canal in Klagenfurt

Lendkanal

The Lendkanal is a 4-kilometer artificial canal dug in 1527 to connect Klagenfurt to the Woerthersee for trade and timber transport. Today it is tree-lined on both sides and functions as Klagenfurt's main outdoor promenade, with cafes, walking paths, and the small boats of rental operations dotting the water.

A tree-lined 4 km canal dug in 1527 to connect Klagenfurt to the Woerthersee for trade. Today it is the city’s main walking and cycling promenade, with cafes along the banks. Walking the full length to the Woerthersee takes about 30 minutes and arrives at the lake beach areas. Free and always accessible from the edge of the Klagenfurt Altstadt.

Type
canal
Destination
Klagenfurt
Cost
Free to visit
Founded
1527
Era
Renaissance
Address
Lendkanal, 9020 Klagenfurt, 9020 Klagenfurt
Coordinates
46.6199, 14.2751
Official website
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