Lake Klopein Lake
Warm alpine bathing lake in Carinthia, Austria
Lake Klopein (Klopeiner See) in Carinthia offers warm summer waters, family beaches, boat rentals and lakeside guesthouses; swimmers and day-trippers come for bathing and shoreline cycling.
Lake Klopein at a Glance#
About Lake Klopein#
Lake Klopein (Klopeiner See) is a lake in Carinthia, southern Austria, set within a small group of lakes and resort communities. It is well known regionally for recreational bathing, boating and summer tourism.
The lake’s relatively warm summer water temperatures and developed shoreline amenities attract swimmers and families, and there are campsites, hotels and promenades around parts of the shore. The lake is integrated into local tourism circuits in Carinthia.
Klopeiner See occupies a basin formed by glacial activity and is surrounded by modest hills and rural settlement. The lake’s seasonal recreational use is its primary contemporary function.
Geographically the lake sits in the state of Carinthia, with the municipality of Sankt Kanzian am Klopeiner See and other small towns on or near its shores and road connections to larger regional centers.
- Warm bathing lake: Known locally as a warm, popular bathing lake with developed shoreline facilities and resorts around the water.
How to Get to Lake Klopein#
Lake Klopein is near the town of Völkermarkt in Carinthia. By car take the A2 and local roads toward Völkermarkt and then follow signage to Lake Klopein. Regional buses connect Völkermarkt with surrounding towns.
Tips for Visiting Lake Klopein#
- Arrive before 10am for quieter shore paths and calm waters for photography.
- Try local trout dishes at lakeside restaurants - the region values its freshwater cuisine.
- There are paid boat moorings; if planning to rent a boat, book in advance during July-August.
Best Time to Visit Lake Klopein#
Visit in summer for swimming, boating and lakeside social life; spring and autumn for quieter walks.
Weather & Climate near Lake Klopein#
Lake Klopein's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -7°C to 25°C. Abundant rainfall (1071 mm/year), wettest in July.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -7° - 1° | -3° | 42 mm | overcast | 91% | 1.1 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.9h |
| February | Poor | -6° - 4° | -1° | 45 mm | overcast | 88% | 1.3 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.2h |
| March | Acceptable | -2° - 10° | 3° | 65 mm | partly cloudy | 83% | 1.7 m/s | 0.5 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Acceptable | 3° - 14° | 7° | 82 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 1.9 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 13.4h |
| May | Good | 7° - 20° | 14° | 88 mm | overcast | 76% | 1.8 m/s | 1.3 high | 14.8h |
| June | Very Good | 11° - 23° | 17° | 129 mm | partly cloudy | 74% | 1.7 m/s | 1.6 very high | 15.6h |
| July | Very Good | 12° - 25° | 19° | 131 mm | partly cloudy | 71% | 1.5 m/s | 1.6 very high | 15.2h |
| August | Very Good | 12° - 24° | 18° | 112 mm | partly cloudy | 72% | 1.4 m/s | 1.4 high | 14.0h |
| September | Good | 8° - 20° | 14° | 104 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 1.2 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 12.4h |
| October | Acceptable | 4° - 14° | 9° | 106 mm | partly cloudy | 85% | 1.2 m/s | 0.4 low | 10.7h |
| November | Poor | -1° - 6° | 3° | 102 mm | overcast | 89% | 1.2 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.3h |
| December | Poor | -5° - 1° | -2° | 65 mm | overcast | 90% | 1.0 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.5h |
