The Wörthersee Lake
The Wörthersee Lake is 20 km² large and the largest in Carinthia. Since the XIX th century, it is a privileged vacation place. The beauty of its surroundings attracted many directors who shot several films in the area. The diversity of its fauna and flora raised the Wörthersee Lake at a special place in the heart of nature lovers and researchers. Moreover, many cultural events, festivals and sports tournaments attract young visitors.
About the Wörthersee Lake
The Wörthersee Lake spreads along 16.5 km from the Velden Bay to Klagenfur am Wörthersee on the East-West axis. It stretches to a maximum width of 1.7 km, the average depth being 42m and its deepest 85.2m. Many rivers flows into the Wörthersee Lake. The lake is drained into the Drau through the Glan in the East, although its waters are not completely mixed, compared to other lakes which surface waters are particularly warm.
The name of the lake finds its origins in the word « Werder » which means « island » in German. This name was chosen in reference of the four islands: the Island of the Snake, the Islet of the Capuchins, the Island of Maria Wörth and the Island of Maria Loretto. "Werdersee” was in fact used in the XIX th century before being replaced by its current name, the Wörthersee. Of the four original islands, only the the Island of the Snake –which has recently been rebaptized the Island of the Flowers out of consideration for the swimmers- and the Islet of the Capuchins remain islands. The Island of Maria Wörth and the Island of Maria Loretto developed into peninsulas following the drawdown of the waters level in the XVIII th century.
Since 1853, cruise ships sail the Wörthersee Lake, very appreciated during vacation time. Other attractions also take place in summertime such as cultural events on the open air stage of Klagenfurt, the semi-marathon of "Kärnten läuft" in Velden à Klagenfurt, the Beach volleyball-Grand-Slam tournament in Klagenfurt, the tennis tournament ATP, the "Starnacht am Wörthersee" concert in the Werzer Arena of Pörtschach, the GTI encounter in Reifnitz and many other punctual or regular manifestations thrown on the Wörthersee Lake banks.
Pictures of the Wörthersee Lake
For a better overview of Klagenfurt, Carinthia Bus’ team worked with the tourist guide agency AHRE Austria Guide in order to provide you with pictures taken here and there in the city. In case you want to use or publish one of our pictures, we will be happy to send you a higher quality version of the pictures: however, in compensation we would ask you to add a link to our website. Those pictures along with many others taken in Austria can be forward for free –in exchange of a link to our website- by asking us at 
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The Wörthersee Lake panorama
Other pictures of Wörthersee
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Excursions by bus from or to the Wörthersee Lake
Are you searching for a bus for your transfers to the Wörthersee Lake? Do you wish to add the Wörthersee Lake to your tourist itinerary in Carinthia. Carinthia Bus’team puts gladly buses and minibuses with at your disposal for your transfers by bus or your tourist tours to the Wörthersee Lake. Please submit your request at or call +43 6991 952 49 34!
Tourist attractions in Carinthia
Klagenfurt
The regional capital of Carinthia hosts many tourist attractions such as the famous "Dragon". More information...
The Wörthersee Lake
The biggest lake in Carinthia presents numerous recreational and cultural activities. More information...
Minimundus
An amusement park close to the Wörthersee Lake which contains miniature buildings from all over the world. More information...
The Landskron Castle
Fascinating castle socked into a mountain inhabited by a colony of free monkeys. You can attend a falconry show or eat at a gastronomic restaurant. More information...
The Hochosterwitz Castle
Impregnable fortress enjoying a dazzling view and having a panoramic lift. More information...
The Obir Grottoes
Exciting shuttle transfer to this mysterious underground paradise. More information...
The Klopein Lake
The warmest waters in Austria, it is the perfect destinations if you are planning a relaxing break. Various activities are at hand for the whole family. More information...
Saint-Paul Abbey
Impressive Benedictine abbey dating from the Middle-Age mainly designed in baroque style and exhibiting rich and varied artistic treasures. More information...
