Thaler Lake celebrates 100 years: a festival full of memory and enjoyment!

Thaler Lake celebrates 100 years: a festival full of memory and enjoyment!

From June 6th to 8th, 2025, Lake Thaler celebrated a very special anniversary: ​​its 100th birthday. The green oasis in the middle of Styria turned into a festival of the generations that attracted over 500 guests, including well -known personalities such as Peter Urdl, Michael Krainer and Arnold Schwarzenegger, who is known for his love for this place. The visitors experienced a colorful program with music, culinary delights and nostalgic memories.

The festivities began with a lively opening ceremony, in which Mayor Matthias Brunner emphasized the importance of Lake Thalers for the region. "The Thalersee is not only a place to relax, but also part of our history," said Brunner. Michael Zotter, the organizer of the celebrations, emphasized the special spirit of the lake and reminded of its long history, which played in numerous places of her life: as an ice storage for the Reininghaus brewery, as a romantic location of Arnold Schwarzenegger and as a soccer point for numerous family trips.

A colorful program for all generations

The number of activities was more than impressive. Music performances by artists such as Klumzy Tung, Calim and Lukas Oscar sounded on the lake stage, while traditional rowing boats from the 1950s were left into water in the background. In addition to all the music, the culinary delights were not neglected: homemade delicacies and self -brewed beer were offered in the Thaler See Garden - two highlights that are always very popular.

Another highlight of the celebration was the special exhibition of the Schwarzenegger Museum, which gave the guests immersed in the exciting history of the lake. For the more active generation, stand-up paddling and boat tours were on the program that attracted enthusiastic participants. The event not only offered memories of the past, but also a look into the future, because it was also discussed with the responsibility to maintain the inheritance of the Thaler Lake Thale.

a festival full of memories

The Sunday closed the celebrations with a brunch and a "festival of imagination", in which the stories of Graz came alive. In his speech, Matthias Brunner emphasized the responsibility of the community to preserve this valuable place, while Peter Urdl shared personal memories, which show how the Thaler lake connects people across generations.

The anniversary celebration was not only a festival, but also a look back into the story, given by the many stories and memories collected on Lake Thalers. From its original benefit as an ice storage to a popular bathing lake with lively events - the Thaler Lake has experienced an eventful history that not only attracted attention to Styria, but also internationally. The sustainable commitment to the preservation and maintenance of this unique jewel in the landscape of Styria is crucial.

Some even hope for Arnold Schwarzenegger's return at a later date to further appreciate the inheritance. So it could be that the history of Lake Thaler is far from told. In any case, the festival has inspired many to rediscover and preserve the importance of this place.

For more information on the history of Lake Thaler and its upcoming events, you can report the reports of 5min.at OTS and Visit.