Lake Lans

Lanser See
Lake Lans
Southern shore
Location near Lans, Tyrol
Coordinates 47°14′25″N 11°25′06″E / 47.24028°N 11.41833°E / 47.24028; 11.41833Coordinates: 47°14′25″N 11°25′06″E / 47.24028°N 11.41833°E / 47.24028; 11.41833
Primary outflows Viller brook
Basin countries Austria
Surface area 0.035 km2 (0.014 sq mi)
Average depth 3 m (9.8 ft)
Max. depth 12 m (39 ft)
Water volume 262,500 m3 (9,270,000 cu ft)
Surface elevation 980 m (3,220 ft)
Settlements Igls, Lans

The Lake Lans or Lanser See is a lake for bathing near Lans located on the southern highlands above Innsbruck, Austria. The lake can be reached by Streetcar Line 6 from Innsbruck. The lake is popular due to its green environment. It is used for ice-skating during the winter. The lake belongs to the city area of Innsbruck.

Thanks to its fen water the Lanser See has generally excellent water quality, although it is affected in summer due to its recreational use.


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