Wienerwaldsee

The Wienerwaldsee, located 20 km west of Vienna, is a reservoir and the largest still body of water in the Vienna Woods. It lies between the municipalities of Purkersdorf, Tullnerbach and Pressbaum. The lake, which is fed by the Vienna River and the Wolfsgrabenbach stream, was used as a water reservoir until recently. The area is a water protection zone, where swimming is prohibited in summer, as is ice skating in winter. Accordingly, the Wienerwaldsee has established itself as a habitat for a wide variety of flora and fauna. There are well-marked and well-maintained paths around the lake, which are popular with recreational athletes and walkers.