Faaker See

Faaker See is the local name for Lake Faak, one of the most beautiful of the Alpine lakes in Austria. Situated in the stunning state of Carinthia, Faaker See is s sight of great beauty, and one that should make up part of the itinerary of any trip to the region. Indeed, many who visit the region choose to stay in a Faaker See apartment on the shores of the lake, and many of the towns and villages around the perimeter offer such facilities. For a more ordered form of accommodation you can also choose from many a Faaker See hotel, ranging from the luxurious to the more reasonable family hotel.

Faaker See is famed for particularly clear blue water and is very popular with bathers and boaters, and is also a well regarded fishing lake. The lake is named after the pretty village of Faak which is on the south west shore, and is typical of the pretty Alpine villages that can be found in the area. With plenty of diversity in landscape and local wildlife, plus historic villages and buildings to explore, no trip to Carinthia should ignore the truly delightful Faaker See and its surrounding regions.