# Weissensee

> Weissensee in Carinthia lies at 930 m above sea level and is promoted as the highest-lying bathing lake in Europe.

Source: https://camping-spirit.com/places/weissensee/

A long, clear mountain lake in Carinthia, with little development on the shores and water that stays clean enough for swimming. Walk part of the shore path, and note that parking is limited in high summer.

Weissensee in Carinthia lies at 930 m above sea level and is promoted as the highest-lying bathing lake in Europe. It is up to 99 m deep and has about 23 km of shoreline, which is largely undeveloped. The tourist region emphasises the water quality, and in places visibility is said to reach a depth of around 40 m. Since 2006 the area has been protected as the Weissensee Nature Park, covering 7,640 hectares in the eastern Gailtal Alps. Motorboats are banned, and more than 200 km of waymarked trails lead through the surroundings. Passenger boats operate on the lake, including a hybrid vessel.

The region promotes car-free holidays, with hiking buses, boats and bike hire. Walk part of the lakeside path and you stay flexible. In high summer car parks can fill up, so it is best to arrive early. In winter, from mid-December to early March, the lake becomes what the region describes as Europe's largest natural ice rink, at around 6.5 km².

- **Nearest town:** Techendorf, Austria
- **Category:** Nature & parks
- **GPS:** 46.7150, 13.2940

## Good to know

**Best time to go:** The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May. Cold, short days in December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

**Getting there:**

- **Austria: Vignette needed for motorways.** Vehicles over 3.5 t need a GO-Box for distance-based tolls. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.

## Sources

- [Weissensee – Kärnten Werbung](https://www.kaernten.at/seen/weissensee/)
- [Naturpark Weissensee – Kärnten Werbung](https://www.kaernten.at/wandern/schutzgebiete/naturpark-weissensee/)

## Nearby

- [Fusine Lakes](https://camping-spirit.com/places/b1-laghi-fusine/) – 39 km
- [Soča](https://camping-spirit.com/places/soca/) – 46 km
- [Landskron Castle](https://camping-spirit.com/places/b4-burg-landskron/) – 46 km
- [Vršič](https://camping-spirit.com/places/vrsic/) – 46 km

## FAQs

### Where is Weissensee?

Weissensee is in Techendorf, Austria, at GPS 46.7150, 13.2940. It is about 24 km from Millstatt.

### Can you camp near Weissensee?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Knaller, about 0 km away; within 25 km there are 29 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

### What is there to see near Weissensee?

Places worth a stop nearby: Fusine Lakes (39 km), Soča (46 km), Landskron Castle (46 km) and Vršič (46 km).

### When is the best time to visit Weissensee?

The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)