Lake Klopeiner See in figures

Lake Klopeiner See covers more than 110 hectares and reaches a maximum depth of 48 metres. The two measurements describe different aspects of the lake: its area indicates its extent, while its depth marks its deepest point. Together, they provide two different measures of the lake.

The water is of almost drinking-water quality. This is attributed to the ring sewer system and deep-water discharge. Water quality is therefore closely linked to how the lake’s water is managed.

Swimming, rowing and fishing

Lake Klopeiner See is suitable for swimming, although local bathing conditions remain the deciding factor. Only rowing boats are permitted on the lake. If you are planning a boat trip, you can take this restriction into account from the outset when choosing your activities. This means swimming and rowing are available as different water activities, while the permitted type of boat is clearly specified.

The fishing season at Lake Klopeiner See begins every year on 1 April and ends on 15 November. If fishing is the main focus of your stay, you can plan your travel dates around this recurring period.

Discover the promenade and culture

Lake Klopeiner See has Austria’s only continuous lakeside promenade. It offers a different perspective from a trip in a rowing boat: the promenade provides a view from the shore, while the boating rule determines which use of the water is permitted. If you are weighing up these two ways of experiencing the lake, you can consider them as different focal points.

The Klopeiner See Art Trail is a permanent exhibition established in 2012. If you do not want to focus your stay solely on water activities, you can also include this permanent cultural attraction in your travel plans.

St James’s Church in Klopein is a small Gothic building on the southern edge of the village. Its features include a roof turret and a wooden porch. These terms describe different parts of the building: Gothic identifies the architectural style, the roof turret is a structure on the roof, and the porch is a wooden area at the front. The style, roof and porch thus provide specific points of reference for understanding the church’s architecture.

Klopein and choosing accommodation

Lake Klopeiner See was named after the village of Klopein, which lies further north. The name clearly distinguishes the lake from the village: the lake was named after Klopein. You can therefore treat them as separate geographical names.

When looking for a holiday apartment in Klopein, you can treat your travel interests and dates as two separate decisions. First decide whether the lake, the promenade or cultural attractions matter to you. If fishing is your main focus, plan your dates around the recurring annual season.

Discover more destinations: Gösselsdorf, Sankt Primus, Trögern, Feistritz Ob Bleiburg, Unterburg Am Klopeiner See, Wölfnitz, Miklauzhof, Weißeneggerberg.

Go to the overview of the wider area: Völkermarkt.