Stand Up Paddling in the Salzkammergut
The Stand Up Paddle Board is one of our favourite accessories in summer! So let's go: clamp the board under your arm, paddle out and enjoy nature from the unique perspective of the lake!
A success story
SUP advanced from a means of transport used by Polynesian fishermen to a worldwide trend sports device - the sport originated in Tahiti and Hawaii, where it was used by fishermen to get around on the water and surf instructors kept an eye on their protégés.
In the 1970s, the so-called gondolies were very popular on the French coast. Worldwide, SUP has gained enormous popularity in the last 10 years. Decisive for the popularity are the easy procurement and handling of the inflatable boards.
The right SUP board for everyone
There are also different types of boards for stand-up paddling, starting with the differentiation between hardboards and inflatable boards, also called iSUPs (inflatable SUP). Of course, there are different widths and lengths under both categories.
The Allrounder is a good board for beginners, the width leaves enough space for the equipment. It is also easier to keep your balance on. The white water board is wider, shorter and more robust than other boards and - as the name suggests - suitable for white water. Racing boards are longer and narrower, therefore more suitable for SUP professionals. The wide SUP range also includes boards for surfing and fishing, but also for children and families.
It is hard to imagine Austria's lakes without stand-up paddling, or SUP for short, which has become a well-known and popular recreational sport. Armed with a board and paddle, you go out on the water to glide along the surface and discover new places again and again. Hardly any other sport is so deeply relaxing, yet challenging. The steady paddling lets you forget the stress of everyday life and enjoy nature in peace. From the perspective of the lake, there are always new perspectives on the fantastic landscape of the Salzkammergut.
The beauty of stand-up paddling is that the sport is very easy to learn. A little sense of balance and a basic level of fitness are enough. Many water sports centres offer SUP boards and paddles for hire, as well as beginner courses. Or you can get some tips before you venture out on the water on your own.
Out and about with the SUP in the Salzkammergut
The best tips for your Salzkammergut SUP adventure
With its numerous crystal-clear lakes, the Salzkammergut offers the best backdrop for the perfect SUP adventure!
Whether alone on your own board or with like-minded people in a SUP course - there are numerous possibilities for SUP fans. In addition to various courses and taster courses, the SUP providers in the Salzkammergut also offer sundowner tours, i.e. SUPing at sunset, yoga on the board or even winter SUPing on the varied programme.
However, SUP enthusiasts who are out and about with their own board are not allowed to simply paddle off on all lakes!
We have an overview of all regions and lakes as well as restrictions and permits.
Attersee Attergau
Attersee Attergau
There is hardly a better place to enjoy the tranquillity of Lake Attersee than on a paddle board. Relaxation and sport in an incomparable landscape on the largest lake in the Salzkammergut.
> Stand Up Paddling is allowed without restrictions at the Attersee.
Ausseerland
Ausseerland
- Permitted: at Lake Altaussee and Lake Grundlsee
- Not permitted: at Lake Toplitzsee and Lake Ödensee.
With restriction: You are not allowed to use your own SUP on the Salza reservoir. However, you have the possibility to rent SUP boards at the boat rental.
The reservoir may be navigated with these rental SUPs.
Dachstein
Dachstein
Hot weather instead of bad weather - the lakes in the Dachstein Salzkammergut holiday region offer perfect conditions for cooling off in hot temperatures.
> SUPing in the region is allowed at Lake Hallstättersee and at the Vorderer Gosausee!
Fuschlsee
Fuschlsee
- Permitted: at Fuschlsee, Hintersee and Wiestalstausee.
- Not allowed: at Filblingsee and Eibensee as well as on streams and rivers.
Mondsee - Irrsee
Mondsee - Irrsee
Stand Up Paddling is permitted at Lake Mondsee and Lake Irrsee, with the exception of the reed areas and nature conservation zones.
Traunsee
Traunsee
- Allowed: at the Traunsee and the Vorderer Langbathsee.
- Not allowed: all other lakes in the region - these are nature reserves
Wolfgangsee
Wolfgangsee
SUPing is allowed at the Wolfgangsee, watch out at the boat landing stages!
Dos and Don'ts on the SUP
Pay attention to nature conservation zones and landing stages
Don't forget a safety leash
A dry bag keeps everything on the board dry
depending on the weather, remember to wear sunscreen or a drysuit
And now: On the paddles, get set, go!
Mondsee
Lake Hallstatt
