Wörthersee, Klagenfurt

Austria Lake 1 - Excellent

Wörthersee is the largest lake in Carinthia with an area of 19.39 km² and a length of 16.5 km. It is situated in the Middle Carinthian hill region within a tectonic valley depression that was shaped by glacial activity during the ice age.

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Water

Alpine lake with area of 19.39 km². Three basins: western basin (7.9 km², maximum depth 85.2 m), middle basin (3.5 km², maximum depth 39.9 m), and eastern basin. Available shoreline for bathing at the monitoring location is specified in the profile.

Location

Klagenfurt, Carinthia, Austria. The lake extends in an east-west direction and is subdivided into three basins by islands, peninsulas, and underwater ridges.

Facilities

Showers and toilets are available. Dogs and other pets are not permitted at the bathing water.

Water Quality

Microbiological bathing water quality data for the previous 5 years are documented in the profile. Water body status and ecological and chemical condition are assessed under the Water Framework Directive.

Risks

The profile includes assessment of potential pollution sources (point sources and diffuse sources), risk of cyanobacteria and macroalgae mass proliferation, and potential short-term pollution events lasting less than 72 hours.