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Swimming at Lake Faak: private beach, water quality & lake access
Turquoise-green water in drinking-water quality, a restful private beach right on the southern shore and a gently sloping, child-friendly shore – this is what swimming at Lake Faak feels like when you stay right by the water.
The Caribbean of the Alps
Why swimming at Lake Faak is so special
Lake Faak is one of Carinthia's finest natural jewels – it is no coincidence that people here speak of the "Caribbean of the Alps". Its bright turquoise-green water, framed by the mountains around the Mittagskogel, turns every dip into the cool water into a little holiday moment all of its own.
Strandhotel Faak is located right on the southern shore of Lake Faak – with its own private beach. The walk from your room to the sunbathing lawn is short, and the lake is always in sight. In this article we answer the questions our bathing guests ask us most often – from water quality and our private beach to the bathing area for families.
Question 1 · Water quality & temperature
How good is the water quality at Lake Faak?
In short: excellent. Lake Faak offers bathing fun in drinking-water quality – and pleasantly warm water in high summer.
Drinking-water quality, up to 28 degrees warm
At Lake Faak you swim in clear water in drinking-water quality. In summer the lake warms up to up to 28 degrees: warm enough to stay in the water for a long time, and just right for extended bathing days.
This combination of turquoise-green water and pleasant temperatures makes Lake Faak one of the finest places to swim in Carinthia.
- Bathing fun in drinking-water quality
- Turquoise-green, clear water
- Water temperature of up to 28 degrees in summer
- A natural jewel on the southern shore in Carinthia
Question 2 · Our private beach
What does the hotel's own private beach offer?
A restful, well-kept bathing beach right by the hotel – with a sunbathing lawn, jetty and service that makes your bathing day noticeably more relaxed.
Sunbathing lawn, jetty & reserved loungers included
On the hotel's own large, well-kept bathing beach you can rest and relax in peace. A soft sunbathing lawn invites you to soak up the sun, and from the jetty you step straight into the water – and best of all: there's nothing you need to worry about.
For every room, sun loungers and parasols are reserved – included, with no morning scramble for a spot. We also take care of the daily beach and bathing-towel service for you. So all that's left of your bathing day is exactly what matters: time by the water.
- Large, well-kept private beach on the southern shore
- Sunbathing lawn & jetty right by the lake
- Reserved sun loungers & parasols per room (included)
- Daily beach and bathing-towel service
Summer days by the water
"Here everyone finds their own thing – a holiday between mountain and lake, right on the southern shore of Lake Faak."Strandhotel Faak · Private beach at Lake Faak
Question 3 · Child-friendly by the water
Is Lake Faak suitable for families with children?
The private beach of Strandhotel Faak offers families a quiet bathing area with a sunbathing lawn right by the water and a gently sloping, child-friendly shore. Children can play in the shallows while you keep them company from the sunbathing lawn. The warm water invites you to long days of bathing. Of course, parents remain responsible for supervising their own children.
At the lake, the children's play lawn provides plenty of variety, and the short walk between hotel, sunbathing lawn and water makes a bathing day with children pleasantly straightforward. You'll find more tips for holidays with the little ones on our page Family holidays at Lake Faak.
Question 4 · Swimming around the lake
What other bathing options are there at Lake Faak?
Around Lake Faak, in addition to our private beach, there are also publicly accessible bathing spots – ideal for a change of scenery now and then.
Swimming right at the hotel
The most convenient way into the water: our hotel's own private beach with reserved loungers, jetty and towel service – no journey required, right outside the door.
Lidos along the shore
Around Lake Faak there are public lidos and bathing spots with sunbathing lawns and water entries – lovely if you'd like to experience the lakeshore from a different side.
More than just swimming
The lake also invites you to try water sports – from pedal and electric boats to swimming along the shore.
The offerings, opening hours and admission of the public bathing options vary by season – the current details are best found out on site. You'll find a full overview of your stay under Holidays at Lake Faak.
Good to know
Frequently asked questions about swimming at Lake Faak
How good is the water quality at Lake Faak?
Lake Faak offers bathing fun in drinking-water quality. The water is turquoise-green and clear and warms up to up to 28 degrees in summer.
What does the private beach of Strandhotel Faak offer?
A large, well-kept bathing beach right on the southern shore with a sunbathing lawn and jetty. For every room, sun loungers and parasols are reserved and included, plus there is a daily beach and bathing-towel service.
Is Lake Faak suitable for families with children?
Yes. The private beach offers a sunbathing lawn right by the water, a gently sloping, child-friendly shore and a children's play lawn by the lake. The water is pleasantly warm in summer. Of course, parents remain responsible for supervising their own children.
Stay right by the water
Your bathing holiday at the private beach of Lake Faak
Turquoise-green water in drinking-water quality, reserved loungers on your own beach and the short walk into the cool water – secure your spot on the southern shore. With a guaranteed best price when you book direct.