Achtersee shines in spring: bathing season full of hope started!

Achtersee shines in spring: bathing season full of hope started!

In April 2025, the bathing season at the Achtersee in Wiener Neustadt is opened with stable water levels after the lake has been severely affected by drought in the past two years. The water level has proven to be suitable for bathing since the beginning of the year, which increases the joy among bathers. However, access to the beach area is currently limited and only possible via the Himmelblau beach club and the dog zone. Areas with steep embankments are secured with a fence for safety reasons, and entering these places is not permitted. The decision about future accessories will be made after a local inspection, such as Oe24

In the past two years, the Achtersee was severely affected by drought, which led to a historical low of the groundwater level. A ban was imposed in 2023 and the lake was fenced. The situation improved the situation in April 2024 when the groundwater level increase again and then opened the first entrances to the lake this year. With the expansion of these accesses, a balance between the desire for sea access and the safety of the embankment areas is sought, as Mayor Klaus Schneeberger emphasizes. Wiener Neustadt also emphasizes that bathing was possible again in summer 2024, but with careful.

drought and their effects

drought is a complex phenomenon that has global effects and is influenced by various factors. Climate change promotes extreme weather conditions, which increases the likelihood of drought events. According to the Environmental Federal Office are not only due to a lack of precipitation, but also by increased evapotranspiration and reduced soil moisture characterized. Severe, duration and spatial expansion are essential aspects to evaluate drought events.

The consequences of drought are far -reaching and not only affect water availability for people, animals and plants, but they can also lead to long -term effects on agriculture, health and energy supply. Therefore, adaptation measures mean the development of specific drought management plans that take into account the special challenges on site.