Salzburg buys land for new public Wallersee bathing spot

The province of Salzburg has bought land in Henndorf am Wallersee to create a new public lake access point, ORF Salzburg reported. The bathing spot is expected to open in summer 2027.

The plot, which originally belonged to the Salzburg Gymnastics Club, is near the Fenningerspitz lakeside campground. Maintenance work is under way, including repainting the existing building and installing a new fence, seating and play equipment. A portable toilet will also be provided.

The new public space will cover about 500 square metres, including 120 square metres purchased by the province.

Deputy Governor Wolfgang Mayer said the project had taken years of work and thanked Henndorf Mayor Martin Köllersberger for his support.

The municipality will take over maintenance and management when the bathing season begins in spring 2027. Köllersberger said the arrangement had been agreed with the province and that municipal staff had the necessary expertise.