--- title: "Pure relaxation at the Irrsee: swimming, fishing and relaxing in the Salzkammergut" url: "https://www.salzkammergut.at/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/201538/irrsee-lake.html" description: Lake Irrsee - perfect for a family vacation. The warmest lake in the Salzkammergut invites you to swim, fish or relax in the Salzkammergut. date: 2012-03-05 modified: 2026-06-30 --- # Pure relaxation at the Irrsee: swimming, fishing and relaxing in the Salzkammergut Irrsee Lake ============= Zell am Moos am Irrsee, Oberösterreich, Österreich ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/201439/22B646163466CEAE565EAED1890F037C5356E43847964BC5494D49859F5D6EB5/fischhof.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/201440/913C0D417F7F592969E43385377A149DADE140ADBBEB60ED7F45730788AE9A34/aussicht-auf-den-irrsee-vom-irrsberg-aus.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/201441/448BF093A84B3C94EDE834DB9F41E16A2B4FA2B5FD6DB62F4CC56D5992AF7B65/wandern-am-irrsee.jpg) © Open copyright © Rothner Tatjana Close copyright [ ![lake with reed, footbridge, crooked tree, mountains, \n](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/201439/22B646163466CEAE565EAED1890F037C5356E43847964BC5494D49859F5D6EB5/fischhof.jpg "© Rothner Tatjana") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/201439/22B646163466CEAE565EAED1890F037C5356E43847964BC5494D49859F5D6EB5/fischhof.jpg) © Open copyright © TVB Mondsee-Irrsee Close copyright [ ![Wonderful view of the Irrsee and the surrounding hilly landscape in the Salzkammergut.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/201440/913C0D417F7F592969E43385377A149DADE140ADBBEB60ED7F45730788AE9A34/aussicht-auf-den-irrsee-vom-irrsberg-aus.jpg "© TVB Mondsee-Irrsee") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/201440/913C0D417F7F592969E43385377A149DADE140ADBBEB60ED7F45730788AE9A34/aussicht-auf-den-irrsee-vom-irrsberg-aus.jpg) © Open copyright © TVB Mondsee-Irrsee Close copyright [ ![Two hikers sitting on the shore of lake Irrsee at an art installation made of stone.\n\n](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/201441/448BF093A84B3C94EDE834DB9F41E16A2B4FA2B5FD6DB62F4CC56D5992AF7B65/wandern-am-irrsee.jpg "© TVB Mondsee-Irrsee") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/201441/448BF093A84B3C94EDE834DB9F41E16A2B4FA2B5FD6DB62F4CC56D5992AF7B65/wandern-am-irrsee.jpg) © Open copyright © TVB Mondsee-Irrsee Close copyright [ ![Two hikers walk along the banks of lake Irrsee.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/201442/9D7D771DCD604CA7BDE30161ACFF603897DF3170F008F12FE2524576117A9B22/wandern-im-naturschutzgebiet-irrsee.jpg "© TVB Mondsee-Irrsee") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/201442/9D7D771DCD604CA7BDE30161ACFF603897DF3170F008F12FE2524576117A9B22/wandern-im-naturschutzgebiet-irrsee.jpg) © Open copyright © TVB Mondsee-Irrsee Close copyright [ ![The snow-covered village of Zell am Moos with the blue Irrsee in the background.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/201443/2314D3D0515C7CE8A4F6CC23BA58D0BC18FF503EC27AB0BD691ABD6FD87706CB/zell-am-moos-am-irrsee-im-winter.jpg "© TVB Mondsee-Irrsee") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/201443/2314D3D0515C7CE8A4F6CC23BA58D0BC18FF503EC27AB0BD691ABD6FD87706CB/zell-am-moos-am-irrsee-im-winter.jpg) © Open copyright © TVB Mondsee-Irrsee Close copyright [ ![A boathouse at lake Irrsee and the view to mount Kolomansberg.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/201444/9B1CEB53C1D4B795912BD32E599E5173323FDFDC086521208B63FF2C58690F2D/der-irrsee-im-salzkammergut-im-winter.jpg "© TVB Mondsee-Irrsee") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/201444/9B1CEB53C1D4B795912BD32E599E5173323FDFDC086521208B63FF2C58690F2D/der-irrsee-im-salzkammergut-im-winter.jpg) © Open copyright © TVB Mondsee-Irrsee Close copyright [ ![The frozen Irrsee seen from the Hochserner Hof in wintertime.