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After Debate About the Mondsee: Who Owns Austria's Lakes?

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Since the termination of leases, the Mondsee has made headlines. But to whom do Austria's lakes belong and how much bank area is freely accessible?
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Since the termination of leases, the Mondsee has made headlines. But to whom do Austria's lakes belong and how much bank area is freely accessible?

Mondsee, or Moon Lake, located on the border of Upper Austria and Salzburg, has been in private hands for centuries. Anna Mathylová inherited the lake from her mother Nicolette Waechterová, whose family belonged to the Austrian nobility and whose ancestor received the lake as a gift from Napoleon in 1810. However, her first steps are decisive, Hospodářské noviny pointed out. "Private or commercial use of Lake Mondsee, which is not legally or in …

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Aktuálně.cz broke the news in on Saturday, August 2, 2025.
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