The 2015 Ironman 70.3 World Championships will take place in Zell am See in Austria, and it is a stunning venue. Enjoy these images captured two days before the big event.

Athletes had most of the morning to get a swim in at the race start, and they came in good numbers.

The views are stunning no matter which direction you look.

This lawn was packed until about 11am.

It was also possible to race wildlife.

A pool is available in this Strandbad in Zell am See.

Athletes also entered the lake at other places and then swam over to the course.

The path along the lake was busy with runners and pedestrians.

Bikes were spread out all over the place.

A kids' race took place downtown.

It's obvious that a triathlon is taking place some time soon.

NASCAR driver Landon Cassill and Andrew Starykowicz enjoyed lunch near the lake and now prepare for the race on Sunday.

In the Oakley booth the racing was already on.

Alex Wassmann of SRAM is in charge of road sports marketing, but he knows how to get his hands dirty too.

Cosinuss is a heart rate monitor worn in the ear, and it connects to smart phones, smart watches, etc. via Bluetooth 4.0, and soon Ant+.

Time to get registered.

In a beautiful location with beautiful weather, it is no surprise that Joe Gambles is smiling.

The new Venge looks impressive.

Trying to get in a few more miles.

This Swiss age grouper has a chromed Shiv Tri, and it is bling, bling.

All images © Herbert Krabel / slowtwitch.com