Swimming in Cold Water
Diving into one of Obertauern's eleven idyllic mountain lakes – this is not only refreshing but also has enormously positive effects on health. That is why cold water swimming at lake temperatures of ten to fifteen degrees is becoming increasingly popular.
Staying in the cold water of a mountain lake has many positive aspects; among other things, it helps with pain relief and menopausal symptoms.
Freshness boost guaranteed
Anyone who has visited one of the 11 mountain lakes of Obertauern will hardly forget the picturesque view. But the crystal-clear water fascinates more and more visitors not only because of its beauty, but also because swimming in the cool-cold water has an extremely positive effect on body and soul. The mountain lakes have temperatures between ten and fifteen degrees in summer. "Get used to the cool water slowly," advises Alpine swimming expert Hansjörg Ransmayr to beginners, "do not hold your breath, but breathe calmly and evenly into your belly." Ransmayr, who was the first Austrian to swim across the Strait of Gibraltar, initiated the full moon swimming in the Grünwaldsee in Obertauern, which takes place on a summer full moon night: "The lake is about twelve degrees then."
Multiple Effects
The effects of cold water swimming are diverse. "You not only feel like reborn, it also has positive medical effects," says Ransmayr. Cold water helps, among other things, with pain relief and menopausal symptoms, stimulates and strengthens the circulatory system. Staying in cold water also has a positive effect on combating depression: neurotransmitters that generate feelings of happiness are released in the brain.
