Lake Ossiach, Alpine lake in Carinthia, Austria
Lake Ossiach is an alpine lake in Carinthia that stretches between Villach and Feldkirchen, surrounded by the Nock Mountains. The water reaches depths exceeding 50 meters and covers more than 10 square kilometers.
Ossiach Abbey was founded around 1000 and was the first Benedictine monastery in the Duchy of Carinthia. The monastery shaped the region for centuries and remains a landmark by the lake today.
The Carinthischer Sommer music festival brings classical performances to Ossiach Abbey during summer months, drawing visitors to this lakeside location. Music events here connect the place to broader European cultural life.
The water reaches up to 28 degrees Celsius in summer and is suitable for swimming, sailing, and paddling. Visitors can walk around the lake or explore the water with various boats and water sports equipment.
The Bleistatt Moor on the eastern side undergoes natural restoration and has become a special habitat for rare plants and animals. This wetland shows how nature can renew itself when conditions allow.
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