Parks and water parks in Austria

Parks & Recreational Areas

This selection of Austrian recreational sites ranges from the high-altitude Alpenzoo in Innsbruck, housing over 150 alpine species, to the expansive Strandbad Klagenfurt on Lake Wörthersee. The list includes the historic Hofgarten, a protected park on the edge of Innsbruck’s Old Town, and premier wellness destinations like the architecturally distinct Aqua Dome in the Ötztal Valley and the extensive thermal complexes of Therme Loipersdorf in Styria.

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Alpine ZOO

Alpenzoo Innsbruck is a zoo located in the town Insbruck, in the Austrian state of Tyrol. It is one of the highest elevation zoos in Europe.

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Court Garden

The Hofgarten is a protected park located on the edge of the Altstadt section of Innsbruck, Austria.

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Aqua Dome Spa Center

This resort includes eight pools in total - all filled with thermal water! Note its unusual architecture and relax.

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Therme Loipersdorf

A large thermal spa complex located in the Styrian Thermal and Volcanic Land. It features various thermal pools and sauna facilities centered around the town of Bad Loipersdorf.

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Strandbad Klagenfurt

Opened in 1924, this is one of Europe's largest inland lake bathing facilities. Located on the eastern shore of Lake Wörthersee, it features extensive sunbathing lawns and multiple piers.