Autumn Afternoon at Thalersee

Mersad Monday, November 09, 2026 austria, throughmylens, travel

After our visit to Thal, we continued our family day with a stop at Thalersee, the peaceful lake just outside Graz. It turned out to be one of those simple afternoons that did not need much planning to become memorable. We were there together with Mom, Jasmina, Amer, Mak, Isak and Beni, and the weather could hardly have been better. The sun was shining, the air was crisp but pleasant, and the whole area around the lake was glowing in beautiful autumn colors.

The trees had turned shades of yellow, orange, copper and red, and their reflections on the water made the lake look especially beautiful. It was the kind of fall day that makes you want to stay outside for as long as possible.

We started with coffee by the lake, enjoying the view and the relaxed atmosphere before going for a walk around the water. There was no rush and no real agenda, which made it even nicer. We simply walked, talked, stopped for photos and enjoyed being together.

Beni was just as happy. He loved being outside with everyone, walking beside us and exploring all the smells around the lake. Seeing him enjoying the sunshine and the fresh air made the afternoon even more special.

Mak and Isak had the best time with the fallen leaves. For adults, autumn leaves are mostly something pretty to photograph, but for kids they are an entire playground. They ran through them, kicked them into the air and played along the path, completely happy with the simplest things.

Thalersee itself has a wonderfully calm feeling. Surrounded by greenery and forest, it feels far removed from the city even though it is only a short distance from Graz. In autumn, with the warm colors of the trees and the softer light, it becomes especially beautiful. There was nothing dramatic about our visit, but with no major attraction, no packed sightseeing schedule. Just coffee, a walk around the lake, sunshine, leaves, laughter and family. And sometimes those are exactly the moments you remember most.

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