For people which are looking for high quality french cuisine in Ettal If you are on holiday and want to refresh yourself on warm days, you can visit the beautiful bathing lakes around our Ettal Monastery Hotel explore. The lakes, fed by cool mountain streams, offer a wonderful way to cool off in the clear water in summer. The picturesque surroundings and the enchanting nature make days spent at the natural bathing lakes unforgettable experiences.

The Staffelsee

The largest bathing lake in the area is the StaffelseeIt has seven islands and can be walked around on a hiking trail. The bathing lake is very popular with bathers, but also with curling and ice-skaters. In summer it warms up quickly and in winter it cools down quickly. There are three public outdoor pools on the lake, a diving tower, barbecue area, several beautiful green lawns and a soft sandy beach that invites you to sunbathe. Bathing lakes with such good water quality are popular with locals and guests. It is not far from the Klosterhotel Ettal to the Staffelsee.

The Geroldsee

The Geroldsee In addition to a beautiful outdoor pool, there are also many areas on the shore that are protected for endangered species. The hilly meadows offer many natural beauties to admire. Gentian and campion can be seen blooming here. The meadows are not accessible and show their beauty from a hiking trail. The bathing lake offers a beautiful view of the Karwendel formation. Anyone who wants to explore the Alpine world by Karwendel will find relaxation on holiday here. The Geroldsee is located between Garmisch-Partenkirchen and Mittenwald, is Ettal Monastery Hotel It is easy to reach and is close to the German Alpine Road.

The Riessersee

The Riessersee is near Garmisch-Partenkirchen and is known as the venue for the 1936 Winter Olympics. The old bobsleigh track is also located here and can be visited. You can not only swim at the Riessersee, you can also rent rowing boats and pedal boats and go boating on the lake. There is also a beautiful children's playground at the Riessersee. When the weather is clear, the Zugspitze massif is reflected in the Riessersee, a truly beautiful photo opportunity for every tourist and a highlight for swimming and hiking. The lake can be reached on foot from the Klosterhotel Ettal.

The Pflegersee

The Care Lake is a small boggy lake that should actually be visited by many more bathers. The boggy water is velvety soft and has a healing effect on the body and hair. There is a very natural lawn for sunbathing, a small jetty and rowing boats. The Pflegersee is reminiscent of the charm of the old bathing places.

The Kainzenbad

The Kainzenbad has been known since the Middle Ages. It used to be a well-known health resort, and from 1928 it was used as an outdoor swimming pool. The historic pool in the Ammergau Alps has a natural water pool, diving platforms and beautiful lawns. The old trees provide plenty of shade on hot, sunny days. Bathers can relax on an area of ​​34.000 square meters. There is a playground for children and a table tennis table. There is a nice playing area for volleyball fans. You can do sports here in both summer and winter.

The Plansee

The FLOORS is located in the Austrian part of the Ammergau Alps and is the second largest natural lake in Tyrol. The Plansee delights locals and tourists alike with its variety of activities that can be experienced around the lake. From joggers and hikers to bathers. Here at the Plansee, everyone will find their place. And for more peace and quiet, simply take a boat trip across the lake and enjoy the wonderful mountain panorama of the Lechtal Alps and the Wetterstein Mountains.