Wild swimming
in the Salzburger Saalachtal
The golden setting sun glows in the waves of the roaring stream which reflects the surrounding peaks. The trees on the bank throw shadows over the almost surreal scenery. The crystal-clear water feels comfortably cool on the skin as you dive below the surface and enjoy the silence of this wonderful place. Wild swimming is one of the best experiences in the Salzburger Saalachtal – hardly anyone, no matter how old, can resist its allure.
Wild and pristine water can be experienced in the Salzburger Saalachtal in all of its forms, with all of your senses. There are more places to dive into the invigorating water and experience its refreshing power than in virtually any other region. „Wild Swimming“ means more than just marvelling at water in all of its beauty; it also means discovering new places where you can plunge in to cool down.
Pure Invigoration
What could be nicer than finally taking off your shoes and clothes after a long hike or strenuous mountain climb and stepping cautiously into the cool water before jumping in? There are countless places where you can go wild swimming in the Salzburger Saalachtal: the beautiful bays along the Saalach where the white-water seems to take a breather; the imposing waterfalls of the Waterfall Trail on the way to the Almenwelt Lofer; along the streams in the shady forests or in one of the picturesque mountain lakes whose natural beauty and peace cannot be beaten.
Family Paradise by the Water
As appealing as the water high up in the mountains is for athletes and hikers, families are more likely to play on the large sand banks along the Saalach and in the natural bathing area Vorderkaser. The little ones have great fun building sandcastles and paddling in shallow water while their older companions can test their courage jumping from the rocks into the water.
Whether you are longing to cool off after sport or to swim at sunset as a couple in a mountain lake or you want to enjoy a varied day with the whole family on a natural beach, the water in the Salzburger Saalachtal is an absolute paradise for young and old. It appears in countless forms and it is always worth discovering it anew. There’s no doubt about it – diving in pays off.