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/201445/BB31A6A5CD1C68CFC90901ACADD0AC807960C6EB6B1DBB924B3CF175F2922F4E/irrsee-im-winter.jpg "© TVB Mondsee-Irrsee") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/201445/BB31A6A5CD1C68CFC90901ACADD0AC807960C6EB6B1DBB924B3CF175F2922F4E/irrsee-im-winter.jpg) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Irrsee 4893 Zell am Moos am Irrsee [ open in Google Maps ](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Irrsee%2C%204893%20Zell%20am%20Moos%20am%20Irrsee "Link will open in a new window") [ Open in Apple Maps ](https://maps.apple.com/place?address=Irrsee%2C%204893%20Zell%20am%20Moos%20am%20Irrsee "Link will open in a new window") ![](https://static.ecmaps.de/staticmap.jpg?experience=webarchitektur-meta&lat=47.916111939602523&lon=13.305130004882827&width=991&height=450&project=ttg-basemap&zoom=2000&server=meta.tourdata.at) **water report**Report dated: 10.07.2026 - 13:45 o’clock Water temperature: 23.5° Source: Hydrographischer Dienst Oberösterreich The Irrsee - the warmest bathing lake in the Salzkammergut To the north of the Mondsee you can find the romantic Irrsee lake. This moor lake has a length of five kilometres, is about one kilometer wide and surrounded by a natural and unspoilt landscape. Due to its unique fauna and flora the whole lake is protected by nature protection laws. Swimmers enjoy its warm temperatures while fisherman appreciate its good stock of fish. Despite its status as a nature reserve, gentle use by recreational athletes is of course allowed, even desired, as a rowing boat ride or swimming gives you a special connection to this unique lake. However, any contrary or harmful activity concerning the protective purpose of the Irrsee, is prevented. For example, motor boats are not allowed to drive on the Irrsee. Therefore lake Irrsee offers a wonderful balance to the stressful everyday life for nature-lovers and those who are looking for relaxation and romantics. The small-scaled mosaic of different landscape types at its shores though, offers many different habitats for rare and sometimes even endangered animal species. In spring, for example, you can enjoy the flute tones of the curlew, which is already on the verge of extinction in Austria and is native to the bogs of the Irrsee with a few breeding pairs. [ Contact ](#ttgCollapseKontakt) ---------------------------------- **Irrsee Lake** Irrsee 4893 Zell am Moos am Irrsee Phone [ +43 6132 26909 - 600 ](tel:+43613226909600) E-Mail [mondsee@salzkammergut.at](#mailto) Web [mondsee.salzkammergut.at](https://mondsee.salzkammergut.at "New window") https://mondsee.salzkammergut.at --- **Contact person** Salzkammergut Tourismus-Marketing GmbH Dr. Franz Müller Straße 3 5310 Mondsee am Mondsee Phone [ +43 6132 26909 - 600 ](tel:+43613226909600) E-Mail [mondsee@salzkammergut.at](#mailto) Web [mondsee.salzkammergut.at](https://mondsee.salzkammergut.at "New window") --- **We speak the following languages** German English [ Opening hours ](#ttgCollapseOeffnungszeiten) ------------------------------------------------ all year round [ Arrival ](#ttgCollapseAnreise) ---------------------------------- [ Sports ](#ttgCollapseSportarten) ------------------------------------ - Fishing - Kayak / canoe / rafting - Rowing - Swimming / bathing - other water sports: SUP boarding [ Suitability ](#ttgCollapseEignung) -------------------------------------- - All weather - Suitable for groups - Suitable for schools - Suitable for kids (all ages) - Suitable for pushchairs - Suitable for teenagers - Suitable for seniors - Suitable for single travelers - Suitable for friends - Suitable for couples - Suitable for children **Season**- Spring - Summer - Autumn - Winter [ Accessibility ](#ttgCollapseBarrierefreiheit) ------------------------------------------------- Please get in touch for more information. 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