Millstätter See, Alpine lake in Carinthia, Austria
The narrow lake extends 12 kilometers from east to west, reaching depths of 142 meters within the Gurktal Alps mountain range.
The water body formed 20,000 years ago when a section of the Drava glacier melted, creating a deep trench in the landscape.
The name derives from Millstatt Abbey, established in 1070, which turned the northern shore into a cultural center of Upper Carinthia.
Five free access points and twelve designated lidos allow visitors to enjoy water temperatures that reach 25 degrees Celsius during summer months.
The lake contains 1,200 million cubic meters of water, making it the most water-rich body in Carinthia despite being second in surface area.
Location: Carinthia
Elevation above the sea: 588 m
GPS coordinates: 46.79500,13.57972
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:31
Austria contains numerous natural sites and historical places away from main routes. From ice caves in Werfen to medieval castles in Carinthia, from alpine lakes to historical railways in Waldviertel. These locations show the cultural heritage and geographical diversity of the country.
Millstatt Abbey
1.4 km
Schloss Heroldeck
635 m
Stiftsmuseum Millstatt
1.2 km
Kalvarienberg Kapelle Millstatt
1.3 km
Hohes Kreuz
763 m
Friedhof Millstatt alt
1.2 km
Villa Verdin
820 m
Schloßvilla Kantor
822 m
Rathaus Millstatt
1.3 km
Villa Streinz, Millstatt
988 m
Villa Silbernagl, Millstatt
1.3 km
Pfarrkirche St. Salvator und Allerheiligen Millstatt
1.2 km
Villa Soravia
1 km
Hotel Lindenhof, Hochmeisterschloss, Stift Millstatt
1.2 km
Spring tower, Millstatt
1.3 km
Haus Aribo
1.4 km
Villa Mimi
930 m
Villa North
1.7 km
Villa Luisenheim, Millstatt
1 km
Steingewölbebrücke
1.3 km
Marktbrunnen Millstatt
1.3 km
Villa Anna, Millstatt
1.3 km
Ehem. Benediktinerstift Millstatt, Stiftsmauer, Reste von Vorgängerbauten
1.2 km
Ringwall Hochgosch
1.9 km
Riegenbachbrücke und Bildstock hl. Johannes Nepomuk
1.2 km
Kreuzweg
1.3 km
Pfarrhof Millstatt
1.3 km
Einsiedlerhaus Millstatt
1.3 kmReviews
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