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Schwand Strand
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About
Schwand Strand is located on the Wolfgangsee and it is in the 11th place out of 20 beaches in the Salzburg region 27.3 km away from its center, the city of Salzburg. It is one of the beaches of Gschwand settlement, just 0.2 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area with very picturesque views, among the mountains.
It is a straight coastline with crystal turquoise water and light fine pebble, so it is recommended to wear special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is not crowded place during the season. There is a campsite located nearby.
Schwand Strand coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature. There is also possible to take different water activities such as catamarans or jet skis.
In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities, sup-surfing, sea kayaking.
This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.
6 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Strandbad Sankt Gilgen, which has a rating of 8.6.
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Schwand Strand is located in Salzburg within Gschwand, which makes it not only easily accessible, but even popular among tourists. However, during the high season it is quite uncrowded, which allows you to spend a comfortable time on the coast.
The beach stretches on the sunny coast, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.
User reviews
"Fantastic site.
Reception is smart and modern with a good small shop which sells fresh bread and cakes.
Check in was very friendly and efficient.
Good size pitch with waste and water.
Electricity is extra to the pitch fee so one to watch for running fridges etc in high temperatures or heating in cold.
small beach with access to superb clean lake. Free limited number of su..."
Neil Tunnacliffe
"We spent two weeks camping in the "Apple Glade," a quaint little field with a tree offering shade. The camping has easy access to the lake, excellent sanitary facilities and a shop with a bakery and ice cream. It had everything we needed in a base of operations to explore the Salzburg-area. A paradise, indeed."
Maarten Jansen
User reviews
"Fantastic site.
Reception is smart and modern with a good small shop which sells fresh bread and cakes.
Check in was very friendly and efficient.
Good size pitch with waste and water.
Electricity is extra to the pitch fee so one to watch for running fridges etc in high temperatures or heating in cold.
small beach with access to superb clean lake. Free limited number of su..."
Neil Tunnacliffe
"We spent two weeks camping in the "Apple Glade," a quaint little field with a tree offering shade. The camping has easy access to the lake, excellent sanitary facilities and a shop with a bakery and ice cream. It had everything we needed in a base of operations to explore the Salzburg-area. A paradise, indeed."
Maarten Jansen
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Nearest Beaches
Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.4 (Good)
Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Light fine pebble, Turquoise pure water
Farchen 0.2 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Light fine pebble, Turquoise pure water
Sankt Gilgen 0.3 km
Paid entrance only, Beach resort, Easy access, Gray pebble, Turquoise pure water
Fuschl am See 0.3 km
Paid entrance only, Beach resort, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Mondsee 0.6 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Turquoise pure water, Beach activities rent
Seefeld 0.2 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Turquoise pure water, Good for Sup surfing
Gassen 0.9 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Turquoise pure water, Beach activities rent
Attersee am Attersee 0.2 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Turquoise pure water, Beach activities rent
Weyregg am Attersee 0.4 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Turquoise pure water, Good for Sup surfing
Obersee 0.8 km
Paid entrance only, Beach resort, Easy access, Turquoise pure water, Good for Sup surfing
Fenning 0.8 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Turquoise pure water, Good for Sup surfing
Fischtaging 0.8 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Turquoise pure water, Beach activities rent
Kammer 0.4 km
What to do in Schwand Strand? Are there any attractions or entertainments in region?
If you like outdoor activities, the Schwand Strand can offer such an experience. In particular - SUP surfing. The beach stands out for an excellent base for this kind of sport. And the bonus is the gorgeous scenery from the water. Just try, we recommend it!
There is no particular indicator for the extremity of any particular activity, but if there were, then sea kayaking is definitely at the bottom of the scale. If you are a fan of this kind of entertainment, you can do your favorite activity at Schwand Strand. See what our users think about it in the reviews section.
In most cases, the question What to do on Schwand Strand implies the presence of any excursions or attractions near the beach. Of course in this area there are lots of places to go besides the beach. There are historical, entertainment and even gastronomic tours offered by local guides. More information is better to clarify directly on the spot.
Beach surroundings
Transport
- SZG• 30.3km
- Salzburg Hbf (Südtir...• 27.9km
- Hallein• 23.4km
Localities
- Gschwand• 250m
- Salzburg• 27.3km
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Schwand Strand?
The Schwand Strand is covered with light small pebbles. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is convenient from small pebbles.
What are the key activities at Schwand Strand?
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Schwand Strand, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
The Schwand Strand is also suitable for the following water activities:
- Sup surfing (Sup touring)
Is the Schwand Strand good for swimming?
The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is a bit rocky, so it is recommended to wear aqua shoes.
Schwand Strand does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.
There are few boats in the bay. So the overall recommendation of the Schwand Strand for swimming is positive.
Is the Schwand Strand good for families?
Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with small pebbles and the entrance to the water is very smooth.
Is the Schwand Strand secluded and good for relaxing?
The region of the Schwand Strand is not one of the mass tourism destinations, but is still popular with solo travelers. There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.
The following features add extra points:
- Picturesque views of the sea and the surrounding nature
What are the key audiences of Schwand Strand?
Schwand Strand can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:
- Campers (caravans / tent)
Is there any food or beverages in the area of Schwand Strand?
There is no restaurant or bar directly on Schwand Strand.
What is the closest accommodation to the Schwand Strand?
There are 234 places to stay in the Schwand Strand area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Schwand Strand include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
How far is the Schwand Strand from parking?
The Schwand Strand has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.
What is the best time of the year to visit Schwand Strand?
The month with the highest temperature in Schwand Strand is June. Its average value reaches 23°C. The warmest sea is in July, the average value is 18°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 2°C and water -2°C. See more details in weather section.
Is the beach good for sunbathing?
Schwand Strand (Salzburg) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.This beach is poorly suitable for sunbathing. First of all Schwand Strand (Salzburg) is completely lacking in comfortable sunbathe facilities. There are no sun loungers and umbrellas, this is usually not a problem for an unsophisticated tourist who can relax on a towel, but in this case the rest can be very uncomfortable due to pebbles.Lying on it is possible, but is far from comfortable. In addition there is a lack of natural shade, which leaves you alone with the summer sun. So our recommendation is that you can sunbathe comfortably on the Schwand Strand for a short time, and not at the peak of sunbathing. If you want to explore the photos of this beach - they are above on the page.
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Paid entrance only, Beach resort, Easy access, Gray pebble, Turquoise pure water
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Paid entrance only, Beach resort, Easy access, Turquoise pure water
Zell am See 0.4 km
Paid entrance only, Beach resort, Easy access, Turquoise pure water, Good for Sup surfing
Mosel 1.8 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access
Gossl 1.4 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Light fine pebble, Turquoise pure water, Fine pebbles bottom
Seespitz 1 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Concrete cover, Turquoise pure water, Beach activities rent
Millstatt 0.3 km
Paid entrance only, Beach resort, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Neutillmitsch 1.3 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Light pebble, Turquoise pure water
Achenkirch 3.1 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright sand
Glanz 1 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Light fine pebble, Turquoise pure water
Podersdorf am See 0.7 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Light sand & pebble, Turquoise water, Fine pebbles bottom
Winden am See 3.8 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Turquoise pure water, Beach activities rent, Good for Sup surfing
Niedertrum 0.4 km
