Wörther See

The Wörther See to the west of Klagenfurt is the largest of the Alpine lakes of Carinthia (16km/10mi long, 1-1.5km/0.75-1mile wide and up to 84m/276ft deep), and a popular one for water sports. It lies surrounded by wooded hills, with the Karawanken range rearing up to the south. The little towns and villages around the lake are easily accessible and are well equipped with tourist and leisure facilities.

Must-see attractions nearby:

Carinthian Provincial Museum

Europapark und Minimundus

Wörther See

Klagenfurt Cathedral

Arnulfplatz

Viktring

Carinthian Provincial Botanical Gardens

In July and August the temperature of the water can be as high as 28 deg C/82 deg F. All sorts of water sports can be enjoyed on the Wörther See: rowing, water skiing, ballooning, surfing, sailing and fishing; there are also facilities for golf (courses at Velden, Pörtschach, Krumpendorf and Dellach) as well as riding and tennis. On the northern side of the lake, on the main road from Villach to Klagenfurt, lie Velden, Pörtschach, Krumpendorf and Klagenfurt-See, a district of Klagenfurt. The principal place on the quieter southern side is the picturesque village of Maria Wörth.

Wörther See

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