Bathing Lakes in Carinthia

Faaker See
Austria’s southernmost lake the Faaker See is 26°C warm and its turquoise waters offer fun, sports and relaxation for the whole family.
Special Features: Austria’s only car-free island, the European Bike Week in autumn, and a diverse cultural program at Burgruine Finkenstein from where you can enjoy magnificent views of the surroundings.
Facilities: bathing beaches, sailing and windsurfing school, boat rental, nudist area, campsites, hotels
Further Information: www.faakersee.com

Klopeiner See
Thanks to its 28°C warm water, Klopeinersee offers an almost tropical swimming experience. People gather at the shores of the family-friendly lake from the beginning of May. On the hottest of summer days, the Obir Stalactite Caves, Austria’s largest and most colourful, offer respite from the heat. At a mere temperature of around 8°C be sure to layer up once again!
Facilities: bathing beaches, boat rental, campsites (nudist campsite), hotels
Water Sports: scuba diving, fishing
Further Information: www.carinthia.at

Millstätter See
141m deep, Millstätter See is Carinthia’s second largest lake. It is attractively situated, bordered by tree-lined hills on its southern shores, and a sprinkling of small resorts on its northern shores. The wide and flat beaches of the 26°C warm lake are perfect for families with kids.
Water Sports: water skiing, sailing, windsurfing, crazy banana, tubing, scuba diving, parasailing
Facilities: bathing beaches, boat rental, nudist area, campsites, hotels
Further Information: www.millstaettersee.at

Ossiacher See
This emerald green, long and narrow Ossiacher See between Gerlitzen mountain and the Ossiach Tauern range is Carinthia’s third largest. The venue of the Carinthian Culture Summer offers fun activities for young and old. How about some climbing action on the 1st Swimming Iceberg, or water sliding fun with Carinthia’s longest waterslide? A popular outing destination south west of the lake is Burgruine Landskron. The castle, partially in ruins, is famous for its bird of prey show and the monkey mountain.
Special Features: cycle path encircling the lake, bi-annual water skiing championships
Sports Facilities: sailing, windsurfing, water-skiing, scuba diving, crazy banana, tubing, parasailing
Facilities: bathing beaches, boat rental, pleasure cruises, hotels, campsites
Further Information: www.region-villach.at

Presseggersee
Beautifully located amid mountains, forests and meadows, crystal-clear Pressegger See is also known as the Bathtub of Gailtal. Pressegger See boasts super clean water fit for drinking, and thanks to the many sunshine hours here it is one of Austria’s warmest swimming lakes.
Sports: wind surfing, sailing, fishing
Facilities: bathing beach with large play area, boat rental, wind surfing school, sports and leisure center, fun park, camping sites, hotels
Further Information: www.carinthia.at

Weissensee
At 1000m above sea level, the Weissensee is Carinthia’s highest lake. With a temperature of around 24°C, the clear and clean water is refreshing even on the hottest of days, has fantastic visibility and plenty of fish. As two thirds of the lakeshores are protected by conservation laws, the area offers great scenic beauty. Ideal for those in search of a peaceful break, as well as for families with young children.
Sports Facilities: windsurfing, crazy banana, tubing, water-skiing, parasailing, fishing
Facilities: bathing beaches, pleasure cruises, boat rental, campsites, hotels
Further Information: www.weissensee.com

Wörthersee
This is not only Carinthia’s largest lake, but also its most popular and famous thanks to plenty of film shootings. Wörthersee is 17km long, 1.6km wide and 27°C warm, offering a wealth of activities for the family. Europe's largest bathing beach is located on the lake's eastern shores and boasts a giant waterslide. It is also venue of the annual Beach Volleyball Grand Slam and Ironman Austria.
Sports Facilities: sailing, windsurfing, water skiing, scuba diving, parasailing, crazy banana and tubing.
Facilities: bathing beaches, boat rental, nudist area, sailing and windsurfing schools, Casino (in Velden), bars, Kneipp facilities, hotels, campsites (nudist)
Further Information: www.woerthersee.com