Ronacherfels: a heavenly spot by the ice of the Weissensee, the large lake

Anyone visiting the Weissensee in Austria this coming winter should not miss Ronacherfels. In mountainous, wooded surroundings a peaceful café suddenly appears beside the ice. A superb spot on the large lake.

The large lake: the best break from skating

The annually frozen Weissensee is a much-loved mountain lake for skaters from various corners of Europe. But it is Dutch skating enthusiasts above all who travel to Austria in winter.

The lake consists of a small western part and a large eastern part. A bridge across the water marks that theoretical ‘divide’. The large lake lies largely in unspoilt nature.

There you can skate for kilometres in a complete sense of freedom.

• And in that beautiful world Ronacherfels pops up as the best break from skating. With a tempting terrace beside the ice.

Ronacherfels: a drink and something good beside the Weissensee ice

Thanks to a picturesque view over the lake you can relax beautifully here. Enjoy coffee, wine or hot chocolate. And there are said to be home-made cakes…

Because of its position you are often reasonably and sometimes excellently sheltered from the wind and cold. Passers-by, walkers and skaters alike, are full of praise for this ‘heavenly’ spot in the sun.

In fact the rustic break at Ronacherfels is seen as a ‘coming home’ moment. Partly because of the warm, serene atmosphere among warm wood tones and heavenly green.

• Add snow and it becomes a winter wonderland, a jewel on the large lake. Now you understand why skating the remarkable Weissensee yourself is an experience not to be missed .

Watch the ice thickness

• The large lake does not always freeze as quickly as the small one. Which is why we point you to our dossier ice thickness for how things currently stand. Take a look at the newest blogs in that dossier.
• The ice usually starts growing around St Kathrein.