Sometimes called the Caribbean of the Alps, Worthersee is one of the larger lakes in Europe with a number of lovely small villages surrounding the lake itself. The lake is in a beautiful setting, surrounded by mountain peaks and lush greenery and it has all the attractions you would expect – swimming, boating, sunbathing, walking, etc. There are specific areas for one to enjoy picnics, swim, rent a boat or enjoy some water fun. Generally, find an area with a Strandbad sign which indicates swimming. Usually this is an area designated and designed for swimming, sunbathing etc. The lake is also ideal for families – it’s clean and has a lot of ‘touristy’ activities to keep the kids happy. There are some great restaurants and bars around the lake.
Lake Worthersee is located just across the Austrian border, only 45-50 minutes drive from Apartments Fine Stay Zavrsnica and Apartments Fine Stay Bled (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 Loibl Pass instead (71 km, about 1 hour 5 minutes).
Lake Worthersee is one of the larger lakes in Europe.
Lake Worthersee panorama taken at the tower on Pyramidenkogel. (Image by Florian Fuchs / CC BY 3.0)
Almost every type of craft move here and almost every type of water activity takes place. (Image by Johann Jaritz / CC BY-SA 3.0)
Lake Worthersee is a much loved, well managed lake. (Image by Johann Jaritz / CC BY-SA 3.0)
Water slide tower at the lido in front of the flower island. (Image by Johann Jaritz / CC BY-SA 3.0)
Capuchin Island. (Image by Johann Jaritz / CC BY-SA 3.0)
Flower Island next to the lido of Poertschach. (Image by Johann Jaritz / CC BY-SA 3.0)
Johannes-Brahms-Promenade. (Image by Johann Jaritz / CC BY-SA 3.0)
Rambler roses with lantern on the Johannes-Brahms-Promenade. (Image by Johann Jaritz / CC BY-SA 3.0)
Wisteria on the Johannes-Brahms-Promenade. (Image by Johann Jaritz / CC BY-SA 3.0)
Wisteria on the Johannes-Brahms-Promenade. (Image by Johann Jaritz / CC BY-SA 3.0)
Cafe sunset bar. (Image by Johann Jaritz / CC BY-SA 3.0)
Lido with the cafe Sunset Bar. (Image by Johann Jaritz / CC BY-SA 3.0)
There are many nice restaurants, cafes and bars alongside the lake. (Image by Johann Jaritz / CC BY-SA 3.0)
(Image by Johann Jaritz / CC BY-SA 3.0)
North east view at the bath establishment. (Image by Johann Jaritz / CC BY-SA 3.0)
The (zoomed in) view from the Pyramidenkogel at the bridges of the lido. (Image by Johann Jaritz / CC BY-SA 3.0)
Tourist boat. (Image by Jonny1044 / CC BY-SA 3.0)
Another tourist boat. (Image by Johann Jaritz / CC BY-SA 3.0)
Reifnitz Castle. (Image by Heimo Kramer / CC BY-SA 2.0)
Villa Seehort. (Image by Johann Jaritz / CC BY-SA 3.0)
Castle Velden. (Image by Johann Jaritz / CC BY-SA 3.0)
Restaurant Sille in the bay of Reifnitz. (Image by Johann Jaritz / CC BY-SA 3.0)
Lido Metnitzstrand in autumn. (Image by Johann Jaritz / CC BY-SA 3.0)
View at the beach and the new Lakepark Hotel. (Image by Johann Jaritz / CC BY-SA 3.0)
Lake Worthersee in winter. (Image by Johann Jaritz / CC BY-SA 3.0)
Lake Worthersee in the wintertime. (Image by Johann Jaritz / CC BY-SA 3.0)
Sunset at the Lake Worthersee. (Image by Johann Jaritz / CC BY-SA 3.0)
Lake Worthersee in festive December. (Image by Johann Jaritz / CC BY-SA 3.0)
Lake Worthersee in festive December. (Image by Johann Jaritz / CC BY-SA 3.0)
Lake Worthersee in festive December. (Image by Johann Jaritz / CC BY-SA 3.0)
Lake Worthersee in festive December. (Image by Johann Jaritz / CC BY-SA 3.0)
Lake Worthersee map. (Image by Michael Glanznig / CC BY-SA 2.0)
Location:
Lake Worthersee Address: Roseneckstraße 55, 9210 Pörtschach am Wörthersee, Austria
Lake Worthersee Latitude and Longitude Coordinates: 46.624559, 14.154422
Lake Worthersee GPS coordinates: 46° 37′ 43.6512” N 14° 9′ 27.7056” E
Directions from Apartments Fine Stay to Lake Worthersee (drive 62 km, 46 minutes)
Directions from Apartments Fine Stay Bled to Lake Worthersee (drive 67 km, 50 minutes)
