Klopein on Lake Klopein

Klopein combines a special lake with promenades, art and small historical discoveries. Lake Klopein covers more than 110 hectares and reaches a maximum depth of 48 metres. Those looking for a holiday apartment in Klopein can therefore discover the character of the place according to their own interests: while swimming, spending time by the water, taking a cultural detour or walking along the lakeside promenade.

Lake Klopein as the centre of the trip

The lake has near-drinking-water quality and is suitable for swimming. At the same time, activities on the water remain deliberately limited: only rowing boats are permitted on Lake Klopein. This creates a clear framework for everyone who wants not only to view the lake from the shore, but also to actively experience its calm surface. The lake also has an original population of whitefish. Whitefish have never been introduced there.

A specific period is also important for anglers. The fishing season on Lake Klopein begins on 1 April every year and ends on 15 November. You can take these dates into account when planning your trip if fishing is one of your desired holiday experiences. The ÖWR Klopein is also responsible for swimmers and water sports enthusiasts. Its area of responsibility includes safety on the rivers and lakes of Lower Carinthia as well as in public swimming pools.

Promenade, views and art

Lake Klopein has Austria’s only continuous lakeside promenade. This provides trip planning with a clearly recognisable reference point for days when the lake and activities by the water are the focus. The Klopeiner-See-Blick promenade is also home to a new viewing platform on the northern lakeside promenade. It complements the lakeside experience with a special vantage point.

The Kunstmeile Klopeiner See, a permanent exhibition established in 2012, adds cultural highlights. It is a suitable complement to a day of swimming or an excursion combining nature and art. In Klopein itself, St James’ Church is located on the southern outskirts of the village. The small Gothic building has a roof turret and a wooden porch. Those interested in regional architectural styles and sacred sites can include this historical feature in their exploration of the area. The lake’s name directly refers to the village of Klopein, which lies further north.

Which accommodation suits your travel plans?

When looking for accommodation in Klopein, it is worth first considering which experiences are most important to you. If swimming, rowing boats and the lakeside promenade are to shape your holiday, the waterside setting will be the focus of your selection. If you are also interested in art, architecture or fishing, you can incorporate these dates and destinations into your personal trip planning. A holiday apartment or holiday home is the right type of accommodation to look for if you want to organise your stay independently around these interests. Specific amenities, prices and availability depend on the individual offers.

Other places for comparison

If you would like to compare Klopein with other places in the surrounding area, here is a compact overview: Sankt Kanzian am Klopeiner See, Sankt Primus, Neuhaus, Ruden, Gallizien, Völkermarkt, Eberndorf and Gösselsdorf.

To the higher-level travel overview: Völkermarkt.