Lake Turner

#98 among destinations in Austria

Nature, Natural attraction, Lake, Top attraction

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Turner Lake in Austria is a picturesque place that captivates with its tranquility and natural beauty. Surrounded by mountains and green forests, it is an ideal starting point for fans of hiking and cycling.

The lake, situated in the heart of the Austrian Alps, is accessible to tourists throughout the year. In the summer, it attracts swimming enthusiasts and water sports fans such as sailing and kayaking, while in winter, when its surface freezes over, it becomes a paradise for ice skating enthusiasts and ice fishing.

Around the lake, there is a network of well-marked hiking trails that allow you to discover the surrounding natural beauty. Particularly popular are the paths leading to mountain peaks, from where you can enjoy a breathtaking view of the lake and the surrounding valleys.

Turner Lake is also a frequent destination for family excursions, thanks to its gentle shores and accessible picnic spots. Nearby, there are also charming Alpine villages where you can taste local specialties and get to know the culture of the region.

Local name: Turnersee Area: 108.73 acres (0.1699 mi²)Maximum depth: 43 ftElevation: 1562 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 46°35'3"N, 14°34'33"E

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CarinthiaAustria

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Lake Turner – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Lake Klopein, Walderlebniswelt, Gösselsdorfer See, Sonnegger See.

1.4 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Lake Klopein, Sankt Kanzian am Klopeiner See
37 min walk • Lake Klopein is a lake near the town of Völkermarkt located within the municipality of Sankt Kanzian in Carinthia, Austria. Lake Klopein is the remaining lake of previously larger lake area, which has spanned over today's Kühnsdorf area.
1.8 miN
46°36'38"N • 14°34'30"E
Walderlebniswelt, Sankt Kanzian am Klopeiner See
47 min walk • Theme park, Playground, Amusement park
2.4 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Gösselsdorfer See
62 min walk • Gösselsdorfer See is a lake of Carinthia, Austria. The largely silted up lake is located between the municipalities of Eberndorf and Sittersdorf. It is characterised by extensive reed banks and adjacent wetlands. The waters are part of a larger protected landscape area.
3.2 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Sonnegger See
83 min walk • Sonnegger See, also known as Lake Sonnegger, is an artificial lake, near Juntal in Austria. It rests in the municipality of Sittersdorf, in Carinthia. The lake was created in 1966, and is enclosed on the East and West sides by a dam. It was not designed for fishing; instead it is much better for swimming.
1.6 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Kleinsee, Sankt Kanzian am Klopeiner See
42 min walk • The Kleinsee is a lake in the municipality of Sankt Kanzian in Carinthia, Austria. The maximum depth of the Kleinsee is 15 meters, while its average depth is 10 meters. The larger Lake Klopein lies a little way east, separated by the village of Seelach.
3.1 miE
Monastery, Baroque architecture
Eberndorf Abbey, Eberndorf
81 min walk • The former Augustinian "choral" Abbey of Eberndorf is located in a small bilingual market town half an hour to the east of Klagenfurt in Carinthia. Following several changes in ownership it has since 1809 been part of the endowment of Saint Paul's Abbey, Lavanttal nearby. It currently houses Eberndorf's council office and kindergarten.
0.7 miW
Park, Outdoor activities, Zoo
Vogelpark Turnersee
18 min walk • Vogelpark Turnersee is a large bird park near Turnersee in Sankt Kanzian am Klopeiner See, Carinthia, Austria.
7.6 miSE
Specialty museum, Museum
Muzej Peršman/Peršman-Museum, Bad Eisenkappel
194 min walk • Peršmanhof, located in Bad Eisenkappel, was a partisan base during World War II. On April 25, 1945, parts of a special unit of the I Battalion of the SS Police Regiment 13 perpetrated a massacre of eleven civilians.
4.2 miN
Forts and castles
Burg Neudenstein
108 min walk • Burg Neudenstein is a castle in Carinthia, Austria. Burg Neudenstein is situated at a height of 439 m.
5.6 miN
46°39'32"N • 14°37'15"E
Eishalle Völkermarkt, Völkermarkt
143 min walk • Ice skating, Ice rink
5.6 miW
Forts and castles
Schloss Grafenstein, Grafenstein
143 min walk • Grafenstein Castle is a castle in the Carinthian municipality of Grafenstein. It is still owned by the Orsini-Rosenberg family, who built it.