• Keine altgewohnte Stadtkulisse, sondern ein internationales Get-Together für Gays, Lesben, alle dazwischen und deren Freunde,… aus unterschiedlichen Ländern direkt am Wörthersee! 
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Pink Lake The LGBTQ community as guests at Lake Wörthersee

The offer around Lake Wörthersee is as diverse as the community itself. Pleasure, culture, wellness, entertainment..., all guests of the community are welcome to get to know Austria's most popular bathing lake from its many colorful sides and to spend an unforgettable vacation here.

August 24 - 30, 2026 - Pörtschach am Wörthersee

Pink Lake 2026: the internationally acclaimed LGBTQI festival on Lake Wörthersee

Pink Lake 2026 will once again transform Lake Wörthersee into a stage for community, culture and summery lightness. International LGBTQI* guests, rousing festival moments, pulsating DJ sounds, relaxing hours at the beach club and soothing wellbeing offers merge into an unforgettable week on Austria's most beautiful lake.

 

What awaits you at Pink Lake 2026

Experience the magic of the lake, queer diversity and pure joie de vivre, day after day!

🩷 Beats Radio Beach Club at Pörtschach Lido – chill out and dance to summery DJ vibes, with cocktails and a beach setting.

🩷 Almdudler Almrausch Party – a lively traditional costume party at Hotel Schloss Leonstain, where lederhosen meet drag queens – sponsored by Almdudler.

🩷 Pink Lake Club Night – hot beats & dazzling performances at fritz Club – a queer dance floor in a class of its own.

🩷 Boat Cruise Party – the highlight on the water: three boats, three dance floors, one big party

Plus, there are loads of side events, relaxing moments by the lake and, of course, the best sunsets waiting for you. 

Discover the programme now

 

Did you enjoy the Pink Lake Festival 2025 and would you like to attend in 2026?

 

Then get one of the strictly limited tickets now!

 

Get your ticket for 2026 now!

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August 25-31 - Pörtschach am Wörthersee

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Gay bars in Carinthia

Whether in a fun group with your friends or for a cozy drink with your date - in the Carinthian gay bars and clubs you can celebrate, relax and enjoy undisturbed with like-minded people.

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The top wellness addresses on Lake Wörthersee

Wellness and health

Whether you are relaxing in the sauna, enjoying a soothing massage or relaxing in the beach whirlpool during your wellness vacation in Carinthia, you will always have Lake Wörthersee in view.

Impressions from the festival

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Here you can always find the latest pics and stories from the festival. You can also browse through our archive and see how cool the events were in the past years.

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Excursion tips

Around Austria's most popular bathing lake you'll find countless excursion destinations on all kinds of topics. And best of all: the sights are the perfect bad-weather alternative to a day of swimming at the lake!

Lifestyle events on Lake Wörthersee

Taste Wörthersee - The best culinary experiences around the lake!

All culinary offers at a glance!

Discover the Taste Wörthersee gourmet menu and find the best culinary hotspots around Lake Wörthersee! Whether it's a relaxed beach bar cocktail, regional specialties, vegan highlights or exclusive gourmet experiences - your perfect moment of indulgence awaits you here. With a total of 16 toques and one Michelin star, Lake Wörthersee is one of Austria's culinary hotspots.

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May 29 to 31, 2026: an unforgettable yoga weekend with top international teachers

NAMASTE AM SEE - Yoga festival on Lake Wörthersee 2026

Immerse yourself in the world of yoga at the NAMASTE AM SEE Festival 2026! Look forward to more than 36 workshops with renowned teachers and practice in dreamlike locations right on the lakeshore, enjoy the diverse supporting program with shiatsu treatments, aromatic oil therapies and an ecstatic dance session. Secure your ticket now and be part of this unique event!

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Gentle hills and rugged giants.

Hiking in the Wörthersee-Rosental region

Take your soul for a walk over gentle hills, satisfy your longing for exercise in the majestic Karawanken mountains and recharge your batteries in style!

© (c) Franz Gerdl
The culinary festival on Lake Wörthersee

SEE.ESS.SPIELE

At the See.Ess.Spiele, award-winning regional top chefs, together with international guest chefs and outstanding producers, turn the kitchens and cellars on Lake Wörthersee into venues for epicurean dining.

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Have you already booked your vacation in the Wörthersee Rosental region? Perfect! As a guest, you get exclusive access to our digital service. This means you are well informed before your arrival, can discover experiences, take advantage of benefits and look forward to your time out in a relaxed manner.

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More exciting vacation ideas and information

For the most beautiful time of the year, Lake Wörthersee offers an incredible variety of sporting, entertaining, relaxing and unforgettable opportunities.

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Impressions of the LGBTQ community on Lake Wörthersee

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