Arnold Schwarzenegger surprises when visiting Thaler Lake!

Arnold Schwarzenegger surprises when visiting Thaler Lake!

Arnold Schwarzenegger surprised his home Thal on Lake Thaler with an unexpected visit on Saturday. The world -famous actor and politician relaxed in casual clothing - shorts, sunglasses and with a cigar in hand. He was in a good mood on the terrace of the sea restaurant as he looked over the picturesque lake. Before his visit, speculation was circulating as to whether he would return to the 100th anniversary of Lake Thaler, which will take place from June 6th to June 8th. These celebrations are an important event for the region and attract many visitors.

The restaurant confirmed Schwarzenegger's visit, but stated that it was a private matter without revealing further details. It is believed that Schwarzenegger will be at the "Austrian World Summit" in Vienna next week, which could enable another stop in his home country. The anticipation of his possible return remains great, both among the residents and the fans.

the Thaler Lake and its history

The Thaler Lake, located west of Graz, is a popular destination for those seeking relaxation. With its 65,000 square meters, which was expanded by Hans von Reininghaus for leisure use in 1925, the lake is not only an attraction for swimmers and boaters, but also has an interesting history. Originally, the Thaler Lake was created in the second half of the 18th century from dry -laid ponds and later used for ice.

The waters achieved international fame when Schwarzenegger persisted around Maria Shriver's hand. Today the Thalersee offers numerous leisure facilities, including boat rental, hiking and bike paths as well as golf courses. The leisure activities include:

• boat rental: prices for pedal boats (max. 4 people) - 6 € for 30 minutes, 8 € for 1 hour, € 13 for 2 hours.
• Arnold-Schwarzenegger hiking trail (9 km, approx. 3 hours of walking).
• cycle path R39 from Graz-Gösting to Thaler Lake.
• cross -country trail over 15 km, partly with floodlights.
• gastronomy at the lake: Café & Restaurant Thalersee.

For accessibility there is also a bus line 48 from Graz-Gösting and a free shuttle bus in July and September every half hour. Parking is available at various points, including two smaller parking spaces at the other end of the lake.

The combination of Schwarzenegger's surprising visit and the upcoming ceremony causes a lot of excitement in the region. The residents of Thal hope for a soon reunion with their most famous son and look forward to the festival around Lake Thaler.

For more details about Schwarzenegger's visit, read more at 5min Zeitung] (https://www.kleinezeitung.at/steiermark/graz/19747520/sonnenlanden-zigarre-und-kurzen-arnie-visit-Spontan-Seine-Seine-Seine-Seine-Seine-Seine-Seine-Seine-Sein Graz] (https://www.stadt-graz.at/ausfluege/thalerseee-graz.html).