So go party! The now legendary Ak Young and ÖGJ Lower Austria Summer Open-Air event Splash Hard celebrated for the ninth time at Ratzersdorfer See. 26 degrees summer weather, 21 degrees water temperature, pure summer feeling-the bathing oasis became an event hotspot for one day. 5,500 visitors: celebrated, sports elements, grooves and chill at the party on the lake. The trendy live acts Lemo, Paenda & Pazoo, cool water sports, sporty challenges and workshops ensured great influx this year.
“We are pleased that the youth brand Ak Young is so well accepted by the youngsters. Splash Hard is a fixed date in the party calendar of young people. The mix of fun, sports action, information and good music is convincing. The young people know exactly what they want, and we are at your side as a strong and reliable partner,” said AK Niedösterreich President and ÖGB Lower Austria Chairman Markus Wieser.
Among the event guests at Splash Hard 2025: 3×3 basketball European champion Nico Kaltenbrunner, ski professional Christoph Krenn, Influencer Tobitainment, Pro-Ge Lower Austria Landes Managing Director Patrick Slacik and ÖGB Lower Austrian Landes Managing Director Linda Keizer.
… and action!
The event visitors: A lot of sports action was offered inside. The fourth time also found the Water sports day of nature lovers As part of Splash Hard. Sports enthusiasts could Fun sports How to try parkour and stand-up paddling for free. The climbing tower offered a wonderful view for everyone who wanted to go out. This year was also a special highlight Basketball workshop and tournament offered. The event guests were able to Workshops Participate: Yu Taekwondo (self -defense), football and cheerleading. And those who wanted to take it a little quieter could use the lake and the lying area as a chill-out area.
A lot of physical effort was shown at the beach volleyball and basketball tournament. The beach volleyball team How I Set Your Mother “dredged” to victory. With the 3×3 basketball players, the Husseini Brothers secured the tournament victory.
… even more offers!
At the Steppenwolf youth center and the “youth and life”, T-shirts were sprayed with desired motifs and football enthusiasts were able to both “Football Invaders” get tips & tricks and try cheerleading moves. Foodtrucks spoiled the party guests with culinary street food delicacies: from bowls, wraps, burgers to sweet waffles, there was something for every taste.
We play good music
Die Live-DJs Rub3n and Bella B2B Jobmann provided the chilled sound on the lake during the day. Go – She had jumped in for the sick Ness at short notice – opened the evening program at 7 p.m. Summerfeeling PUR & Good Vibes! At 8:15 p.m. LEMON – Headliner of the evening – the stage with great applause. With the songs “maybe the summer”, “chameleon” and “The sky over Vienna” he brought the crowd to dream, dance and celebrate. Even after that, the party was not over. The event guests were able to Pazoo Celebrate. Because their beats are the soundtrack for unforgettable party nights.
A free midnight shuttle brought the event guests at midnight and 00:30 from the Ratzersdorfer See to St. Pölten Central Station.