-to-do/summer/watersports/artikel/detail/3237/sportfischen-und-fliegenfischen.html) © Open copyright © Fishing on Lake Hallstatt (Photo: Viorel Munteanu) Close copyright [ ![Canyoning at Dachstein Salzkammergut. (Photo: Outdoor Leadership)](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/b/5/csm_Canyoning-Foto-Outdoor-Leadership_b6db27a3aa.jpg "Canyoning at Dachstein Salzkammergut (Photo: Outdoor Leadership)") Canyoning ](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/en/things-to-do/summer/watersports/artikel/detail/3000/canyoning.html) © Open copyright © Canyoning at Dachstein Salzkammergut (Photo: Outdoor Leadership) Close copyright 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. [ © Open copyright © Packrafting in Bad Goisern (photo: Gerhard Gschwendtner / Pathfinder) Close copyright ![Equipped with a packraft, you can experience the landscape around the river Traun (photo: Gerhard Gschwendtner / Pathfinder)](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/f/e/csm_Packrafting-Bad-Goisern-Foto-Gerhard-Gschwendtner-Pathfinder_01b3730980.jpg "Packrafting in Bad Goisern (photo: Gerhard Gschwendtner / Pathfinder)") Packrafting -------------- ](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/en/things-to-do/summer/watersports/artikel/detail/2960/packrafting-bad-goisern.html) [ © Open copyright © Boat rental (photo: Viorel Munteanu) Close copyright ![Boat rental in Obertraun, Hallstatt and Gosau at Dachstein (photo: Viorel Munteanu)](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/2/0/csm_Elektroboote-Foto-Viorel-Munteanu_8d182dbff3.jpg "Boat rental (photo: Viorel Munteanu)") Boat rentals & boat trips -------------------------------- ](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/en/adventure/listen-tourdata/boat-hire-in-the-dachstein-salzkammergut.html "List of all boat trips and boat rental stations") [ © Open copyright © Lake Kayaking at Lake Hallstatt (Photo: Viorel Munteanu) Close copyright ![Lake Kayaking at Lake Hallstatt. (Photo: Viorel Munteanu)](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/5/b/csm_Seekajaking-Hallstaettersee-Foto-Munteanu-Viorel_a904de388a.jpg "Lake Kayaking at Lake Hallstatt (Photo: Viorel Munteanu)") Lake kayaking & canoeing ------------------------------- ](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/en/things-to-do/summer/watersports/artikel/detail/3005/lake-kayaking-canoeing.html "Lake kayaking and canoeing")