Premstätten – Schwarzlsee, Technology Museum and outdoor exercise

Leisure region south of Graz with swimming lake, sports facilities and aviation history

Located south of Graz, Premstätten is one of the most visited recreational destinations in the greater Graz area. The market town combines active leisure activities with family-friendly infrastructure – embedded in a diverse cultural landscape.

The center of the action is Lake Schwarzl, a large swimming lake with a wakeboarding facility, event space, and waterfront restaurants. Visitors can enjoy a spacious motor skills park, walking and cycling trails, as well as playgrounds and picnic areas. Technology enthusiasts will find historic aircraft, helicopters, and fascinating exhibits on the development of civil and military aviation at the Austrian Aviation Museum.

Premstätten is easily accessible by public transport, car, and bicycle and is particularly suitable for day trips with children, sporting activities, or a varied short break away from the city.

Schwarzlsee
More than just a swimming lake:

• spacious sunbathing areas and shallow access to the water
• Wakeboarding and waterskiing facilities for sporty guests
• SUP rental, pedal boats and restaurants directly on the lake
• regular open-air concerts, festivals and sporting events

Motor skills park & leisure area
Exercise area with over 30 stations:

• Coordination, strength and balance on various devices
• suitable for children, teenagers and adults
• adjacent playgrounds, cycle paths and refreshment stops

Cycling and walking paths around the lake

• flat, family-friendly routes through the Murauen
• Connection to the South Styrian cycle path network
• Benches, waterfront and viewpoints

Austrian Aviation Museum
Aviation history at your fingertips:

• restored aircraft, helicopters and engines
• Exhibition on civil and military aviation
• Guided tours for groups and school classes possible

• 🚆 S-Bahn: Direct connection from Graz main station, approx. 15 minutes
• 🚗 Car: approx. 20 minutes via the A9 or B73
• 🚴 Bike: accessible via cycle paths along the Mur

Settlement in what is now Premstätten dates back to the Neolithic period. Archaeological finds prove that the area south of Graz has been used for agriculture for thousands of years. In the Middle Ages, the region was primarily characterized by small estates and mills along the Mur River.

In the 20th century, the townscape changed fundamentally: Gravel mining created a large water-filled pit, which was later developed into today's Schwarzlsee. Starting in the 1970s, the area around the lake developed into a regionally important recreational area with increasing tourist appeal.

Another milestone was the founding of the Austrian Aviation Museum, which gained national attention with its collection of historic aircraft, original parts and exhibitions on the history of technology.

Today, Premstätten represents a combination of history, nature and modern leisure culture – a place where the past is reflected in the landscape and the present in active experiences.