Lake Faak (German: Faaker See, Slovene: Basko Jezero) is a beautiful alpine lake in the Austrian state of Carinthia. It’s Austria’s southernmost bathing lake, just across the border with Slovenia (about half an hour drive from our place). It’s a popular bathing destination, known for its clear turquoise water. The beautiful shores of the Faaker See lake are not only perfect for sunbathing and bathing, but also surfing, yachting and pedal boat riding can be pursued. The crystal-clear lake reaches temperatures of up to 27 °C in the summer. Volleyball courts near the shore induce a classic summer feeling. Fishing, especially for whitefish (Reinanke) is also quite popular.
Lake Faaker See is located just across the Austrian border, only 35 minutes drive from the Bled area(if you go through the Karawanken Tunnel). Those who like a more winding road with nice views and want to avoid the Karawanken Tunnel toll (€7) can use the Wurzen Pass instead (58 km, 1 hour 5 minutes).
Faaker See is Austria’s southernmost bathing lake, just across the border with Slovenia. (Image by Johann Jaritz / CC BY-SA 3.0)
The shores of Lake Faaker See are perfect for sunbathing and bathing. (Image by Wolfgang / CC BY-ND 2.0)
The water temperatures reach up to 27 °C in the summer. (Image by Michael Pollak / CC BY 2.0)
Sunbathing at the Faaker See lake. (Image by Michael Pollak / CC BY 2.0)
Lake Faaker See is known for its clear turquoise water. (Image by Thomas G. Graf / CC BY-SA 3.0)
Lake Faaker See is a popular bathing destination. (Image by hoerensagen / CC BY-ND 2.0)
Lake Faaker See is a popular stop for motorcyclists and sightseers alike. (Image by Flavio Suffredini / CC BY 2.0)
Sunset at Lake Faaker See. (Image by GruenesMonster72 / CC BY 2.0)
Another romantic sunset at Lake Faaker See. (Image by hoerensagen / CC BY-ND 2.0)
Lake Faaker See at night. (Image by Marius Brede / CC BY-SA 2.0)
Lake Faaker See in the evening sun. (Image by Wolfgang / CC BY-ND 2.0)
Lake Faaker See as seen from the Mt. Kepa. (Image by Matija Podhraški / CC BY-SA 3.0)
Lake Faaker See panorama. (Image by Hans Peter Schaefer / CC BY-SA 3.0)
Location:
Lake Faaker See Address: Neu Egg 24, 9580 Villach, Austria
Lake Faaker See Latitude and Longitude Coordinates: 46.579227, 13.92698
Lake Faaker See GPS coordinates: 46° 34′ 42.8340” N 13° 56′ 0.2184” E
Directions from Apartments Fine Stay to Lake Faaker See (drive 40 km, 34 minutes)
Directions from Apartments Fine Stay Bled to Lake Faaker See (drive 46 km, 38 minutes)
