Silbersee (Carinthia)
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Location | Carinthia |
Coordinates | 46°36′33″N 13°54′23″E / 46.60917°N 13.90639°E |
Basin countries | Austria |
Surface area | 8.4 ha (21 acres) |
Max. depth | 7 m (23 ft) |
Surface elevation | 492 m (1,614 ft) |
Settlements | Sankt Ulrich |
Silbersee is a small lake in the Austrian state of Carinthia.
Geography[edit]
It is located near the village of Sankt Ulrich east of the Villach city centre, close to the Drava River. Its surface covers an area of 8.4 ha, its maximum depth is 7 m.
The artificial lake arose in the early 1970s during the construction of the nearby Süd Autobahn. Owned by the Villach city administration, it is today part of a publicly accessible recreation area and a popular destination for bathers as well as for ice-skaters in winter. In 1991 the lake was the site of the world water skiing championship.
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