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Lake Erlauf

Mariazell

Natural treasure lake Erlaufsee

827m above the sea level, 3 km away from Mariazell the lake Erlaufsee is located on border of Styria and Lower Austria.


At an elevation of 827 m, the Erlaufsee is located 3 km northwest of Mariazell on the border between Lower Austria and Styria.
On sunny days, nothing stands in the way of enjoying a swim at the Erlaufsee. The lake offers bathers a pebble beach, a large sunbathing area, 2 slides, 2 piers, a diving board, as well as a playground. Dogs are allowed in a small section (from the 2nd pier downward to the end of the sunbathing area).

For hot summer days, the mountain lake is a pleasant refreshment. The average temperature ranges from 19 to 22 degrees in summer. The drinking water quality and the clarity of the lake demonstrate the pure and healthy environment. The bathing area is free of charge and accessible to all. A parking fee is charged for the parking lot: Location/Arrival - Erlaufsee. Parking is free between 6:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

A special delight is a boat ride to explore the Erlaufsee. In suitable weather, 30 boats – pedal, electric, or rowboats – are available. Let the waves rock you and enjoy the majestic surroundings.

Trips with the excursion ship Christina

You can find the current temperatures on bergfex

Photos & videos

There are no official "opening hours" for the Erlaufsee - the lake is freely accessible.

Contact

Erlaufsee KG (Gemeindeamt)
Pater Hermann Geist Platz 1
8630 Mariazell

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What the weather will be like Mariazell (860m)

Today, 27.07.2026

Mostly sunny in the morning and evening, but isolated showers will be possible around noon.
Morning
sunny
15°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 35%
sr.Windstärke 20 km/h
Noon
cloudy
20°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 55%
sr.Windstärke 15 km/h
Night
very sunny
20°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 45%
sr.Windstärke 10 km/h

Tomorrow, 28.07.2026

Some clouds in the morning, lateron much sunshine and hardly any clouds
Morning
slightly cloudy
15°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 5%
sr.Windstärke 5 km/h
Noon
very sunny
25°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 0%
sr.Windstärke 15 km/h
Night
very sunny
23°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 0%
sr.Windstärke 5 km/h

Forecast

29.07.2026
very sunny
12°C 30°C
30.07.2026
very sunny
15°C 31°C
31.07.2026
very sunny
15°C 33°C