Berghotel Presslauer is not on a lake shore but at around 1,000 m above sea level in Carinthia’s Gail Valley. The Pressegger See is about 20 minutes away by car; according to the hotel it is a somewhat smaller but very warm swimming lake, and according to kaernten.at its water reaches up to 28 °C. Lake Weissensee is about 45 minutes away by car. Right in front of the hotel there is also a natural swimming pond with a shallow way into the water. In summer the hotel is open from mid-May until the first weekend in October.
At a glance
20
minutes
by car to the Pressegger See, about
28
°C
water temperature of the Pressegger See according to kaernten.at, up to
45
minutes
by car to Lake Weissensee, about
200
swimming lakes
among 1,270 standing waters in Carinthia, according to the hotel
Which swimming lake is closest to Berghotel Presslauer?
The closest swimming lake is the Pressegger See, about 20 minutes by car from Berghotel Presslauer in Carinthia’s Gail Valley. According to the hotel it is a somewhat smaller but very warm swimming lake, and according to kaernten.at its water reaches up to 28 °C. According to nassfeld.at, the lido on the Pressegger See is included in the plusCARD holiday. The hotel itself is not on the shore but at around 1,000 m above sea level above the valley.
If you are looking for accommodation near the Pressegger See but would rather stay quietly in the mountains, you drive down to swim from here.
Which lakes near Hermagor are warm enough for swimming in June?
Among the lakes near Hermagor, the Pressegger See is about 20 minutes by car from Berghotel Presslauer; according to kaernten.at its water reaches up to 28 °C, and the hotel calls it a very warm swimming lake. How warm the water is in June or September depends on the weather, and the hotel does not publish current figures. In June and September the hotel is open, and on cooler days the natural swimming pond in front of the house is an alternative for small children.
If you are looking for a quieter alternative to Lake Wörthersee, check the current water temperatures with the official sources of the region before your trip.
Is there somewhere to swim at the hotel itself for children?
Yes. Right in front of Berghotel Presslauer there is a natural swimming pond with a shallow way into the water, built sustainably and cleaned biologically according to the hotel. Next to it is a playground with go-karts and a trampoline, away from busy roads, and according to the hotel parents can see the pond and the playground from the balcony of the family rooms. How deep the pond is and whether there is supervision, please check with your hosts before you arrive.
More about it on the natural swimming pond page.
Quiet in the mountains rather than on the shore: why stay above the Gail Valley?
Berghotel Presslauer stands at around 1,000 m above sea level above the Gail Valley, and in reviews guests particularly praise the peace and quiet, the view and how welcome children are. Families stay in family rooms with a separate bedroom for the children; in early summer and autumn 2027 a family room costs from €185 per family per night with breakfast, for two adults and one child up to 14. A few guests mention the long journey as a drawback, and the Pressegger See is about 20 minutes by car.
At the end of June, families with small children have the pond, the farm and the lake in one place.
What does the lido on the Pressegger See cost, and does a guest card help?
According to nassfeld.at, the lido on the Pressegger See is included in the plusCARD holiday, which only partner establishments of the region give to their guests; whether Berghotel Presslauer is a partner, your hosts will tell you. With the GästeCard basic, overnight guests of the region travel free on regional buses and the S4 train according to nassfeld.at. The Kärnten Card is available directly at the hotel. The hotel does not publish admission prices for the lido.
Which other lakes can you reach on a day trip?
Lake Weissensee is about 45 minutes by car from Berghotel Presslauer, the Pressegger See about 20 minutes, so both can be reached on a day trip. According to the hotel, Carinthia has 1,270 standing waters, 200 of which are swimming lakes. Which small lakes in Carinthia are suitable for a day trip from the Gail Valley and how long the drive takes, your hosts will tell you when you arrive.
Carinthia has plenty of swimming lakes; for a holiday in the Gail Valley, the driving time is what counts.
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Frequently asked questions
For any other questions, call us on +43 4285 209 or email mail@berghotel-presslauer.at.
Is Berghotel Presslauer right on the Pressegger See?
No. Berghotel Presslauer is at around 1,000 m above sea level in Kreuth ob Rattendorf in Carinthia’s Gail Valley, about 20 minutes by car from the Pressegger See. Instead, there is a natural swimming pond with a shallow way into the water right in front of the hotel. Lake Weissensee is about 45 minutes away, and it is 7 km to the Millennium-Express valley station in Tröpolach.
Does Berghotel Presslauer have a swimming pool?
No. Berghotel Presslauer has no swimming pool but a natural swimming pond right in front of the hotel, with biological cleaning, a shallow way into the water and a view of the Carnic Alps. Next to it are the playground with go-karts and a trampoline and the small farm with its animals. For a larger lake, the Pressegger See is about 20 minutes away by car.
Can you still swim in the natural swimming pond at Berghotel Presslauer in September?
Berghotel Presslauer is open in summer from mid-May until the first weekend in October, so September is part of the season. The natural swimming pond is right in front of the house. How warm the water is in September and whether there is a fixed swimming season, your hosts will tell you before you arrive; the hotel does not publish a water temperature so far.
How much does a hotel room cost in June 2027?
In early summer 2027, from 14 May to 30 June 2027, a room with shower and WC at Berghotel Presslauer costs from €66 per person per night with breakfast and from €82 with half board. With a balcony, prices in early summer 2027 start at €71 and €87. The tourist tax is €4.50 per person per day, according to the price list from the age of 16.99.
When is Berghotel Presslauer open in summer?
Berghotel Presslauer is a two-season hotel and is open in summer from mid-May until the first weekend in October, in winter from around Christmas until Easter or early April. For summer 2027 the price list gives 14 May to 3 October 2027; the exact dates change every year.
Which lakes in Carinthia are good for swimming with children?
From Berghotel Presslauer, the Pressegger See is the closest, about 20 minutes by car; according to the hotel it is a very warm swimming lake, and according to nassfeld.at its lido is included in the plusCARD holiday. Lake Weissensee is about 45 minutes away by car. For small children there is a natural swimming pond with a shallow way in right in front of the hotel, with the playground next to it.
Summer. Swim
Check free rooms for your summer in the Gail Valley, or ask us about the pond, the family rooms and the lakes nearby.