Wienerwaldsee

#123 among destinations in Austria

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Nestled in the heart of the Vienna Woods (Wienerwald) in Austria, the Wienerwaldsee is a tranquil lake that offers a serene escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. Surrounded by lush forest, the lake serves as a popular recreational spot for both locals and tourists alike.

The Wienerwaldsee was artificially created in the 1960s as part of a water supply project for the region. It has since become an integral part of the local ecosystem and a cherished area for outdoor activities. The lake spans an area that allows for a variety of leisure pursuits such as hiking, jogging, cycling, and during the warmer months, picnicking by its banks.

The lake's clear waters reflect the dense woodlands, making it a picturesque location for photography enthusiasts. Birdwatchers also frequent the Wienerwaldsee, as it is home to a diverse array of bird species. Although swimming is not permitted, the lake's peaceful environment makes it an ideal spot for relaxation and contemplation.

Accessibility to the Wienerwaldsee is facilitated by well-maintained paths and signage, ensuring that visitors can easily navigate the area. The lake also features a dam on one end, which is an impressive feat of engineering that visitors can admire.

Alternative names: Area: 79.07 acres (0.1236 mi²)Length: 4593 ftWidth: 2625 ftElevation: 945 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 48°11'0"N, 16°7'16"E

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Lower AustriaAustria

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Wienerwaldsee – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Kartause Mauerbach, Lainzer Tiergarten, Kammersteinerhütte, Purkersdorf.

5.1 miNE
Monastery, Historical place
Kartause Mauerbach, Vienna
130 min walk • Mauerbach Charterhouse, in Mauerbach on the outskirts of Vienna, Austria, is a former Carthusian monastery, or charterhouse. Founded in 1314 and rebuilt in the 17th and 18th centuries, the Baroque monastic complex is one of the most important structures of its kind in Austria.
4 miE
Museum, Museum district
Lainzer Tiergarten, Wolfsgraben
102 min walk • The Lainzer Tiergarten is a 24.50 km² wildlife preserve in the southwest corner of Vienna, Austria, 80% of it being covered in woodland. It dates back to 1561, when Ferdinand I created it as a fenced-in hunting ground for his family to use. Since 1919, it has been open to the public.
6.7 miSE
48°7'0"N • 16°13'41"E
Kammersteinerhütte, Perchtoldsdorf
172 min walk • Hiking, Alpine hut
3.1 miNE
Area
Purkersdorf, Vienna
79 min walk • Purkersdorf is a municipality in the district of Sankt Pölten-Land District, in the Austrian state of Lower Austria. The Sandstein-Wienerwald natural park, a part of the Vienna Woods, is situated on its territory.
3.8 miNE
Art Nouveau architecture
Sanatorium Purkersdorf, Vienna
97 min walk • The Sanatorium Purkersdorf was built as a sanatorium in Purkersdorf, Wien-Umgebung, Lower Austria. It was built in 1904-05 by the architect Josef Hoffmann for the industrialist Victor Zuckerkandl and is an example of the style of the Viennese Secession in architecture.
4.8 miNE
Town, Area
Mauerbach, Vienna
123 min walk • Mauerbach is a town on the western boundary of Vienna, Austria.
4.9 miNW
Forts and castles
Burgruine Ried
127 min walk • The Ried castle ruin is the ruin of a spur castle on the local mountain of Ried am Riederberg in the Vienna Woods, which, according to the current state of research, probably originated around 1200.
2.1 miW
48°10'43"N • 16°4'36"E
Heimatmuseum Pressbaum, Pressbaum
53 min walk • Museum
2.1 miW
Memorial
Denkmal Kaiser Joseph II, Pressbaum
53 min walk • The list of listed objects in Pressbaum contains the 18 listed immovable objects in the Lower Austrian municipality of Pressbaum.
4.3 miSE
Town
Breitenfurt bei Wien
109 min walk • Breitenfurt bei Wien is a town in the district of Mödling in the Austrian state of Lower Austria.
4 miE
Tunnel
Wienerwald Tunnel, Wolfsgraben
102 min walk • The Wienerwald Tunnel is a 13.35-kilometre-long railway tunnel near Vienna, passing underneath the northern part of Wienerwald between Gablitz and Mauerbach. It is part of a new 250 kilometres per hour section between Vienna and St. Pölten which is part of the Western Railway.