Lakes around Markt Sankt Martin offer diverse aquatic attractions within a natural setting. The region features the Naturbadesee Holiday-Fun, a natural swimming lake constructed in 2008, known for its plant and sand filtration system. This area provides various recreational opportunities, including swimming, sunbathing, and walking trails. The landscape is characterized by meadows and forests, contributing to a serene ambiance for visitors.
Last updated: June 26, 2026
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Nice lake, a beautiful photo opportunity. Unfortunately, swimming is prohibited.
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A great place for the whole family. Sheep in the pastures, art objects from the local pottery and a fitness trail. Definitely worth a stop if you're walking or cycling past.
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Backwater basin for flood protection and popular recreational area for humans and animals :-)
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Picturesque, small lake with a green island in the middle and a few jetties for resting. There is also a mobile home park with a playground on the shore.
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Cozy rest area with a beautiful view of the lake.
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just before you have to cross the Rabnitz. Here you could let your wet socks and shoes dry briefly and take a final break.
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A nice spot. The retention basin is not only designed in a practical way. It also offers relaxation and exercise in the form of a walk around the lake with exercise park stations. The whole thing is rounded off with resting options in the form of benches.
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The lakes offer a variety of family-friendly options. The Naturbadesee Holiday-Fun features a water slide, sandy beach, diving board, and a swinging rope. Similarly, Sonnensee Ritzing provides water slides, a diving board, a sandy beach, and a children's playground. Lake Stickelberger has a mobile home park with a playground, and the Stoober Retention Basin offers exercise park stations and art objects, making it engaging for all ages.
Yes, the Naturbadesee Holiday-Fun (also known as Naturbadesee Markt St. Martin or Bathing Pond St. Martin) is a notable natural swimming lake. It uses an environmentally friendly plant and sand filtration system, avoiding chemical treatments, which is ideal for allergy sufferers and those with sensitive skin. It offers a large swimming area, sunbathing lawns, and various water activities.
The Naturbadesee Holiday-Fun is distinguished by its natural filtration system, which uses plants and sand to purify the water without chemicals. It also boasts a 1,500 m² water surface, a water slide, sandy beach, diving board, water jet, swinging rope, and a barbecue area. Visitors can also find cabin facilities, lockers, and a cafeteria (Gasthaus zum Pauliberg) on-site.
Absolutely. The Naturbadesee Holiday-Fun provides ample space for sunbathing and relaxation on its sunbathing lawn, sandy lounging bay, piers, and wooden platforms. Sonnensee Ritzing also features spacious sunbathing areas, a sun terrace, and options for parasol and lounger rental.
Yes, the Stoober Retention Basin is a popular recreational area with a walk around the lake that includes exercise park stations and resting options. The Naturbadesee Holiday-Fun is also idyllically surrounded by meadows and forests, offering pleasant walking opportunities.
At the Naturbadesee Holiday-Fun, the Gasthaus zum Pauliberg cafeteria provides food and drinks, including regional fresh dishes and fine wines. For other options, the nearby town of Markt Sankt Martin offers various cafes, restaurants, and pubs.
Lake Stickelberger is a picturesque small lake featuring a green island in the middle and jetties for resting. The Naturbadesee Holiday-Fun is also noted for its idyllic setting, surrounded by meadows and forests, providing a serene ambiance.
Beyond swimming, the region offers various outdoor activities. You can explore gravel biking routes, such as the 'Artworks at Stoober Bach – Lutzmannsburg Weir loop' or 'Kaisersdorf Church – Idyllic fishing lake loop' from the Gravel biking around Markt Sankt Martin guide. Cycling enthusiasts can find routes like the 'Markt St. Martin Bathing Pond – View of Geschriebenstein loop' in the Cycling around Markt Sankt Martin guide. There are also running trails, including the 'Markt St. Martin Bathing Pond loop' from the Running Trails around Markt Sankt Martin guide.
Yes, the Naturbadesee Holiday-Fun has numerous parking facilities nearby for visitors. For other lakes, parking availability may vary, but generally, recreational areas in the region are equipped to accommodate visitors.
Visitors particularly appreciate the diverse experiences offered, from active recreation to quiet contemplation. The Stoober Retention Basin is loved for its practical design as a flood protection basin that also serves as a relaxing recreational area with exercise stations. Sonnensee Ritzing is praised for its clear water and extensive facilities for family fun. The natural setting and serene ambiance of the Naturbadesee Holiday-Fun are also highly valued.
While many lakes offer recreational opportunities, there is a specific Fishing Pond mentioned in the area. Although some visitors note its potential as a swimming pond, its primary designation is for fishing.
Yes, there is a dedicated Picnic Area by the Small Pond in Karl. It offers a cozy rest area with a beautiful view of the lake, perfect for a break.


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