Baggersee Roßau

Baggersee Roßau is a municipal gravel-pit lake in the Roßau area of eastern Innsbruck, in the Inn Valley of Tyrol, Austria. Run by the Innsbrucker Kommunalbetriebe (IKB) and located at Josef-Mayr-Nusser-Weg 29, it is a local swimming spot rather than a resort beach. There is no sand beach in the Mediterranean sense; visitors swim from the lake shore and rest on grass lawns, and the water of a former gravel pit tends to be clear to greenish and cool, warming noticeably only after a run of hot summer days. The lake is flat and sheltered with no surf, and the surroundings are open valley floor with the mountains of the Nordkette and Karwendel visible on clear days. The character is casual and local: residents come after work, families spend afternoons on the lawns, and there is no organised party scene. Amenities are basic, limited to the swimming area and lawns for sunbathing, so visitors should bring their own towels, drinks and food and should confirm with IKB whether lifeguard supervision or a kiosk operates during the season, since opening details were not verified for this guide. The lake lies about 4 km east of the Old Town. The most pleasant way to arrive is by bicycle along the cycle path beside the River Inn, which takes roughly 20 minutes from the centre; city buses also serve the area and current lines can be checked at ivb.at. Parking capacity is limited, so cycling is the more practical choice on hot days. The swimming season runs from about mid-June to early September, and the lake is at its best on weekday afternoons or on summer evenings when the light is soft and the lawns are less crowded. Because it is a managed municipal site, rules on dogs, barbecues and glass can apply, and visitors should look at posted notices on arrival. IKB also operates the nearby city pools, which makes the lake a free-of-fuss alternative to the Tivoli outdoor pool.